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Mr. Tasaduk Ariful Hussain is the founder trustee of NEST. He worked for social and environmental development for more than a decade in various parts of the country. By education a Geologist Mr. Hussain is presently the Managing Trustee and Executive Director of NEST |
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Anita Dutta heads the livelihood initiatives of NEST. A master in Agricultural Nematology, Anita is working in NEST for last one year. After completion of her formal education she worked in print media and also as a teacher. She is responsible for exploring and enhancing community livelihood opportunities in the areas where NEST is working. |
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Dipankar Bora is a craft specialist working in the development sector for last 12 years. He started his development carrier working with Sanjoy Ghose in Majuli. As a Bamboo craft expert, he developed various utility products of bamboo with high market demands. He was trained in URMUL on various Development issues that led him to setup Rural Economic Developments Society (REDS) in Majuli. He is working in NEST for last five years. |
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Rekhamoni Hazarika graduated in philosophy before joining NEST in the year 2004. She was associated with the district Mahila Samiti of Lakhimpur District and with Asom Sahitya Sabha, Dhekiajuli Branch. At present she is heading the women and governance cell of NEST. |
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Rishu Barnwal graduated in Business Management before joining NEST in the year 2005. He is trained in proposal development, NGO accounting and Gap analysis of Microfinance Institutions. He also works as a resource person for various accounting trainings. Rishu working at present in NEST as the head of the Accounts and Administration along with overseeing the economic empowerment of women through weaving craft development. |
