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Back Prafulla Dhal National Coordinator Climate Disaster and Livelihood Mr. Prafulla Kumar Dhal is a well-known strategist and specialist on pubic polices in India spanning over 25 years. He is the General Manager & State Head, CSR of JK Group of companies in Odisha. He served as Sr. Consultant with E&Y for government advisory section. He led World Bank mission in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana for AP Municipal Development Project (APDMP) to suggest reforms in municipal governance. He authored a number of research documents for agencies like UNDP, USAID (FIRE (D), UNFPA, Development Alternatives, IUCN, VV NLI, NIEPUA, ICCW and others. Mr Dhal is especially keen in developing strategies for youth employments in non-conventional areas. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Alka Tomar National Coordinator Media She possesses an illustrious background spanning more than two decades in the domains of climate change, environmental education & communication, biodiversity, natural resources, water, sanitation, and broader developmental imperatives. In her distinguished role as President at the Centre for Environment Communication (CEC), and at the helm of the Centre for Youth (C4Y) as Chairperson, Alka has consistently demonstrated an unwavering dedication to sustainability and impactful initiatives. She is 2015 Cohort Climate Realty Leader. Alka's diverse professional background has enabled her to collaborate with various stakeholders nationwide, including youth, educators, educational institutions, government ministries, panchayats, and civil societies. Her efforts in climate change communication encompass sustainable energy solutions, decarbonisation initiatives, carbon-neutral city projects, low-carbon campaigns, and climate resilience initiatives. Furthermore, Alka contributes her expertise as a member of the Governing Board of Climate Action Network (CANSA) South Asia and is affiliated with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Academically, she holds degrees in Environmental Sciences and has certifications in Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard Business School Online and Strategic CSR from Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA). Alka's journey gains fortitude from her participation in transformative fellowship programs, including the LEAD India Fellowship Programme on community connect and the US Department of State International Visitors Leadership Programme (IVLP) on Climate Change and Clean Energy. Her dedication to education and global collaboration is evident in her completion of the intensive Environment Education Training Programme (TEE). Alka's remarkable journey reflects her steadfast commitment to driving positive change and fostering sustainability on both national and global levels. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Alka Tomar National Coordinator Media She possesses an illustrious background spanning more than two decades in the domains of climate change, environmental education & communication, biodiversity, natural resources, water, sanitation, and broader developmental imperatives. In her distinguished role as President at the Centre for Environment Communication (CEC), and at the helm of the Centre for Youth (C4Y) as Chairperson, Alka has consistently demonstrated an unwavering dedication to sustainability and impactful initiatives. She is 2015 Cohort Climate Realty Leader. Alka's diverse professional background has enabled her to collaborate with various stakeholders nationwide, including youth, educators, educational institutions, government ministries, panchayats, and civil societies. Her efforts in climate change communication encompass sustainable energy solutions, decarbonisation initiatives, carbon-neutral city projects, low-carbon campaigns, and climate resilience initiatives. Furthermore, Alka contributes her expertise as a member of the Governing Board of Climate Action Network (CANSA) South Asia and is affiliated with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Academically, she holds degrees in Environmental Sciences and has certifications in Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard Business School Online and Strategic CSR from Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA). Alka's journey gains fortitude from her participation in transformative fellowship programs, including the LEAD India Fellowship Programme on community connect and the US Department of State International Visitors Leadership Programme (IVLP) on Climate Change and Clean Energy. Her dedication to education and global collaboration is evident in her completion of the intensive Environment Education Training Programme (TEE). Alka's remarkable journey reflects her steadfast commitment to driving positive change and fostering sustainability on both national and global levels. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Alka Tomar National Coordinator Media She possesses an illustrious background spanning more than two decades in the domains of climate change, environmental education & communication, biodiversity, natural resources, water, sanitation, and broader developmental imperatives. In her distinguished role as President at the Centre for Environment Communication (CEC), and at the helm of the Centre for Youth (C4Y) as Chairperson, Alka has consistently demonstrated an unwavering dedication to sustainability and impactful initiatives. She is 2015 Cohort Climate Realty Leader. Alka's diverse professional background has enabled her to collaborate with various stakeholders nationwide, including youth, educators, educational institutions, government ministries, panchayats, and civil societies. Her efforts in climate change communication encompass sustainable energy solutions, decarbonisation initiatives, carbon-neutral city projects, low-carbon campaigns, and climate resilience initiatives. Furthermore, Alka contributes her expertise as a member of the Governing Board of Climate Action Network (CANSA) South Asia and is affiliated with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Academically, she holds degrees in Environmental Sciences and has certifications in Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard Business School Online and Strategic CSR from Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA). Alka's journey gains fortitude from her participation in transformative fellowship programs, including the LEAD India Fellowship Programme on community connect and the US Department of State International Visitors Leadership Programme (IVLP) on Climate Change and Clean Energy. Her dedication to education and global collaboration is evident in her completion of the intensive Environment Education Training Programme (TEE). Alka's remarkable journey reflects her steadfast commitment to driving positive change and fostering sustainability on both national and global levels. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Alka Tomar National Coordinator Media She possesses an illustrious background spanning more than two decades in the domains of climate change, environmental education & communication, biodiversity, natural resources, water, sanitation, and broader developmental imperatives. In her distinguished role as President at the Centre for Environment Communication (CEC), and at the helm of the Centre for Youth (C4Y) as Chairperson, Alka has consistently demonstrated an unwavering dedication to sustainability and impactful initiatives. She is 2015 Cohort Climate Realty Leader. Alka's diverse professional background has enabled her to collaborate with various stakeholders nationwide, including youth, educators, educational institutions, government ministries, panchayats, and civil societies. Her efforts in climate change communication encompass sustainable energy solutions, decarbonisation initiatives, carbon-neutral city projects, low-carbon campaigns, and climate resilience initiatives. Furthermore, Alka contributes her expertise as a member of the Governing Board of Climate Action Network (CANSA) South Asia and is affiliated with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Academically, she holds degrees in Environmental Sciences and has certifications in Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard Business School Online and Strategic CSR from Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA). Alka's journey gains fortitude from her participation in transformative fellowship programs, including the LEAD India Fellowship Programme on community connect and the US Department of State International Visitors Leadership Programme (IVLP) on Climate Change and Clean Energy. Her dedication to education and global collaboration is evident in her completion of the intensive Environment Education Training Programme (TEE). Alka's remarkable journey reflects her steadfast commitment to driving positive change and fostering sustainability on both national and global levels. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Alka Tomar National Coordinator Media She possesses an illustrious background spanning more than two decades in the domains of climate change, environmental education & communication, biodiversity, natural resources, water, sanitation, and broader developmental imperatives. In her distinguished role as President at the Centre for Environment Communication (CEC), and at the helm of the Centre for Youth (C4Y) as Chairperson, Alka has consistently demonstrated an unwavering dedication to sustainability and impactful initiatives. She is 2015 Cohort Climate Realty Leader. Alka's diverse professional background has enabled her to collaborate with various stakeholders nationwide, including youth, educators, educational institutions, government ministries, panchayats, and civil societies. Her efforts in climate change communication encompass sustainable energy solutions, decarbonisation initiatives, carbon-neutral city projects, low-carbon campaigns, and climate resilience initiatives. Furthermore, Alka contributes her expertise as a member of the Governing Board of Climate Action Network (CANSA) South Asia and is affiliated with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Academically, she holds degrees in Environmental Sciences and has certifications in Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard Business School Online and Strategic CSR from Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA). Alka's journey gains fortitude from her participation in transformative fellowship programs, including the LEAD India Fellowship Programme on community connect and the US Department of State International Visitors Leadership Programme (IVLP) on Climate Change and Clean Energy. Her dedication to education and global collaboration is evident in her completion of the intensive Environment Education Training Programme (TEE). Alka's remarkable journey reflects her steadfast commitment to driving positive change and fostering sustainability on both national and global levels. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Alka Tomar National Coordinator Media She possesses an illustrious background spanning more than two decades in the domains of climate change, environmental education & communication, biodiversity, natural resources, water, sanitation, and broader developmental imperatives. In her distinguished role as President at the Centre for Environment Communication (CEC), and at the helm of the Centre for Youth (C4Y) as Chairperson, Alka has consistently demonstrated an unwavering dedication to sustainability and impactful initiatives. She is 2015 Cohort Climate Realty Leader. Alka's diverse professional background has enabled her to collaborate with various stakeholders nationwide, including youth, educators, educational institutions, government ministries, panchayats, and civil societies. Her efforts in climate change communication encompass sustainable energy solutions, decarbonisation initiatives, carbon-neutral city projects, low-carbon campaigns, and climate resilience initiatives. Furthermore, Alka contributes her expertise as a member of the Governing Board of Climate Action Network (CANSA) South Asia and is affiliated with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Academically, she holds degrees in Environmental Sciences and has certifications in Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard Business School Online and Strategic CSR from Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA). Alka's journey gains fortitude from her participation in transformative fellowship programs, including the LEAD India Fellowship Programme on community connect and the US Department of State International Visitors Leadership Programme (IVLP) on Climate Change and Clean Energy. Her dedication to education and global collaboration is evident in her completion of the intensive Environment Education Training Programme (TEE). Alka's remarkable journey reflects her steadfast commitment to driving positive change and fostering sustainability on both national and global levels. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Alka Tomar National Coordinator Media She possesses an illustrious background spanning more than two decades in the domains of climate change, environmental education & communication, biodiversity, natural resources, water, sanitation, and broader developmental imperatives. In her distinguished role as President at the Centre for Environment Communication (CEC), and at the helm of the Centre for Youth (C4Y) as Chairperson, Alka has consistently demonstrated an unwavering dedication to sustainability and impactful initiatives. She is 2015 Cohort Climate Realty Leader. Alka's diverse professional background has enabled her to collaborate with various stakeholders nationwide, including youth, educators, educational institutions, government ministries, panchayats, and civil societies. Her efforts in climate change communication encompass sustainable energy solutions, decarbonisation initiatives, carbon-neutral city projects, low-carbon campaigns, and climate resilience initiatives. Furthermore, Alka contributes her expertise as a member of the Governing Board of Climate Action Network (CANSA) South Asia and is affiliated with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Academically, she holds degrees in Environmental Sciences and has certifications in Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard Business School Online and Strategic CSR from Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA). Alka's journey gains fortitude from her participation in transformative fellowship programs, including the LEAD India Fellowship Programme on community connect and the US Department of State International Visitors Leadership Programme (IVLP) on Climate Change and Clean Energy. Her dedication to education and global collaboration is evident in her completion of the intensive Environment Education Training Programme (TEE). Alka's remarkable journey reflects her steadfast commitment to driving positive change and fostering sustainability on both national and global levels. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Alka Tomar National Coordinator Media She possesses an illustrious background spanning more than two decades in the domains of climate change, environmental education & communication, biodiversity, natural resources, water, sanitation, and broader developmental imperatives. In her distinguished role as President at the Centre for Environment Communication (CEC), and at the helm of the Centre for Youth (C4Y) as Chairperson, Alka has consistently demonstrated an unwavering dedication to sustainability and impactful initiatives. She is 2015 Cohort Climate Realty Leader. Alka's diverse professional background has enabled her to collaborate with various stakeholders nationwide, including youth, educators, educational institutions, government ministries, panchayats, and civil societies. Her efforts in climate change communication encompass sustainable energy solutions, decarbonisation initiatives, carbon-neutral city projects, low-carbon campaigns, and climate resilience initiatives. Furthermore, Alka contributes her expertise as a member of the Governing Board of Climate Action Network (CANSA) South Asia and is affiliated with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Academically, she holds degrees in Environmental Sciences and has certifications in Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard Business School Online and Strategic CSR from Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA). Alka's journey gains fortitude from her participation in transformative fellowship programs, including the LEAD India Fellowship Programme on community connect and the US Department of State International Visitors Leadership Programme (IVLP) on Climate Change and Clean Energy. Her dedication to education and global collaboration is evident in her completion of the intensive Environment Education Training Programme (TEE). Alka's remarkable journey reflects her steadfast commitment to driving positive change and fostering sustainability on both national and global levels. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link