Board Of Trustees

Sankar Halder is leading the Partnership and Integrated Development wing of Mukti.

Sankar is the founder of MUKTI and is originally from the Sundarban area. In his professional life, he is an IT Consultant and working for an Indian MNC. He currently stays in Kolkata with his wife and two lovely daughters. He graduated from the prestigious Jadavpur University. He grew up in a very poor family and witnessed the hardship of the people of Sundarban. His social service started with the great inspiration of one of his relatives cum mentors during his initial days. He believes that every problem has a solution and we as human can improve our situation to a great extent with honest effort. Founder Desk | Publications by Sankar

Biswanath Mandal is currently looking after Mukti Community Development Fund Project.

He was born and brought up in Sundarban. He is a retired development officer.

Mr. Soumitra Bose is looking after the finance and compliance of the organization.

A Chartered and Management Accountant, ex Finance Director/ CFO with various international MNCs, Soumitra has been working in the social sector for over 10 years. He is currently engaged as an independent Director with an Indian company and Treasurer/ Trustee  with an UK based cancer charity. Soumitra has been associated with Mukti for over 5 years and currently oversees  the Finance & Compliance functions.

Sohini Mehta is leading the Right and Academia programs of Mukti.

Associated with Mukti from its early days, having sponsored many students as part of the Talented Students Sponsorship (TSS) program. Sohini is an IT professional based in Bangalore and part of the senior leadership team at Wipro. In her career, she has been associated with various women empowerment and mentorship programs and has also been on committees for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at work. Sohini strongly believes that a society can progress only by creating equal opportunities for women in education, livelihood, health, and financial decision-making. Publications by Sohini

Ranitendranath Tagore is responsible for the news, publication, and annual report of the organization.

Ranitendranath Tagore has been associated with Mukti since around 2004. He finds himself humbled by the touching and often heroic stories of the beneficiaries, volunteers, and workers of Mukti. He is currently an R&D professional in the bio-pharmaceutical industry. In pursuit of his passion, he teaches and performs Indian vocal music at various venues. Publications by Ranitendranath

Satyajit Roy is looking after the Education, Agriculture, and IT aspects of the organization.

Satyajit is one of the founder members of MUKTI. His association with the organization is more than a decade now. In his professional life, he is an IT Consultant at an Indian MNC. He believes that we should leverage our own area of expertise to help society and he proved that by implementing a strong strategic IT focus within MUKTI. He has served many important roles within the MUKTI organization. His native is Sundarban and passionate about investing his time and intellect for the integrated development of our society. In his personal life, he is also the proud father of two lovely kids and loves to spend quality time with his wife and kids. Publications by Satyajit

Timir Baran Bhattacharjee is looking after the audit and accounts of the organization.

He is currently a retired person after serving various positions in various prestigious multinational companies over more than 40 years. He completed his Bachelor of Engineering from Jadavpur University. During his professional life, he mainly worked in Pharmaceutical and Marine engineering companies. In his last job, he retires as Deputy General Manager of a MNC. After his retirement, he wanted to invest quality time in society and thereby was very much convinced by the philosophy, thoughts and way of work of Mukti. He is now an active volunteer cum board member of Mukti and serving in a very important position.

Dipan Banerjee is looking after the board affairs of Mukti.

Mr. Dipan Banerjee did his schooling from prestigious Hindu School. He completed B.E in Civil Engineering from B.E.College, Shibpore (currently IIEST) and then M.E from Jadavpur University in Structural Engineering. He is working for TCS since last 20 years. He had travelled to USA, UK, Mexico for work. Keen to save the environment. He is associated with Mukti since last 3 years. Initially he was associated with Mukti Green Project and now leading the Mukti Study Portal and Android App Development project.

Madhusudan Bairagi is looking after the Kishlaya School program of Mukti.

Madhusudan Bairagi was born and brought up in Purba Sridharpur village under block Mathurapur II & P.S Raidighi in South 24 Pgs. He worked at the Central Bank of India and retired in 2020. He has always been keen on helping needy individuals in completing their studies. He was a key member of MUKTI and held an office bearer position from its inception until 2010.

Monalisa Maity is currently the Head Mistress of Tarasundari Balika Vidya Bhavan, Howrah. Monalisa Maity, a music enthusiast, has been associated with Mukti for the past five years. Inspired by the organization’s impactful work during Cyclone Yaas, she has then joined the organization as a volunteer.

She is an experienced educator with a rich background in Physics teaching and school leadership. With a Ph.D. in High Energy Particle Physics and a Bachelor of Education degree, she’s devoted to sparking her students’ passion for Physics and nurturing critical thinking. As a Principal, she contributes to overall institutional development, creating an optimal learning environment. Her commitment extends beyond academics; she shapes well-rounded individuals and empowers them for the future. Currently involved with Mukti, an NGO focusing on socio-economic development in remote West Bengal villages, she enjoys singing, reading, doodling, and family time outside work

Subodh Biswas was the Global Head of Sales and Solutions for TCS’s Education Business Unit. With over 35 years of experience as a senior professional, he has spent more than 33 years in IT and consulting, demonstrating expertise in P&L ownership, business development, Centre of Excellence (CoE) and practice building, global delivery management, presales, and solutions. He possesses strong subject matter expertise in the education, publishing, media, and information services sectors, as well as in government and finance. Throughout his career, he has led multiple large-scale IT transformation projects across India, the UK, and the USA. 

After retiring from TCS in 2023, he now leads the education vertical at Mukti, focusing on initiatives such as Mukti Support School, Talented Student Support, and Mukti Academy programs.

Subodh holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from IIT Bombay and a PGDM from IIM Calcutta. 

A passionate football enthusiast, he is a well-known figure in the Indian corporate football championship circuit and travels the globe to witness football world cup.

Currently in the role of Center Head of Fujisoft Vara which is in Projects and Trainings in the area of IoT, 3D, Data Science Cybersecurity. Prior to this Mr Chatterjee was Senior Vice President, Chancellors Office of Adamas University managing activities other than in Academics. Coming from Corporate World, Mr Chatterjee was CeO and whole time Director of Webel Technology Limited (WTL), WTL being the nodal agency for implementing IT and IteS services for the state Govt. Prior to this Mr Chatterjee was Energy & Utilities Sector lead for Capgemini India for 9 years and member of Global Utility sector council of Capgemini being responsible for driving sector initiatives at India, Middle East and in APAC region. He was also the head of Kolkata Delivery center of Capgemini. Mr Chatterjee had started his career as a Graduate trainee with TCS and continued for 22 years. He was the overall P&L owner and Global Head of Utilities and Delivery Center Head with Tata

Consultancy Services. Mr Chatterjee has led large transformation programs both in India and at overseas. He had been the Business Relationship Manager of TCS for an account in the USA and have led other successful engagements in UK, Switzerland, Australia and in other countries.

Educational Qualification:

B Tech in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur (1985)

M Tech in Instrumentation Engg from IIT Kharagpur (1987)

Sujit Paul is an IT professional having experience of working more than 34 years in an Indian MNC. He is associated with Mukti since 2024 and leading Special Education initiatives. On personal front , he likes to spend time with family, loves music and try to keep himself fit. He strongly believes in Plurality and in Equal Opportunity for All irrespective of gender, race , religion and casts. He likes to work towards empowering people with less privilege.

Chandrima Chakraborty is an Associate Professor of Economics at Midnapore College (Autonomous). She completed her schooling at South Point High School in Kolkata and pursued her higher education at Jadavpur University, where she earned a graduation degree in Economics (H), followed by an M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Economics. Chandrima began her teaching career at Central School Haldia in 1995-96 and later joined St. Xavier’s School Haldia, where she taught from 1996 to 2001. With a strong academic background and extensive teaching experience, she continues to contribute to the field of economics education.

Dr. Mondal is the current professor in Mechanical Engineering department of Jadavpur University. He has lot of contribution in the field of engineering education. He loves to serve the society in spite of his very busy schedule. He is being associated with Mukti for last more than 5 years. He do regularly visit different fields where Mukti’s work going on and inspire and motivate the volunteers and the beneficiaries.

Chandrachur Chatterjee is leading the Environment initiative of Mukti. Chandrachur is associated with Mukti for past 10 months focusing on developing framework and showcasing Mukti’s capability towards Carbon / Green Credit generation through Mangrove Reforestation, Organic Farming and Sustainable Housing project undertaken by Mukti.
As an IT professional Chandrachur performed multiple leadership roles for past 34 years across the globe. Inspired by Mukti’s people and sustainability focused philosophy, achievements and leadership vision Chandrachur joined Mukti and hope to make meaningful contribution. In his personal life, Chandrachur is very much an outdoor person, loves adventure road trips and baking/cooking.

Dr. Souvik Lal Chakraborty, a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist, currently works as an Evaluation Coordinator at Whittlesea Community Connections, a place-based NGO in Melbourne. In his role, Souvik focuses on enhancing evaluation and learning strategies through qualitative methods, storytelling, and trauma-informed practices.

With a strong background in project management, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), Souvik excels at designing and implementing various systems to deliver high-quality results and reports. This expertise enables him to improve program implementation by designing, updating, and overseeing MEL plans, developing custom monitoring tools, conducting periodic data review sessions to inform program learning and adaptation, and performing data quality assessments to ensure the validity and reliability of data.

Souvik has over 10 years of experience in the tertiary education sector, having worked in India, Germany, and Australia. After completing his Ph.D. in 2022, he worked as a Lecturer of Development Studies at Monash University, where he also served as the interim Director of the Master of International Development Practice program. Souvik is closely associated with Mukti where he leads and manages Mukti’s activities within the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). In his leisure time, Souvik indulges in reading, cooking, and playing his harmonica. Additionally, he is an avid numismatist.

Mr. Anindya Sen is a retired banker working in different executive positions both in liabilities and assets segments. He is associated with Mukti for last 12 yrs as a volunteer and looks after few projects, where Mukti has been partnering with Govt/Pvt organizations

Supriya Bandyopadhyay is currently looking after the publications and communications related activities pertaining to operations of Mukti.
Supriya is an Electrical Engineer from Jadavpur University and has retired a couple of years back after serving a reputed Central Public Sector Undertaking for more than three decades holding responsible positions. His desire to contribute and give back to the society has brought him to Mukti about a year back when he was looking for ways to continue to serve the society in a collective manner rather than individually, attempted so far.
Mukti’s holistic and passionate approach to create changes in the society, specially in the rural sector and his interactions with some of the dedicated members of Mukti were instrumental in his getting involved with the organization.
Supriya loves creative writing, literature, music, sports. Father of a loving daughter, he loves spending time with his family and travelling expands his horizons.

Chandan Kumar Maiti, Headmaster of Krishnachandrapur High School.
In the heart of South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, Chandan Kumar Maiti, the dedicated Headmaster and Secretary of Krishnachandrapur High School, is making a name for himself as a champion of education and social welfare. Located in Mathurapur, the school has benefited greatly from Maiti’s tireless efforts to provide quality education and support to his students. Maiti’s commitment to his community extends far beyond the classroom. He has been instrumental in organizing training programs, such as the Nursing Assistants Training initiative, which has empowered local women with valuable skills and knowledge. As a respected figure in his community, Maiti continues to inspire and motivate those around him. His selfless dedication to the well-being and education of his students has earned him recognition as a true local hero.

Bani Maiti, the current president of Mukti USA chapter, has been associated with Mukti since 2020. He resides in California with his family. Bani is a technologist & entrepreneur. Bani completed his undergrad from Jadavpur University and graduated from Indian Statistical Institute. His passion is to enable and empower the needy, which drew him to Mukti. Besides being a spokesperson of Mukti activities to the US patrons, and sponsoring an Integrated Development project for his roots in Egra-Sahara (Purba Medinipur), Bani participates in other Mukti projects in various capacities.

Abir is an IT cum Telecom Portfolio and Account Service Delivery Executive with 24 years of experience in each of the six critical management areas within the realm of System Integration & Application Management Services – [a] Project/Program/Portfolio Management, [b]Transformation Management, [c] Pre-Sales Bid Solutions Management, [d] Operations Management, [e] Domain & Competence Management and [f] People Management. Abir has played a spectrum of leadership, specialist and organization administrative roles while executing Transformation, Engineering, Development, Maintenance & Support, Solution upgrade, Cloud Migration, and Digital Transformation engagements for global customers.

Dr. Kasturi Bakshi is leading the Health interventions of the organization.
Dr. Kasturi Bakshi is a senior medical practitioner. She is a founder member and Executive Secretary of KINSPARC (Kalyani Institute for Study, Planning and Action for Rural Change) aimed at conducting programs for research, training, and development to improve the quality of life. Publications by Kasturi

Uttam Mukherjee is responsible for the Board Governance and Environment wing of Mukti.
Uttam is one of the founder members of Mukti in Australia. He is a values driven person and hence his commitment to be part of Mukti for the last 14 years. He believes that he can make use of his professional expertise in the corporate sector, in India and Australia, for the benefit of the work Mukti is doing. His recent professional career in Australia has been in leadership roles within risk management, strategy and business continuity. As one passionate about the Arts, he has made films – short and feature; this skill he has used in making films from time to time about Mukti. The continuous stream of positive stories of beneficiaries is a huge motivation for him to continue to be with Mukti.

Debabrata Halder is a dynamic individual with a rich academic and professional background. Holding a PGDM (MBA) from IIM Trichy and a Young India Fellow from Ashoka University, he complements his business acumen with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Jadavpur University. With a solid foundation in corporate environments, including a significant six-year stint at Cognizant, Debabrata made a deliberate shift to the social sector driven by a deep-seated commitment to making a positive impact on society. His journey reflects a fusion of strategic business insights and a genuine passion for societal well-being, showcasing a holistic approach to personal and professional development.

Monami Mitra, a graduate with a PG Diploma in Human Resource Management, brings with her a wealth of experience totaling 13 years in the Social Sector. She has played pivotal roles in various capacities, including serving as an Administrator for Education Projects at Calcutta Rescue. Monami has also contributed as a Center Manager in the CSR Skill Development Project of La Martinier SEOMP Society and worked as a Sub-Editor at Loka Kalyan Parishad. Her career began as a Teacher at Sitanath Sishu Shikha Mandir.”
In 2021, Monami brought her expertise and passion for social change to Mukti, where she assumed the role of HR & Admin. Since joining the organization, she has been instrumental in steering Mukti towards new heights of success.

With a total experience of 14 years, Paramita Panja is a seasoned Cost and Management Accountant. She has garnered over 11 years of expertise in the manufacturing and automobile sectors, excelling in the role of Manager-Accounts. Additionally, Paramita brings 3 years of valuable experience in the social sector as Lead Accountant. Her diverse skill set and strong foundation make her a valuable professional.

With a total experience of 30 years in education sector, Ananya is a passionate educationalist who brought in her diverse skill set, strong foundation and valuable expertise to Mukti from August 2024. She is a Post graduate with B.ED and TTC. A certified Teacher trainer by Commonwealth Education Trust (UK), Ananya started her career way back in 1994 as a teacher and continued to work in leading CBSE schools of Kolkata in different administrative capacities for 23 years. She led pre-primary and primary sections of DPS and also represented the institutions in the state and national level. She has been working in the development sector for last 7 years to provide holistic education to the underprivileged and represented organisations in various National and International conferences. Her all-time favourite thought is “one hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove… but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child.”

Srijita Sarkar, a dedicated team member of Mukti, holds a Master’s in Accounting with 10+ years of experience working in NGOs. She is passionately committed to the MSS program at Mukti. Her cross-functional expertise spans internal and external stakeholder management, strategic project planning, and resource coordination across multiple value chains. Srijita brings strong leadership, effective communication, and comprehensive project management skills, complemented by problem-solving, analytical acumen, budget mapping, and procurement planning abilities. Devoted to advancing Mukti’s mission, especially in uplifting talented students in Sundarban, she is determined to make a lasting socio-economic impact on both the students and society at large.

Ms Sonamon Bose, done Masters in Social work and a PG Diploma in psychological counseling and have been working in NGO as Program Manager since last ten years with a proven track record of driving successful initiatives and managing impactful programs. She possess a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of nonprofit operations, and have consistently demonstrated the ability to develop and implement strategic plans that align with the organization’s mission and goals. Project planning, management, execution, leadership, foresight for resource planning and management, communication are few of my skills which helps to excel in building and nurturing collaborative partnerships with stakeholders, including government agencies, community leaders, and donors.

Nandita is a program manager of the Rights and Awareness program of Mukti holding a Bachelor degree in Anthropology. It is her first job in the Development sector. She joined Mukti in 2021. She and her team are collectively working to facilitate the community members to actively engage in the development process through an inclusive participatory approach. Her contribution is helping to develop different rights-related perspectives among the members of the organization as well as the community people.

Ujjwal Maity, having completed a Master’s in Rural Studies & Community Development, is a competent and diligent professional with a decade of proven excellence. He has successfully led Livelihood and Government projects, providing guidance and mentorship to teams. His expertise includes Operations Management and extensive experience in working with NGOs in remote locations.

Pranay Patra is a development professional with over 5 years of experience in the development sector. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and has previously worked on environment and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) related projects, which has equipped him with a unique perspective on content creation.

Currently, Pranay works as a Content Developer at MUKTI, where he leverages his multifaceted background to craft compelling content that engages and informs audiences. His passion for wildlife and sustainability further influences his work, allowing him to connect deeply with the themes he writes about. Through his creative approach and keen understanding of development issues, Pranay plays a vital role in enhancing MUKTI’s online presence.
With his diverse experience, Pranay continues to contribute meaningful content that resonates with a wide range of stakeholders.

Saswati Mukherjee, Master in Psychotherapy and Counselling with a total experience of 32 years in Corporate & Social sector. Out of that she has worked 17 years as a HR & Admin in TATA group then she came into the Skills Development sector. Apart from that she is a Psychological counsellor and Life skill trainer and very passionate about that. Her main area of work is with the student group, especially adolescents.

Biplab Brahma as a professional expert and broaden his horizon in respective field and make a significant contribution through his knowledge , skills and personal commitment for professional satisfaction of organisation and individual excellence with team building and team work. Biplab Brahma completed his bachelor degree in commerce and involved with this social development sector from last 24 yrs. Biplab Brahma always try to vindicate his activation coupling up with tolerance , tenacity, good communication skills in every leaps and bound with confidence. He work as a program manager, senior program manager in various national and international organisations in west bengal and also outside west bengal too.

Dr. Amit Kumar Dey is an accomplished environmental scientist with a Ph.D. in Environmental Science, a Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Law & Policy, and an M.Sc in Conservation Biology. He is currently working as Program Manager – Environment at Mukti. His multidisciplinary expertise spans Ecotoxicology, Environmental Sustainability, Limnology, and Herpetology, reflecting a deep commitment to ecological research and conservation. Dr. Dey has contributed significantly to both academic and applied environmental science through his associations with renowned institutions such as GCELT Kolkata, BNHS VSZ Assam, UGC-DAE-CSR Kolkata, and The University of Burdwan. His work integrates scientific rigor with policy awareness, aiming to foster sustainable solutions for pressing environmental challenges which aligns with the organisation’s goals and his contribution will be aiding us in achieving assessment of Carbon Sequestration Potential, Carbon Credit and Net Zero.

Mousumi Gupta, a master’s in Clinical Psychology, is a distinguished professional with over 24 years of expertise in the social development sector. Passionately committed to Mukti’s CHILD project, she is dedicated to empowering urban slum communities by nurturing confident young adults equipped with the right mindset, skillset, and toolset to create a positive impact in their communities.

Mousumi has a proven track record in managing and implementing field interventions, overseeing financial and administrative operations, and excelling in human resources, stakeholder engagement, partnership management, and child protection. Her strong leadership and problem-solving skills enable her to inspire teams, forge strategic relationships, and deliver measurable outcomes.

Her core competency in child protection has been instrumental in embedding child safeguarding measures into program execution, ensuring safety and compliance at every level.

Susmita Bhattacharjee is a development professional with over 25 years of experience in project management, strategic planning, gender equality, SHG empowerment, livelihood promotion, and community development. She has worked with several renowned national and international organizations, including Egis India Pvt. Ltd, Mukti, Rajarhat Prasari, OFFER, La Martiniere SEOMP Society, Don Bosco Tech, HelpAge India, and Loka Kalyan Parishad.
Her extensive fieldwork across West Bengal and other states includes implementing gender-responsive programs, conducting GESI audits, leading humanitarian responses, and building the capacity of grassroots institutions. With a Master’s degree in Sociology from Calcutta University and certifications from reputed institutions like BIRD (Lucknow), NIRDPR (Hyderabad), AKSHARA, ISMW (Ahmedabad), and KILA (Kerala), Susmita brings strong technical knowledge alongside practical community engagement skills.
She excels in delivering sustainable, participatory solutions through effective stakeholder coordination, training, research, and documentation. Her contributions have consistently focused on marginalized populations, especially women and the elderly, emphasizing rights-based approaches and inclusive governance.
Professional Goal
Susmita is committed to continuing her work in the development sector by contributing to impactful projects with distinguished Indian or international NGOs. Her goal is to drive positive social change through inclusive, gender-sensitive programming and sustainable community-based solutions that address critical development challenges.

Anirban Banerjee is having more than 18 years of experience in diverse fields like IT, ITES, Customer Service, Logistics, Financial Service and Hiring/Recruitment. He has strong expertise in online as well as offline recruitment process, onboarding and new joinee management in some of the most reputed corporates for the last 6 years. With his passion for recruiting quality people and grooming them for future potential, he has a dynamic vision for serving the society through the Mission and Vision of Mukti. He was a part of one of the India’s top IT companies and worked with both domestic and international clients.