Program Management Team

With over twelve years of dedicated engagement in community development across West Bengal, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh, Anirban is a seasoned professional known for his unwavering commitment to grassroots initiatives. Collaborating extensively with NGOs, CSOs, and SHGs, he has honed his expertise in project planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, budgeting, and documentation. His comprehensive skill set encompasses community mobilization, institution building, training & capacity enhancement, and adept administration & HR management.
Anirban’s passion for fostering positive change extends to a diverse array of domains including Women & Child Development, ICT4D, Designing, and Content Development. Additionally, he has made substantial contributions to Health & Hygiene Management, Nutrition, Livelihood and Entrepreneurship Development, as well as Environment & Climate Change awareness. His academic foundation includes a Post Graduate degree in Environment Management (Master in Public System Management) from the esteemed Indian Institute of Social Welfare & Business Management (IISWBM), Kolkata, under the University of Calcutta, which was completed in 2011.
Embarking on his journey with Manbhum Ananda Ashram Nityananda Trust in 2015, he was initially joined as a Project Coordinator, guiding initiatives that fostered alternative livelihoods, social mobilization, and institution building across regions. Currently, he holds the role of Assistant Director-Administration, overseeing both programmatic endeavors and administrative functions with equal dedication.
Before this chapter, he served as a Project Coordinator at Development Research Communication & Services Centre from 2011 to 2015. His tenure here revolved around spearheading sustainable livelihood programs tailored to indigenous communities and vulnerable populations in semi-arid regions and the Sunderbans areas of West Bengal.
Driven by an unyielding desire to drive positive transformation, he continues to forge a path marked by impactful community development and holistic progress. Email: anirban@mant.org.in

Paramita is very passionate and dedicated towards her work. She has both academic and research experience. Before joining MANT, she was a Faculty at the Department of Economics at Shri Shikshayatan College, Kolkata. She has completed her Ph.D. from the Department of Economics, Jadavpur University, Kolkata. Prior to that, she attained her M.Phil. from Centre for the Study of Regional Development (CSRD), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Some of her research work have been published and cited in peer reviewed journals and edited books. She has also presented many papers in various National and International Seminars. She had also been awarded with ‘Best Paper’ awards for two of her research papers. She has almost ten years of research experience. Presently, she has been appointed as Assistant Director-Research in MANT. Email: paramita@mant.org.in

Dr. Sajda Khatoon is the newest addition to MANT Research Team. She is working as a Research Officer. Her polite and introverted behavior actually does not go well with the knowledge she has in her field. She is a Ph.D holder in Geography with UGC NET/JRF-SRF. Apart from work, she loves to consume content from cosmology. We wish her career shines like the stars she gazes up to in the sky one day.

He is our Research Officer. He is an UGC NET qualified Phd degree holder. He is helping us day-in-day-out to analyze and resolve research issues on time but never compromises on data accuracy. He has been awarded a Senior Research Fellowship from the Anthropological Survey of India. He is a very focused person. He is working hard to achieve his life goals. But that doesn't make him Jack, the dull boy, as he also spends his spare time with his friends.

Dr. Edakashwa Thubru is a Research Associate at our organization. With a background in BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery) and an MPH (Master of Public Health), She brings a unique blend of expertise to our team. Described as simple, passionate, and ambitious, Dr. Thubru is dedicated to making a positive impact through research. In spare time, she enjoys hanging out with family and embarking on adventurous experiences. With a strong commitment to both personal and professional growth, she is an invaluable asset to our organization.

Pritha Das is a Research Associate at MANT with a strong educational background in Anthropology. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Calcutta and a Master’s degree from Savitribai Phule Pune University. Pritha is a quick learner who is passionate about her work. With excellent observation and listening skills, she contributes valuable insights to her role. In her spare time, Pritha enjoys painting, watching documentaries, and exploring travel vlogs. Her diverse interests reflect her curiosity and love for exploration.

Sanhita has been working for the last three years as a Project Co-ordinator under Tobacco Control Project that has been implemented by MANT in the State of West Bengal through System establishment, building capacities and enforcement of legislation of different stakeholders. She has completed a Masters in Social Work with social worker’s skills, knowledge, principle and ability from the Vidyasagar School of Social Work under Vidyasagar University. She loves to work in a team and has the ability to lead a team from the front. When she is not at her work place you can find her at the gym, at shopping malls and hanging out with friends and in addition Sanhita is a professional dancer and it's her passion. Email: datta.sanhita@mant.org.in

Barsha is a hard-working and confident social worker who has completed post-graduation in Social Work (MSW) from Vidyasagar University and her graduation in Psychology from Calcutta University. For the last two years she has been working as a Regional Co-ordinator under Tobacco Control Project that has been implemented by MANT in the State of West Bengal through System establishment, building capacities and enforcement of legislation of different stakeholders. She has a prior two years of work experience in the field of Child Rights and Research studies.  Email: nandy.barsha@mant.org.in

Joydeb is a zealous social worker presently working as the Regional Co-ordinator under Tobacco Control Project that has been implemented by MANT in the State of West Bengal through System establishment, building capacities and enforcement of legislation of different stakeholders. He has Post Graduated in English and also completed a Masters in Social Work (MSW). He has very emotional attachment with MANT and serving here for almost eight years. He has been associated with MANT since 2011 and has worked in various positions like District Coordinator cum Data Manager, Project Assistant in past projects. He as a person is very adaptable, generous and modest.  Email: mant.dd@mant.org.in

Kaushik is the person responsible for building and maintaining our visibility on the internet. He is the Digital Marketing & Public Relation Executive at MANT. He knows best how to reach the right audience online with your content to meet the objectives of the organisation. He has an MBA degree in marketing from Jadavpur University and is highly knowledgeable in online marketing practices. 

Basudeb is working as a Community Video Producer. He used to work as a freelancer earlier and has gathered a good experience on video and photography. Here at MANT he has developed a good outreach at grassroots as working in close connection with tribal people of Purulia. He coordinates with field level, monitor project plans, organize trainings-workshops and provides necessary inputs at the field level for effective implementation of the programmes. As per his education is concern he has graduated in Mass Communication & Journalism from Calcutta University and has completed Post Graduation in Film Studies from Jadavpur University. Email: mondal.basudeb@mant.org.in

He is a videographer and video editor by profession and has 5 years of experience in the same field. He has previously worked on Santali music videos, short films, wedding videos, pre-wedding videos, documentary videos and Santali movies. He helps us document life of Santhal tribal community in Purulia. Email: rimilmurmu6633@gmail.com

Pramita has ten years of work experience as a faculty in several Fashion Technology Institutes. She also has more than four years of Industrial exposure as a designer and merchandiser. She has done Post graduate diploma in Fashion and Clothing Technology (FCT). In her spare time, you can find Pramita creating fabulous designs and paintings, shopping to decorate her home interiors. She also tries her best to offer quality time to her son. She has been working in MANT since 2005 as a Livelihood Promoter - Garments.    Email: pramitamukherjee79@gmail.com

He is a Fellow Chartered Accountant of Pal & Roy Chartered Accountants and is assigned as an internal auditor for MANT. He safeguards the financial accountability of MANT. He became an Associate Chartered Accountant in 1989 and a Fellow in 2005. In 2009, he also qualified as an Information System Auditor from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and again cleared as a Certified GST Practitioner from the same institute. He specialises in Internal Audit, Management Consultation and has expertise in Direct and Indirect Taxation.

Soumen has been working as a Senior Accountant for almost five years at MANT with sound knowledge on the subject. He has also worked in other organisations prior to MANT. He as a human being is very modest and reliable. Email: accmant.kol@gmail.com

Biswajit has been working with the Accounts Team of MANT as an Accountant with an overall work experience of twenty two years. He is very perfect and meticulous about is work. His witty nature makes him more popular and admirable to his colleagues.   Email: accmant.kol@gmail.com

Shantanu has been working as an Accountant for almost six years. Before joining MANT, he had worked for seven years in the same trade. He as a person is very much trustworthy.  Email: accmant.kol@gmail.com

Sujay is the most dependable person working in close association with MANT for almost more than ten years in the post of Logistic Assistant and is responsible for providing administrative support to all levels of the organisation. He is very much loyal, sincere and polite to all. Email: haldersujay1@gmail.com