Our Team
Tushara ShankarHead- Corporate Social Responsibility,
Lupin Limited and LHWRFMs. Tushara Shankar is the Head – CorporateSocial Responsibility at Lupin. She oversees the company's CSR initiatives and the Lupin Human Welfare and Research Foundation in various parts of India to ensure holistic and sustainable development.
Tushara has extensive experience in program development and operations in the social development sector. Having worked with organizations including Corporates, NGOs, Government, and UN-led programs, she has implemented projects on water conservation and safe drinking water in variousstates of India, a women empowerment programin Kashmir Valley. She has launched the NationalRural Health Mission(NRHM) in Jharkhand. Before joining Lupin, Tushara was responsible for CSR and ExternalRelations activities at Reckitt Benckiser. She has also been associated with United Breweries, Godfrey Phillips India, Catalyst Management Services, ORBIS International, Usha Martin, and Praxis.
Tushara holds a Master'sdegree in SocialWork from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, specializing in Urban and Rural Community Development.
Yogesh RautHead – LivelihoodsYogesh leads the livelihoods program at Lupin Human Welfare and Research Foundation. The program focuses on building sustainable livelihoods for the poor across the select district of Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and worksites.
Yogesh has been working with the foundation for over twelve years anchoring major programs and partnership development efforts. He has rich experience and technical expertise in implementing Natural Resource Management, Livelihoods, and Skill Development.
He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research Mumbai and a B.Tech. in Agriculture Engineering.
Nachiket SuleHead - LivesNachiket leads the Lives (Healthcare) program, which is aimed at providing preventive and curative services to rural communities of Rajasthan and Maharashtra.
Nachiket has previously worked on implementing and evaluating health programs, conducting research and managing data systems. He has over 13 years of experience working with organizations like Tata Trusts and Cipla Foundation. His areas of interest include Mental Health, Nutrition and Respiratory Health amongst others.
He holds a Master's degree in Health Administration from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai and a Bachelor's degree in Homoeopathic Medicine.
Anil GuptaRajasthan State HeadAnil oversees program implementation in Rajasthan as a Convergence Manager. He provides technical guidance and support for the implementation of cross-sectoral programs. His key strengths include managing and coordinating different natural resource development programs, business development, and liasioning with other agencies and stakeholders.
He has over 19 years of experience implementing various rural development programs and holds an M.Tech (Agri Engg) from Pantnagar University.
Venktesh SheteSenior Manager, Worksite CentersVenkatesh anchors program implementation at our worksite centers. Our Worksite Center program catalyzes development efforts to enrich the quality of life and livelihoods of communities. He also leads field-level monitoring and evaluation of development programs implemented by LHWRF and programs supported by our funding partners.
Venkatesh has over 20 years of development experience, with a forte in designing, direct implementation & impact evaluation of livelihood & holistic development programs through a focus on natural resource development, agriculture, animal husbandry, and women empowerment. He has always focused on identifying and promoting new technologies and successful models in rural areas to create a meaningful impact on rural lives.
He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research Mumbai and a B.Tech. in Agriculture Engineering.
Mitali SarkarManager, Human ResourcesMitali leads the Human Resource and Admin operations at Lupin Human Welfare and Research Foundation. She oversees the entire function and anchors the development, improvement, deploying, and operationalizing of HR systems and processes.
She is a human resource professional with 15 years of hands-on experience in the Manufacturing, Service, Education, and Development sectors. She holds expertise in Strategic Management, Compensation and Benefits, Performance & Employee Evaluation, Talent Acquisition, Conflict Resolution, Training, and Staff Development.
She holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management specializing in Human resources.
Asif Alam MazumderManager, CommunicationsAsif oversees the communications initiatives at the Lupin Human Welfare and Research Foundation (LHWRF). With over 12 years of experience in various social development sectors, he has developed a comprehensive understanding of digital media, content development, designing, public relations, and marketing.
Asif has a proven track record of executing successful communication strategies for various organizations, leveraging both digital and traditional media to reach wider audiences. He has experience in managing all aspects of communications, from developing compelling content to executing and evaluating campaigns, to ensure that the messaging is consistent and effective.
Asif holds a master's degree in journalism and mass communication from Aliah University in Kolkata and a Bachelor of Science degree from Don Bosco College, Northeastern Hill University (NEHU) in Tura, Meghalaya.
Lupin Human Welfare & Research Foundation (LHWRF) is the social responsibility arm of Lupin Limited, founded by Dr. Desh Bandhu Gupta in 1988. In its journey spanning over three decades, the foundation has impacted more than 2.02 million beneficiaries across 5400 villages in 26 districts, spread across eight states in India.
Throughout its journey, the foundation has primarily focused on creating sustainable livelihood opportunities and fostering economic growth in some of the most underdeveloped districts in India. It adopts a family-centered approach and initiates measures to help break the cycle of poverty, thus making a positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of the beneficiaries.
The foundation works extensively with various government and non-government partners, international development agencies, and like-minded philanthropic organizations to mobilize additional resources and extend its reach to several more isolated and underserved populations, covering a large majority of landless tribal, scheduled caste, and minority populations in target geographies
Strategic Areas of Work
The Livelihoods Program has been a critical and instrumental element of our development efforts for the last decade. With a drive to create a profound impact, the livelihoods program focuses on establishing sustainable solutions for the disadvantaged and vulnerable communities. Capacity building, natural resource management, livestock development, strengthening grassroots value chains, and improving farmers' market access are vital components of our Livelihoods strategy.
The Lives Program focuses on enriching the quality of life within communities and ensuring better access to healthcare services. A strategic engagement aimed at strengthening health systems to address Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) stands as an irreplaceable building block of our Lives strategy.

Mrs. Manju Desh Bandhu Gupta

Ms. Vinita Gupta

Mr. Nilesh Gupta




