Team Member

Shri Balmiki Prasad Singh

Chief Patron - Hon'ble Former Home Secretary and Governor, Sikkim Balmiki Prasad Singh serves as Chief Patron on the Governing Body of Respect India. He served as the 14th Governor of Sikkim from 2008 to 2013. A distinguished civil servant, he joined the Indian Administrative Service in 1964 and held several key positions in the Government of Assam and the Government of India, including Union Home Secretary, Union Culture Secretary, and Health Secretary. He represented India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka as Executive Director and Ambassador to the World Bank from 1999 to 2002. He was awarded the Gulzari Lal Nanda Award for Outstanding Public Service in 1998 by the President of India. He is a widely respected scholar and author, having written extensively on Indian culture, governance, and geopolitics. His notable books include The Problem of Change: A Study of North-East India, India’s Culture: The State, the Arts and Beyond, and Bahudha and the Post-9/11 World, all published by Oxford University Press. His latest book, The 21st Century: Geopolitics, Democracy and Peace, was published by Routledge. He was a Jawaharlal Nehru Fellow (1982–84), Queen Elizabeth Fellow at Oxford University (1989–90), and Mahatma Gandhi National Fellow (2007–08). In 2003, he received the Man of Letters Award from the Dalai Lama. He served as Chancellor of the Central University of Tibetan Studies, Sarnath, and was Chief Editor of the South Asia Series published by Oxford University Press, New York. He is educated in Political Science and completed his M.A. from Patna University at the age of 19. He currently continues to speak and write on issues of peace, democracy, culture, and global governance. http://15.207.67.84/donation/assets/uploads/media-uploader/balmiki17469383911747827043.jpg fab fa-instagram # fab fa-twitter # fab fa-facebook-f #

Prof. M.P Singh

Shri Vikas Singh

Senior Patron, Respect India and Hon'ble President Supreme Court Bar Association & Former Additional Solicitor General of India Senior Patron, Respect India Mr. Vikas Singh serves as the Senior Patron of Respect India, bringing with him an extraordinary legacy of legal excellence, institutional leadership, and unwavering commitment to public service. His association significantly strengthens the organisation’s vision of justice, constitutional values, and nation-building through ethical leadership. An eminent Senior Advocate of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, Mr. Singh has over 35 years of distinguished standing at the Bar. He has served as the Additional Solicitor General of India (2005–2008) and has been elected President of the Supreme Court Bar Association four times, a rare honour reflecting the immense confidence reposed in him by the legal fraternity. As a Law Officer for the Government of India, he has represented the Union in a wide range of complex matters including Constitutional and Administrative Law, Taxation, Preventive Detention, National Security, Company Law, and Government Policy, securing several landmark judgments that are widely cited in leading legal journals and authoritative texts. He was also appointed Special Public Prosecutor in the high-profile Abu Salem trial. Mr. Singh is a respected legal thinker and commentator, known for his forthright views on judicial reforms, the collegium system, and the principle of separation of powers. He has served as a visiting faculty at the Indian Parliament, addressing international delegates on legislative drafting and counter-terrorism frameworks. He is uniquely associated with three historic temple cases—Ayodhya Ram Mandir, Guru Ravidas Temple, and Balayogi Shri Sadanand Maharaj Ashram—and has successfully represented numerous eminent personalities, often appearing pro bono in matters of national and public interest. As Senior Patron of Respect India, Mr. Vikas Singh embodies integrity, intellect, and service, guiding the organisation with wisdom, constitutional vision, and an enduring commitment to justice and social good. http://15.207.67.84/donation/assets/uploads/media-uploader/vikas-singh-photo1770190682.jpg fab fa-instagram # fab fa-twitter # fab fa-facebook-f #

Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi

Padma Shri Dr. Yash Gulati

Senior Patron, Respect India- Renowned Orthopedic Surgeon Senior Patron, Respect India Dr. Yash Gulati serves as the Senior Patron of Respect India, lending the organisation his vast experience, clinical excellence, and lifelong commitment to service in the field of medicine. His association greatly strengthens Respect India’s mission of social responsibility, public health awareness, and nation-building through professional excellence. A distinguished Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Gulati is the Senior Consultant in Orthopaedics at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, and a Visiting Consultant at RAK Hospital, Ras al-Khaimah. He is internationally recognised for his expertise in joint replacement and spine surgeries, with a career marked by innovation, precision, and compassionate care. An alumnus of Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi, Dr. Gulati completed his MS in Orthopaedics, followed by an MCh from the University of Liverpool and an Advanced Diploma in Sports Medicine from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He has held senior leadership roles at premier institutions in India and abroad, including Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, BLK Super Speciality Hospital, Batra Hospital, and St. James’s Hospital, Dublin. Dr. Gulati has treated former Prime Ministers of India, VVIPs, diplomats, and international sportspersons, and has delivered keynote lectures and performed live surgeries globally. He has served as Honorary Surgeon to the President of India, the Indian Armed Forces, and the Border Security Force. In recognition of his exceptional contribution to medicine, he was awarded the Padma Shri (2009), becoming the youngest orthopaedic surgeon to receive this honour, along with the Dr. B.C. Roy National Award, IMA Distinguished Service Award, and Chikitsak Ratna Award. As Senior Patron of Respect India, Dr. Yash Gulati exemplifies excellence, service, and humanitarian commitment, inspiring meaningful impact across healthcare and society. http://15.207.67.84/donation/assets/uploads/media-uploader/whatsapp-image-2026-02-04-at-20849-pm1770194360.jpg fab fa-instagram fab fa-twitter fab fa-facebook-f

Prof. Anil Kumar

Shri Binod Kumar

Prof Rekha Sexana

Shri Vinay Mani Tripathi

Shri Amrendra Kumar

Prof. Pramod Dwivedi

Dr. Nirmal Gehlot

Shri Shambhu Jha

Dr. Manish K. Chaudhary

Dr. Anurag Sharma

Prof. Mridula Bhatia

Executive Member, Professor, University of Delhi Mridula Bhatia serves as an Executive Member of Respect India, bringing over three decades of academic excellence, leadership, and social commitment to the organization. A Professor of Economics at the University of Delhi, she has spent 30 years shaping young minds and contributing to academia with a keen focus on sustainability and gender equality. Her academic background includes a B.A. (Hons) and M.A. in Economics, along with an M.Phil. in Business Economics from the Department of Business Economics, University of Delhi. Her specialization in non-conventional energy, particularly solar power, underscores her passion for sustainable development and environmental responsibility. Prof. Bhatia has played a prominent role in university life beyond the classroom. She was entrusted with anchoring the Valedictory Ceremony during the University of Delhi’s Centenary Celebrations, an event graced by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. She has also hosted and organized several high-profile university events featuring dignitaries such as the Vice President of India, the Lt. Governor of Jammu &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; Kashmir, the Election Commissioner of India, and other notable public figures. A strong advocate for gender justice and student welfare, she currently serves as the Presiding Officer of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) at the Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board (NCWEB), overseeing the well-being of over 32,000 women students. She has also served as the Convenor of the ICC at Satyawati College, handling sensitive matters with compassion and integrity. Prof. Bhatia's well-rounded personality reflects in her hobbies—swimming, fitness, music, and cinema—mirroring her belief in holistic well-being and balanced living. Her leadership, experience, and progressive outlook continue to enrich Respect India’s mission of inclusive education, sustainability, and empowerment. http://15.207.67.84/donation/assets/uploads/media-uploader/imgl1420-1-new-41752581697.jpg fab fa-instagram fab fa-twitter fab fa-facebook-f

Prof.Sanjeev Kumar

Executive Member Prof. Sanjeev Kumar serves as an Executive Member on the Governing Body of Respect India. He is Professor of Political Science at Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi, with over two decades of teaching and research experience. His academic interests span social and political philosophy, global political thought, vulnerability and disaster, citizenship and rights, peacebuilding and conflict resolution, and Gandhian philosophy. He is the author of Gandhi and the Contemporary World (Routledge, 2020), a critically acclaimed work underscoring the enduring relevance of Gandhian principles. His edited volumes Political Theory (Orient Blackswan, 2019) and Political Theory (Sage, 2021) are key texts in the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF)-2022 for Political Science courses at the University of Delhi. His upcoming book, Conflict Resolution in the Twenty-First Century – Ethical and Psychological Dimensions of Gandhi’s Creative Non-Violence, is forthcoming from Springer in 2025. Prof. Kumar’s work has been published in leading platforms such as Economic and Political Weekly, Gandhi Marg, Indian Sociological Review, APA Studies, India Quarterly, The Indian Express, and Employment News Weekly. He has participated in over seventy-five academic seminars and conferences in India and abroad. He has held fellowships at the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) and the Developing Countries Research Centre (DCRC), and is currently an Honorary Senior Fellow at the Centre for Ethics, Politics and Global Affairs, New Delhi. In recognition of his academic excellence and commitment to Gandhian thought, he was conferred the Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Memorial Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning by Respect India and Hansraj College in 2021, and an Award of Excellence by Gandhi Bhavan, University of Delhi, in 2020. http://15.207.67.84/donation/assets/uploads/media-uploader/sanjeev17469383951747827007.jpg fab fa-instagram # fab fa-twitter # fab fa-facebook-f #

Ms. palak Srivastava

Relationship and HR manager, Respect India Palak Srivastava currently serves as the Relationship and HR Manager at Respect India, where she oversees recruitment, talent engagement, and organizational outreach. In this role, she manages end-to-end hiring processes, coordinates impactful events, and collaborates with stakeholders to drive initiatives aligned with the organization’s mission. Her strengths lie in seamless project coordination and creating meaningful experiences for candidates and participants alike. A graduate in B.com (Honours) from Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi, Palak brings a multidisciplinary skill set built through extensive internship and leadership experience. She has worked with organizations like CountryEdu, Renukiran Foundation, and Serve-It Technologies, contributing to talent acquisition, market research, and social media strategy. Her contributions have led to measurable improvements in recruitment efficiency, user engagement, and fundraising impact. Palak has held multiple leadership positions, including Vice President at Eat My News, where she conducted interviews with global leaders and enhanced audience engagement. She successfully raised over ₹5 lakhs in sponsorships from major brands and led a team of 250 volunteers to organize large-scale events and campaigns. Her role in the NSS involved educating visually impaired students, preparing learning resources, and serving as a scribe during exams. She was honored with the Shugan Devi Maheshwari Memorial Scholarship, recognizing her as an outstanding undergraduate student at the University of Delhi. Palak also actively volunteers with The Robin Hood Army, participating in community food drives and outreach programs across underserved areas of Delhi. With a deep commitment to inclusive growth, human-centered leadership, and strategic communication, Palak Srivastava represents the next generation of socially conscious professionals making a meaningful difference through service and initiative http://15.207.67.84/donation/assets/uploads/media-uploader/palak174693839311747826935.jpg fab fa-instagram fab fa-twitter fab fa-facebook-f