About Us
Founder's Message
Ms. Neha Chawla is the Founder of NGOStory, a media platform advocating the work of grassroot NGOs and Director of Project Shiksha, with a decade of corporate experience across IT, startups, hospitality, and ed-tech. Born in the city of Tata's (Jamshedpur), she carries her values of giving back to the community as her legacy. She is also a 2 time published author (amazon.com/author/nehachawla) & her work in the social sector within a network of over 2500+ NGOs, amplifying their voices and driving positive change is known for its valuable content creation and innovative platform.
Project Shiksha was started with the idea of bridging digital literacy gaps for the last mile and helping them embrace technology for a 21st century future. Project Shiksha works in collaboration with government schools & helps empower their curriculum by supporting their learning through its flagship programs like Coding, Entrepreneurship, Life Skills etc and being their partner in the much needed growth of the last mile children.
Neha Chawla
Director
People who support our work
Amit Murarka
Amit Murarka, currently serving as the executive director at Wells Fargo, brings a wealth of experience from various esteemed organizations like Elysian Capital, Scotiabank, Capco, TD Securities, and more. A graduate of Schulich School of Business at York University with an MBA degree, he possesses over 20 years of corporate industry experience.
Harris Ahmed Mohammed Ismail
Harris Ahmed Mohammed Ismail, an engineer and mathematician passionate about education, works for an EdTech company, focusing on academics and research. He finds personal fulfillment in improving education in his local community, volunteering as a tutor and assisting with meals for the underprivileged.
Namratha Ramesh
Namratha Ramesh, from Kanakapura, is currently involved in software development at Celliber Technology, contributing to search and rescue mission products. While not yet a full-fledged educator, Namratha aspires to make a difference through education,, tutoring neighbors and collaborating with organizations like Project Shiksha.
Amit Singh Kukreja
Amit Singh Kukreja, currently serving as Vice President and General Manager at Celliber (Octasic India) & Octasic Sales (APAC), boasts a rich professional background with notable stints at Gimbel & Associates, STMicroelectronics, and Wipro Technologies, amassing over 18 years of corporate industry experience.
Pravesh Pandey
Pravesh Pandey, currently serving as Managing Director at Handcrafted Restaurant Private LTD, brings a wealth of expertise from his extensive tenure in the hospitality industry, including notable roles at Zomato, Byg Brewski Brewing Company, and Impresario Handmade Restaurants and having over 22 years of experience.
Our Educators
Geeta Bhurat
Geeta Bhurat, a resident of Harlur, holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature. With a deep-rooted passion for teaching, Geeta is eager to contribute her teaching skills and storytelling expertise to an organization that positively impacts the lives of young learners, fostering their abilities in English and Maths while also introducing them to the benefits of meditation and yoga. Geeta has joined Project Shiksha at the Harlur School Centre and aspires to transform education with her sheer dedication and hardwork.
Ramya Balaji
Ramya Balaji, a seasoned Software Engineer with over 8 years of expertise in the coding industry, blends her passion for technology with her love for nature and commitment to social causes. For the past 8 years, she has dedicated her time and skills to support government schools, NGOs like Everest, and underprivileged schools such as Brightway and Davarabeesana Hill, within the neighborhood. She joined Project Shiksha to put impact on GLPS and Krishnappa School Centre.