REACH Fellowship operates in three phases: engaging with rural communities, identifying challenges, and fostering collaborative networks; compiling diverse data, proposing solutions, and presenting findings; and building a comprehensive data repository, collaborating with experts, and concluding with knowledge sharing and program handover. This transformative program empowers dynamic postgraduates to bridge research and community needs, creating lasting impacts through a strategic and collaborative approach.
Deliverables Brochure
Dr Nandkumar Kunchge - Bagalkot District
Director K J Somaiya Institute of Applied Agriculture Research
director.kiaar@somaiya.eduMr Aniket Mahulikar - Palghar District
General Manager, Nareshwadi Learning Centre
aniket.mahulikar@somaiya.eduDr. Sudesh Waghmare - Sehore District
Former Deputy Director Van Vihar, National Park, Forest Department
sudesh.wagh@somaiya.eduShri Samir Somaiya
Chancellor - Somaiya Vidyavihar University
President - Somaiya Vidyavihar
CMD- Godavari Biorefineries Pvt Ltd
Lt Gen Jagbir Singh
Hon. Secretary Somaiya Vidyavihar
Dr Raghunath Shevgaonkar
Provost Somaiya Vidyavihar, and Ayurvihar
Dr Rajasekharan Pillai
Vice-Chancellor Somaiya Vidyavihar University
Dr Achala Danit
Director SIRAC,
Director Strategy and Industrial Partnership
Dr Raman Ramachandran
Dean Management Studies,
HoI K J Somaiya Institute of Management
Dr Pooja Birwatkar
Dean Education,
HoI K J Somaiya Institute of Education
Dr Larry Walker
Co-Director CASCADE;
Adjunct Professor Somaiya Vidyavihar University and Michigan State University
Dr Karim Maredia
Adjunct Professor, CASCADE;
Assistant Dean and Director of International Programs, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Michigan State University
Invitees
They are experts in their field and are invited as per the recommendation of the Central Advisory Board and the thematic area selected