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OUR People
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People Behind the
Purpose

UVS is guided by a registered governing committee and supported by an advisory board and dedicated team, bringing together diverse perspectives and experience in service of communities and the environment.

GOVERNANCE

Registered Governing Committee

Our registered governing committee provides oversight and guidance to Universal Versatile Society in advancing its mission and responsibilities.

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Narayan Solanke

President

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Nandini Surushe

Treasurer

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Anuradha Solanke

Trustee

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Pralhadsinh Bayas

Secretary

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Amol Malas

Trustee

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Sanghpal Uchit

Trustee

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Mahadeo Solanke

Vice President

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Rahul Hanwate

Trustee

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Ajay Surushe

Trustee

ADVISORY BOARD

Guidance Beyond Governance

Our Advisory Board brings diverse perspectives and experience, offering strategic guidance and insights that strengthen UVS’s work and its connections across communities and sectors.

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Xinyue Han 

China

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Elsie Gabriel

India

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Celeste Meneses

Colombia

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Sanil Sadasivan

India

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Vikrant Shrivastav

India

OUR TEAM

Turning Purpose into Action

Our team works alongside communities to translate UVS’s mission into action, coordinating programmes, partnerships and day-to-day initiatives on the ground.

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Vinod Sadar

Manager

Vijaya Kachhave

Field Supervisor

Govind Surushe

Agriculture Officer

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Rupesh Solanke

Agriculture Officer

Anuradha Malas

Office Assistant

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