Our Board

Guided by leaders who believe in every child's potential

Ashraya's Board of Directors brings together distinguished voices from education, policy, law, media, and the corporate world.

Board of Directors

The people behind Ashraya's mission

Prof. J.S Rajput
Director
Prof. J.S Rajput

Former Director NCERT, distinguished educational scholar and policy leader.

Geeta Dharmarajan
Director
Geeta Dharmarajan

Founder of Katha, champion of children's literature and transformative education.

Ghanshyam Dass
Director
Ghanshyam Dass

Experienced public administrator and education reform advocate.

Dilip Cherian
Director & Mentor
Dilip Cherian

Communications and branding strategist with deep policy expertise.

K.J. Alphons
Director
K.J. Alphons

Former IAS officer and Union Minister, known for impactful governance.

Anurag Batra
Director & Mentor
Anurag Batra

Media entrepreneur and thought leader in the Indian digital landscape.

Seema Jhingan
Director
Seema Jhingan

Founder partner at LexOrbis, leading IP and technology law practitioner.

S. Reghu Nathan
Director
S. Reghu Nathan

Strategic advisor with expertise in education and non-profit governance.

Sushil Jiwarajka
Director
Sushil Jiwarajka

Industry leader with decades of experience in policy and social impact.

Satish Jha
Founder & Director
Satish Jha

Alumnus of Harvard Kennedy School, Fletcher School & EDHEC. Visionary behind Ashraya's digital education mission.

Shantanu Jha
Director
Shantanu Jha

Core team member driving Ashraya's operations and strategic partnerships.

Ashraya leadership
Governance

Built on accountability, transparency, and purpose

Ashraya's governance is guided by experienced leaders who bring expertise across sectors — ensuring every programme decision is grounded in impact, ethics, and sustainability.

  • Distinguished advisors from education, policy, and law
  • Annual reports published for full transparency
  • Registered NGO operating since 1997
  • Strong institutional partnerships across India