Rajesh N. Singh Meher

Rajesh believes in constantly exploring newer interests and passions, from farming and nutrition security to social entrepreneurship, from photography to youth leadership. His long-term vision is to enable communities to grow their own food forests in all kinds of landscapes. Outside of work, he loves working with soil, reading non-fiction, listening to music, going on road trips, and cooking. He completed his M.Phil. in Science and Technology Policy from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi and since then has worked extensively in the youth development and social entrepreneurship space. He has worked with Pravah, Centre for Social Research, Census department govt. of India, Purple Mangoes, Ashoka Innovators for the Public and ComMutiny- The Youth Collective. He is co-founder of Purple Mangoes, Cafe Bean Here Bean There and COVID 19 Volunteer Response Team.