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“GRAAM is committed to build collaborative learning communities in the pursuit of developing human and social capital”

– Dr. R. Balasubramaniam
Founder, GRAAM

Dr. Basavaraj R. Sheshta

Executive Director, GRAAM

The GRAAM team is enriched with an eclectic mix of dynamic people from diverse disciplines, all united for a common purpose ‘making programs and policies emulate people’s voice’. They all represent jigsaw blocks that GRAAM needs to bring together to further the movement of grassroots development. The team consists of scientists and scholars in the faculties of Public Policy, Development Studies, Political Science, Population Studies, Anthropology and Social Work, Public Health, Education, Development Economics, Statistics and Data Analysts, Human Development and Management.
At the top, we are guided by our Founder Dr. R. Balasubramaniam and Chairman Mr Arjun Ranga, Board of Trustees and Advisory Committee consisting of eminent personalities from varied backgrounds. They lend their experience and expertise in their respective fields as critical inputs to our cause of making development a community movement.
The GRAAM Team led by the Executive Director Dr Basavaraju R Shreshta is composed of dedicated people, again carefully selected with focus on diversity they bring to the table; a characteristic we consider essential to deal with development issues, which is consistent with our belief that development is multi-faceted.

GRAAM's Board of Trustees

GRAAM’s Board of Trustees is the cornerstone of its strategic direction and success. Comprising distinguished leaders from diverse fields, the Board provides invaluable guidance, governance, and support to ensure that GRAAM’s mission is realized effectively. Their collective wisdom and experience have been instrumental in shaping the organization’s policies, fostering collaborations, and driving impactful community-based research and advocacy. With a steadfast commitment to the principles of transparency, inclusiveness, and innovation, the Board of Trustees has been pivotal in steering GRAAM towards becoming a recognized leader in development research, policy formulation, and social impact.

Mr. Arjun Ranga

Chairman, GRAAM, Managing Director M/s N Ranga Rao & Sons Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. J. Purushotham

Advocate & Legal Consultant, Labour Laws HR & IR at Purushotham & Associates

Ms. Tara Appachchu Sharmash K. Nair

Development Professional

Dr. Nandini Vallath

Professor & HOD- St. John’s Hospital, Bengaluru. Consultant- Palliative Care Division, National Cancer Grid. Coordinator NCG Palliative Care Guildelines, Ayushman Bharat

Dr. Prakash K. Nair

Vice Dean and Professor of Organizational Behaviour and Leadership

Ms. Vijaya Deepti

Member- Board of Directors at Tata AIG General Insurance Co. Ltd.

Advisory Team

GRAAM would like to acknowledge with gratitude the support and contribution of a number of individuals and institutions that have helped it grow over the past year and with their continued support GRAAM can stride ahead with confidence. In alignment with our philosophy, we have engaged with institutions from different sectors – academic, government, NGO, private sector and, most importantly, communities.