Our Executives & Members

Banashri Bose Harrison retired from the Indian Foreign Service in September 2016 after serving as a diplomat for 35 years in different parts of the globe. Her last position was Ambassador to Sweden & Latvia. She was mentored in her diplomatic career by late Ambassador Satnam Jit Singh, the former patron of HANDS from whom she learnt about its sterling work.Prior to joining the diplomatic service she was a lecturer in the University of Delhi for four years. Teaching ignited in her a life-long interest in helping the young people to learn and to prepare them for the challenges of life.

Ph +91 98186 98999

Educationist, member of the Rotary Club of Kalimpong served as vocational Director in Rotary 2005-2006. Social worker working with families of Drug Addicts & Alcoholics. Executive member of HORAK (Hotel & Restaurant owners Association of Kalimpong). Trained  in the field of HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse. Proprietor of David Gas Distributors.

E-mail:
shardamukhia@gmail.com   Ph +91
9832096611

Pioneered the Hotel & Restaurant Association of Kalimpong and directly involved in Tourism and other social activities. Initiated the AA programme and AI-Anon programme in kalimpong. C-owner of Kalimpong Park Hotel. Also the Managing Trustee of a monastery. Married in 1988 to Chhoden. Has a daughter Nitika Serene, born in 1992. Hobbies include art and music.

E-mail:parkotel@sify.com 

 Ph +91 9832094741

Nava Ratna Pradhan
S/o late PR Pradhan and late Mrs San kumari Namchu,
Resident of SUMI compound,KD Pradhan Road,kalimpong.
Studied at SUMI and passed old HS system in 1974 and joined viswa bharati santiniketan,completed master degree in English and joined SUMI as asstt teacher in 1979,did BEd from RKBT college in Darjeeling and MEd from santiniketan.
Appointed as Principal of SUMI in 1989 and served till july 2018.Actively engaged in the church work of the Diocese of Eastern Himalaya,the church of North India and supervised the Diocesan Institutions till 2017.involved in social activities as a member of KSA till 1985,was the President of kalimpong body building Assn and president of kalimpong Tae kwon do assn.was actively involved in civil defence movement in kalimpong.recipient of Director General’s medal for civil defence movement.was conferred with Siksha Ratna award from Govt of West Bengal in 2015 and is also the recipient of National Award to Teachers from Govt of India in 2017.now a member of the Board of Mgmt Dr Graham’s Homes kalimpong and member Board of Governors St Paul’s school,Darjeeling.

+91 99327 57005

Anu Radha Singh
As a textile designer with over three decades of experience in the vibrant garment and fashion industry of Delhi, I have woven my passion into every layer of my life. My journey has been a tapestry of work, adventure, and creativity, even dabbling in the art of studio pottery.

Now, nestled in the enchanting hills of Kalimpong, I’m immersed in a truly magical experience, collaborating with the local community to bring new visions to life.
Our efforts have caught the attention of prestigious American universities, and now we’re joining forces to make a meaningful impact together.

+91 98100 52182

Dr. Prasanjit Biswas
Senior Medical Officer at District Hospital Kalimpong. Seving the Govt of West Bengal, Health department for last 30 years. Was a medical officer at Bijanbari Hospital, Darjeeling for 5 years. Serving the people of Kalimpong at the District Hospital for the last 25 years.

+91 89187 44527

Qualified Lawyer converted into a teacher, teaching in S.U.M.I., primary section for the last 14 years. Being a victim himself he is volunteering as a counselor at HANDS Rehab.

E-mail: bidan62@yahoo.com  

Ph +91 9641199409

A retired Air Force Officer, keen social activist, founder of a very effective organization “Save the Hills” and fully involved in the HANDS work.

E-mail:prafulrao@gmail.com  

Ph +91 9475033744 /+91 9832093746

MA, LLB, one of the senior most Advocates of Kalimpong and an active social worker, president of Bharatiya urkha Parisang, Zone-II. Past Asst Dist overnor of Rotary Club, Dist 3240 & Past President of Rotary Club, Kalimpong.

E-mail: pravakardewan@gmail.com 

Ph +91 9434007034

is very successful architect and engineer of Darjeeling District and Sikkim as well. Being one of the oldest engineer in the area , has numerous work done with various prominent schools and institutions. Is a very keep citizen in eradication of social problems like Drug abuse and alcoholism.

E-mail:
ashokpradh@gmail.com Ph +91 9434760417

Mrs Rinku Singh is an interior designer, with her interests extending to landscapping, painting, choreography and most of all charity work. As a senior Indian diplomat’s  spouse, she has travelled and stayed in all parts of the world taking keen interest in various cultures and traditions while also working for local charities. During her stay in Zambia (Africa), Mrs Singh set up a Mother Teressa Home from scratch to look after orphans of deceased AIDS patients, raising funds partly through cultural activities.

E-mail:
singhrinku@gmail.com 

Ph +91 9818582626

Expert worker in the field of Drug Addiction. Runs a successful floriculture business in the name of Exotic Seeds & Bulbs. Working among families of drug addicts and alcoholics. Keep interior Decorator.

E-mail: esbg@sify.com 

Ph +91 9832368490

Proprietor Cast n Catch Adventures a company that provides Adventure Tourism in and around Kalimpong. Founder member of KAI Kalimpong adventure Inc which promoted all kinds of adventure tourism in the hills. Has been working with chemically dependent people for over 10 years.

E-mail:
cleanapache@yahoo.com Ph +91 9800411724

Is a young business entrepreneur with interests in the newspaper distribution trade in Kalimpong and Gangtok and owns a hotel in Bhubneshwar. Is also the
Editor of Himalayan Times. He was the founding president of the Darjeeling
District Youth Welfare Forum as well as the Chief Coordinator of the Kalimpong
Winter Festival. Is also a former president of the Lions Club of Kalimpong. He is actively involved in several social projects in Kalimpong

E-mail:
himelayantimes@rediffmail.com   Ph +91 9832016738

Young, enterprising individual in the field of electronic media. Founder of Kalimpong
TV “KTv” a very popular channel, respected for its extensive and precise
coverage. Plays a key role in educating and providing awareness to the society
on various social problems.

E-mail:
kalimpongtv@gmail.com Ph +91 9832093491