Our Team

Mr. Ganesh Pandey

As a Law student after his graduation, Mr. Ganesh Pandey had been involved with the student movement. Later, he got deeply involved with the working class movement both with the organised and unorganised sectors. Resigning from a steady government job, he founded Shramik Bharti in 1987 at the age of forty-two. An effective orator and strategist, his untiring efforts have made Shramik Bharti a credible resource and training centre for grassroots civil society organisations across India.

Ms. Usha Varkey

Ms. Usha Varkey, a teacher by profession, specialises in organising communities and working with women and children. She has travelled extensively within India and abroad, including the Beijing Conference in China in 1995, bringing ideas and inspiration that continue to enrich the organisation.

Dr. Abhinav Rajverma

PhD – IIT Kharagpur | MBA – IIT Bombay

Assistant Professor of Finance at the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA). Specialises in Corporate Finance, Financial Markets, and Family Businesses with over nine years of industry and academic experience. Currently associated with the PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (PM-FME).

Dr. Jayant Upadhyay

PhD – IIT Kanpur

Distinguished career in community health, focusing on reproductive and child health and nutrition. Started with Shramik Bharti as Programme Officer – Health and later worked with South Solidarity, Prerna Population Resource Centre and Care India. Published in multiple national and international journals.

Prof A.K. Sharma

IIT Kanpur – Dept. of Humanities & Social Sciences

Senior academician with specialisation in social demography and social statistics. Published 104 papers in national and international journals, presented over 75 papers at conferences, and authored six books. Recipient of many distinguished academic awards.

Ms. Achla Savyasaachi

Company Secretary | Microfinance Expert

Senior consultant at the Microfinance Institutions Network. Previously worked with Sa-Dhan for 13 years. Extensive experience in financial inclusion in urban and rural India, promoting people-based institutions including Self Help Groups and their federations.