Knowledge · Experience · Innovation

Expert Advisory Board

Guiding Sustainable Development Through Knowledge, Experience & Innovation.

Sewarth Foundation is supported by a team of experienced researchers, conservationists, environmentalists and development professionals who provide technical guidance and advisory support across various development sectors.

Our Experts

The minds guiding our work.

SB

Dr. Sudhir V. Bhandarkar

Biodiversity Researcher & Environmental Expert

Distinguished biodiversity researcher and environmental expert with extensive experience in biodiversity conservation, ecosystem management, environmental planning and sustainable development.

PD

Mr. Padmakar Kartikramji Dumbhare

Senior Ornithologist & Lake Conservation Expert

Renowned environmentalist, bird conservationist and lake conservation expert dedicated to wetlands, bird habitats and aquatic ecosystem protection.

BL

Mr. Bhimrao G. M. Lade

Forest Ecosystem & Habitat Conservation Expert

Experienced in forest ecosystem management, wildlife habitat conservation and ecological restoration initiatives.

DB

Mr. Dikshant Bele

Lake Rejuvenation & Water Resource Development Expert

Professional working in lake rejuvenation, watershed development, ecological restoration and sustainable water resource management.

SS

Mr. Suchit Shende

Watershed Development, Rural Development & Project Management Expert

Experienced in rural development, watershed planning, project implementation and community capacity-building initiatives.

VD

Dr. Vivek Vinayakrao Dhongdi

Medicinal Plants & Bio-resource Conservation Expert

Expert in medicinal plant conservation, indigenous biodiversity preservation and sustainable biological resource management.

PB

Mr. Pratap Bramhanwade

Water Conservation & Natural Resource Management Expert

Focused on water conservation, watershed development and community-based natural resource management initiatives.

About the Board

Strategic guidance for lasting impact.

The Expert Advisory Board provides strategic guidance, technical expertise, research support and capacity-building assistance across biodiversity conservation, environmental management, lake restoration, water conservation, rural development and sustainable community development initiatives.

Biodiversity & Ecosystems

Strategic guidance on conservation, ecosystem management and People's Biodiversity Registers.

Water & Watersheds

Technical expertise on lake rejuvenation, watershed planning and water resource management.

Sustainable Livelihoods

Advisory support for rural development, capacity-building and community resilience.

Research & Knowledge

Scientific research, documentation and field-based knowledge for evidence-led action.

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