Meet Our Advisory

Earthitude Research Forum

Ramesh Chandra Lahoti

President, FKCCI

A Bangalorean with decade in business has become a passionate voice for traders currently serving as secretary of Bangalore wholesale pulses and food grains merchants Association, President of Bangalore wholesalers Association President of Federation of Karnataka Chambers of commerce and industry with an ability to work with policy makers irrespective of the government and prevail over Government. The man with the Midas touch.
Rajan Johri
Fellow CIPD (UK) is a Social Anthropologist and a Business Management professional
Rajan is a Change & Transformation specialist having work experience of over 30 years with multinational companies in India, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. He led human resource management, service quality, continuous improvement, leadership and organization development assignments. During his Middle East tenure, he was nominated as the Academic Ambassador for the University of Petroleum and was the Country Representative- India for the Institute of Change & Transformation Professionals Asia (ICTPA) Thailand.

As a passionate social entrepreneur Rajan organizes a ‘Festival of Cultural Ecology (FOCE) with over a hundred College Interns from diverse disciplines like Anthropology, Economics, Science, Technology and Business Management. These Interns work on projects that raise sensitivity towards flora, fauna and the environment. They conduct outreach programs with rurban communities to accelerate development of habits that conserve natural resources. In the past years Interns have done meaningful projects like easy-to-assemble nests for birds using biodegradable material and a water purification pipe made of Bamboo.

For the past several years, Rajan has worked with young school students in creating Eco-Gardens, Save Water campaigns and broadcasting on FM Radio of Akashvani (All India Radio, Lucknow).
School of Leadership (SOL), the social responsibility wing of LeadẄynn, has conducted several focused group discussions on themes like benefits of circular economy. There is an ongoing Standing Conference of working out new economic models for sustainability of ecosystems and ways of enhancing livelihood opportunities for those dependent on use of natural resources.

In all projects, the objective of FOCE to assist communities to reduce overconsumption, adapt to their environments and live within the means of their ecosystems.
Making a blend of behavioral anthropology, psychology, neuroscience and design thinking, Rajan created a methodology that he calls ‘Behaviour by Design’ (BbD). It offers a structured way for inculcating behaviors aligned to specific conservation and sustainable goals adopted by an individual, group, organization or a business enterprise. For effective communication of the message BbD utilizes Folklore, Music and Drama as the medium to highlight cultural beliefs and practices that have Nature as the central theme.

Dr Murthy Idarakatti

Information Technology/ AI/ ML Expert

Experienced global leader with expertise in insurance, healthcare, telecom, retail, government relations, banking, and education. Currently advising on strategy, partnerships, leadership, business development, and negotiations. Well-connected with government officials, industry leaders, and celebrities. Founder/CEO of Leave Solutions and Director/Chairman of APCCF. Previously with IBM, Accenture, and ING. Recognized by Rotary and honorary consulates.
Keerthi D’Souza

MD Life Giver Pressional Services

UN Hero Certificate Awardee for WED Event Celebration 2019, Assessor with CII ITC – Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development, Director, Seeds of Sustainability, NGO, Executive Chair for Sustainability and Community Initiatives, Global Society for HSE Professionals, Executive Forum Member – Dialog – A Healthcare Digital Magazine, Executive Co-Chair CAHO – Student Research Mentoring program, Technical Advisor, CAHO, Fire Safety Initiative, Consultant, Auditor, Trainer on Sustainability, CSR, Biodiversity, Environment, OHS, Energy, Asset Management, Consultant for Sustainable Procurement in Supply Chain, Expert on IMS Integration with a Sustainability perspective

Dr. H N Chanakya

CST, IISC

Prof. H N Chanakya is a leading expert on biomethanation of waste. He has a PhD in effluent treatment and 40+ years of experience in R&D. He has developed innovative AD technologies for various feedstocks and value-added products from digester outputs. He is a member of several advisory committees and has contributed significantly to sustainable development.

Mahesh

A visionary leader, innovator and critical thinker with sharp focus on strategy and problem solving, has held the top position as country lead for a US based organization serving the built environment. Has guided individuals to start their own ventures and supported several businesses identify clients and build partnerships. Has incredible organizing skills and conducted numerous national and regional business & networking conferences and events over years and has gained vast recognition from Industry leaders across India. He is currently guiding an entity based in the US to establish their presence in India. He is a technology enthusiast and has built products that serve the B2B space and education. Has supported various educational and environmental and health causes over the years among working professionals and organizations. He holds a masters degree in management and follows current economic and business trends to identify and explore opportunities for growth.
Pritam Kumar Sinha
Experienced Leader in Digital Transformation, Sustainability, and Smart City Solutions |
Indian Administrative Fellow, Government of Karnataka | Fellow in Public Health | Expert in
Emerging Technologies, SDG, ESG & CSR Consulting

Aneta Loj

Aneta Loj is a seasoned professional with a unique blend of experience in sustainability, renewable energy, corporate leadership, and spirituality. Her professional journey has taken her across Europe and Asia, having lived and worked in Hong Kong, Japan, China, and India. She currently serves as the Director of the Brahma Kumaris in Poland, where she encourages and supports the spiritual empowerment of individuals and groups. Her deep commitment to sustainability and capacity building has led her to engage in impactful community projects. Since 2011, she has contributed to the India One Solar Thermal Power Plant as an R&D Coordinator and was also responsible for overseeing the Awareness and Training Center on Concentrated Solar Thermal Technologies in collaboration with UNDP, GEF, and the Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. As the Focal Point of the Brahma Kumaris at the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, Aneta actively participates in global environmental discussions. She has represented the Brahma Kumaris at numerous high-level UN conferences on climate change, biodiversity, desertification, ocean and sustainability, bridging policy advocacy, sustainable lifestyles, and spiritual values. Embracing the inside-out approach, she is dedicated to contributing to a dignified, harmonious, and sustainable space for all.