Managing Trustee →
Managing Trustee →
Treasurer →
Treasurer →
currently works as the Program Director at Parisar (www.parisar.org), working on issues related to sustainable urban development, with a focus on urban planning and transport. He graduated from IIT Kanpur with a Masters in Physics before going to Cornell University for further studies. He then worked as an IT consultant for 7 years before returning to India in pursuit of something more meaningful. Ranjit has experience working in different sectors, such as waste management and urban governance.
Secretary →
Secretary →
Manisha is currently the Brand Manager at AdLift, a digital marketing company. Before joining AdLift she ran Cornucopia for 7 years, a company that provided solutions for fabric waste and upcycling keepsake clothes. A graduate of the College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan, where she did her Master's in Social Work, she has worked in the development sector for over 17 years on issues related to the trafficking of minors and the rights of waste pickers. When she isn’t writing content, Manisha divides her time between her family and dreams of being part of a community farm with loads of animals!
Executive Director →
Executive Director →
has completed MA, M. Phil, PhD. His doctoral research is focusing on waste management policies and the politics of marginal groups in contemporary India. He is an academic and research scholar with a good grasp of computer skills and research tools like SPSS.
He has a very long, one-decade experience of working with Waste Pickers and teaching Political Science (part-time) at colleges in Pune since 2010. His ability to motivate students and Youths by using innovative teaching methods has earned him an excellent reputation as a teacher and Social Worker. He has published research papers in reputed Marathi journals like Samaj Prabodhan Patrika, Parivartnacha Vatsaru, Adhirajy, Vicharashalaka. Besides, he has good organizational and networking skills acquired through various assignments in the academic as well as NGO sectors over the last decade.
Outreach & Advocacy Coordinator →
Outreach & Advocacy Coordinator →
Maitreyee has completed her master’s degree in Political Science and Public administration from Savitribai Phule Pune university and currently pursuing her Phd in Political Science. She has experience of teaching in well-known colleges in pune. Now for last three years she is working as Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator in Manoday. She is fond of reading thus she runs a Book Club of Manoday also. Her keen interest in History and Archaeology always proves beneficent to engage youths in a different way helping them to open the doors for more Exposure.
Accountant →
Accountant →
Pravinkumar has vast experience of 15 years in field of Finance , accounting & Taxation. He serves as our dedicated accountant, ensuring transparency and accountability in all financial operations. Specializing in NGO accounting with experience of six years brings a deep understanding of non-profit finance, coupled with a commitment to ethical standards. Being an accountant, his passion for communication makes him popular in youths.
Psychologist →
Psychologist →
She has completed her post-graduation in clinical psychology also certified in psychometric testing and is trained in various aspects. Conducts training programs in developmental psychology, clinical personality assessment and Career guidance. she has contributed to various projects and working for the last 2 years as a clinical psychologist in Manoday De-Addiction organisation.
Psychologist →
Psychologist →
Psychologist →
Psychologist →
Sarika holds a Master’s degree in Computer Applications and began her professional journey in the corporate sector, working with an MNC for two years. Driven by a strong interest in mental health and human development, she pursued a Post Graduation in Clinical Psychology, along with certifications in Play Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). She is currently pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Disability Rehabilitation Management from SNDT University. From May 2025, she has been working as a councilor in the Manoday de-addiction Organisation. Her communication skills and keen interest in play therapy makes her favourite among adolescents of Manoday
Community Mobilizer →
Community Mobilizer →
Sandhya is working as a Mobilizer in Ramabai Ambedkar vasahat (Tadivala road) for last two years. Before joing Manoday she used to help her mother in law in running her own vegetable cart. She always opines that the skill of mobilizing comes from the communication skill she has learnt at her vegetable cart. She has also motivated herself for completing her pending education by balancing her family responsibilities along with Manoday’s work.
Community Mobilizer →
Community Mobilizer →
Kajal is a local resident of Patil Estate , working as a Mobilizer of Patil estate community since past two years and has set a good example for all those struggling women of communities. Currently she has completed her bachelor's degree in Commerce with full spirits balancing all house chores and Manoday's responsibility. She has inspired many young girls from community to learn higher education externally by making them understand the importance of Financial Freedom.
Coordinator →
Coordinator →
Sudarshan is working as Youth coordinator in Manoday from last two years. He is pursuing his bachlors degree from Yashwantrao Chavan Mukta Vidyapith. Also has completed his Computer skilling course and is teaching basic computer skills to youths of Manoday. His kneen interest and skills in Treking and Music makes easy to coordinate with Youths from all centers of Manoday. Sudarshan has his origin in the same community of Patil Estate and has become a mentor to many in the community.
Community Mobiliser →
Community Mobiliser →
Savita is a local resident from Kasturba vasahat and working as mobilizer for past one year. She has completed her MSW from C.S.R.D College Ahmednagar Pune. She has a wide experience of working as facilitator within the community which she uses in community mobilization.
Community Mobilizer →
Community Mobilizer →
Supriya is working as Mobilizer in Indira Vasahat from past six months trying to create her self Identity. She has completed her basic schooling from shree Shivaji Vidya Mandir, Pune.
Intern →
Intern →
Enthusiastic and energetic youth , communicates effectively, he is a joyful person , always ready for new challenges and responsibilities. Accompanying his Higher secondary education he actively participates in Manoday.
Intern →
Intern →
He has an artistic touch, is responsible and dutiful towards work. Along with his graduation going on he contributes his time to Manoday in Artistic ways and communicating with other youths.
7030468886 / 7030461886
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ction@gmail.com
E-503, Kasturkunj Society, ICS Colony, Bhosale Nagar, Shivaji Nagar, Pune 411007
Manoday De-Addiction Organisation, Patil Estate, lane no 6, Shivaji Nagar, Pune 411005