Leadership

Directors

The board guiding Bharat Initiative Foundation’s work in research, public policy, democratic governance, and institutional capacity.

Director & CEO

Shri Shankhadeep Choudhury

Shri Shankhadeep Choudhury is the Director & CEO of Bharat Initiative Foundation, providing strategic leadership across policy research, governance, institutional capacity building, political and electoral research, and nation-building initiatives. A journalist and media professional with over two decades of experience, he has held senior editorial positions with The Los Angeles Times, The Times of India and the Jugasankha Group of Newspapers. He is also the Founder-President of VIBGYOR N.E. Foundation, with extensive experience in sustainable development, regional development and multi-stakeholder initiatives across Northeast and Central India.

Director

Shri Nirav Ghelani

Shri Nirav Ghelani is the Director of Bharat Initiative Foundation and a Bachelor of Commerce graduate with 24 years as a full-time ABVP functionary and 15 years of experience as an RSS Pracharak. He served as an ABVP full-timer for 10 years in Gujarat and 14 years in the Northeast, including 7 years as State Organising Secretary, Arunachal Pradesh, and 7 years as Northeast Organising Secretary. He has served for 13 years on the ABVP National Executive Council, 8 years on the Central Working Committee and 7 years on the National Core Committee. He also served as State Organising Secretary of Vidya Bharati for 2½ years. With 7 years as SEIL Trust Secretary, 7 years as National Integration Tour Mentor and 5 years as Tour Coordinator, he has contributed extensively to youth engagement, national integration and cultural exchange initiatives.

Director

Dr. Sanjeev Singh

Dr. Sanjeev Singh serves on the board of Bharat Initiative Foundation, supporting the foundation’s research, policy, and institutional work. Dr. Sanjeev brings over a decade of experience in technology and digital transformation. His visionary leadership has shaped Bharat Initiative Foundation strategic direction and technological innovation. He is passionate about leveraging technology to strengthen democratic processes and ensure citizen engagement at all levels of governance.