India Chapter Team

Dr Manju Phadke is a PhD in Biochemistry with 32 years of teaching experience. She was the former Vice Principal and Head of the Department of Microbiology at SIES college of Arts Science & Commerce, University of Mumbai. She’s an active researcher with a lot of publications, projects and awards to her credit. She’s the founder member of EcoRox, an NGO dedicated to environmental issues.

Dr. Ramesh Pandit is a senior Cardiologist in Mumbai with more than 50 years of experience in the medical field. He was educated in Nagpur and Mumbai and had higher training in Cardiology at Howard University, Washington D.C. He was President of the Association of Physicians of India in 1996. He is currently working as an attending Cardiologist at Fortis and MGM Hospital Navi Mumbai and is also doing charitable work at Lions Service Centre in Navi Mumbai. Dr. Pandit is very active in the academic field and has published many papers in national and international journals. He and his wife live in Navi Mumbai, India.

Mr. Khot is a proprietor at RK Associates, a tax consultancy firm, in Mumbai, India. He has been the accountant for the Maina Foundation since 2013. He completed his Bachelor’s in Commerce (Accounting & Finance). He lives in Navi Mumbai with his wife.

Ms. Kalghatgi is a partner at RK Associates, an accounting firm, in Mumbai, India. She lives in Navi Mumbai with her husband and is actively involved in assisting the Maina Foundation with media, graphics, and fundraising organization.