Our Board of Trustees

  • Trustee

    Manju Kochhar brings over three decades of experience in the apparel export industry. After earning her Bachelor’s degrees in Commerce and Law from Bombay University, she built a successful career in international sourcing. In 1993, she founded her own buying agency in New Delhi, providing end-to-end sourcing solutions for a range of brands across Europe and the United States. She also contributes her expertise as an Advisory Board member at the Pearl Academy of Fashion.

    In 2005, Manju joined the Board of Trustees at PRASAD Chikitsa, bringing her leadership, strategic insight, and commitment to social impact to the organization’s mission.

  • Trustee

    Monimita Sarkar is a qualified lawyer with extensive experience in the conference and events industry. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in English (Honors) and a Bachelor of Laws from Calcutta University. In 1994, she joined KW Conferences shortly after its inception and played a key role in shaping its growth over the next 23 years.

    Monimita is a Founding Member of the World Professional Conference Organisers (PCO) Alliance and has significantly contributed to the development of the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector in India. She has served on the Governing Board of the India Convention Promotion Bureau and chaired the India Committee of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) from 2007 to mid-2012.

    She has been a Trustee of PRASAD Chikitsa since 2005, bringing strategic vision and deep organizational experience to the board.

  • Trustee

    Falguni Padode is the co-founder of ASAPP Info Global Group, a Mumbai-based media company specializing in information and intelligence for the construction, engineering, and infrastructure sectors. Through her leadership, ASAPP has become a key player in delivering industry-specific news, analysis, and business insights.

    In addition to her professional work, Falguni is an active member of the Women’s Wing of FICCI FLO (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry), where she supports initiatives focused on women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship.

    She brings her business acumen and passion for social development to her role as a Trustee of PRASAD Chikitsa.

Management

  • Operations Manager

    Milind Nargund is a civil engineer by training with over two decades of experience in the construction industry. After completing his degree in 1989, he worked on numerous infrastructure projects in Mumbai and abroad, eventually establishing his own contracting firm. He later held senior leadership roles with Omkar Builders and BBJ Worldwide, contributing to high-rise developments across the region.

    In 2009, Milind chose to pivot toward social impact work, initially volunteering with PRASAD Chikitsa. Moved by its mission, he joined the organization full-time in 2010 as Operations Manager. Since then, he has played a key role in managing day-to-day operations and donor communications, helping to expand the reach and effectiveness of PRASAD Chikitsa's programs.