Advisory Board

Dr. Binod Kumar

A retired professor of behavioural sciences and ex-Chairman at IIM Calcutta, Chairman, Abhigyan Consultants and President Mental Health Foundation India. He served as a Director and Chair Professor at FORE School of Management, New Delhi. Dr. Binod Kumar has adorned the mantles at some of the highest posts in prestigious institutes in India as well as abroad, like Director of I.M.T. Ghaziabad, Program Specialist at Colombo Plan Staff College Singapore, Chairman – Northern Regional Committee of the National Council of Teacher Education, Govt. of India etc. while also organising more than 500 training programs in India and abroad. Dr. Kumar was a Fulbright Scholar at University of Kansas, Research assistant and then Assistant Professor at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois while also being a part of crucial consignments like Member of three man committee of the Government of India on Central Institute for Rural Electrification, Member of the Government of India Committee to start Indian Institute of Tourism and Catering Management, has been in a number of committees, boards etc and not surprisingly one of the founding fathers of CAT! No wonder he holds various prestigious awards in India and abroad!

Yashwant Raj

Secretary of National Foundation of Communal Harmony and a Rtd. Joint Secretary to the Government of India & Chief Vigilance Officer Yashwant Raj’s guidance and support has helped our foundation move forward with our mission to help those in need. Driven by the idea that one receives true success only by helping others, his presence in our Advisory Board has indeed been very pleasant.

Dr. N. Parasuraman

Karam Veer Savarkar and Best Citizen of India awardee, there is little that Dr. N Parasuraman hasn’t done. Dr. Parasuraman works as a Principal Scientist at M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation. From being a Senate Member in various universities like Madras University, Bharathiar University, etc to being a member of the Five Year Plan Committee in the Tamil Nadu till being a Member of Geographical Committee of the International Water Resources Association, Member of The Indian Science Congress Association to name a few. Dr. Parasuraman has also received various international accolades like International Scientist of the Year Award in the 7th Annual Congressional Awards Gala and many more. His guidance indeed comes with a lot of firsthand experience and knowledge.

Manish Agrawal

A trailblazing entrepreneur whose career is marked by excellence, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to sustainability. A state board topper and recipient of the prestigious State Science Talent Award, he graduated in Computer Engineering from the renowned NIT Trichy, one of India’s most esteemed institutions.
Manish began his professional journey with leading global corporations accumulating nearly 15 years of expertise in cutting-edge technology and international operations.
However, Manish’s passion lay in blending education and innovation to create a lasting societal impact. In 2013, he established a private science museum and research lab, combining hands-on exhibits with cutting-edge experimentation to inspire young minds and foster a culture of scientific inquiry. The lab emphasized experiential learning and early-stage research into clean energy and sustainability solutions. His contributions to education and innovation were nationally recognized when he received the Indian Education Awards 2016, a prestigious accolade for excellence in education.
In 2018, leveraging the lab’s research outcomes, Manish founded ZeroBill, a clean-tech company committed to eliminating a billion tonnes of carbon emissions by 2050. ZeroBill’s pioneering products include –
* Energy Tree: A scalable system for clean electricity generation and distribution.
* Trike: An electric vehicle designed for eco-friendly last-mile deliveries.
* SunOven: A nutrient-preserving solar cooker.
* Community Energy Pods and Solar Water Pumps.
Manish is on a mission to replace one billion tonnes of carbon emissions by 2050, setting ambitious goals aligned with global climate action priorities. His journey exemplifies the power of combining technological expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and a vision for a better planet.