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Mr Baljinder S Saini completed his Master degree in Agriculture Entomology from CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar (Haryana) in 2001. He was recipient of University Merit Fellowship during Master’s degree. After completing his Master’s degree; he worked as Research Fellow in Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana from November 2001 to March, 2008, Before joining Tata Trusts in June 2008, he was also associated with Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ambala as Subject Matter Specialist (Plant Protection) from April, 2008 to June 2008. For his paper titled ‘A look into the potential of cotton-IPM technology adoption in Punjab’, he was awarded the 2nd Best Research Findings Award in the First Congress on Insect Science held in Ludhiana in 2005. He was a Visiting Scholar to Cornell International Institute for Food, Agriculture and Development (CIIFAD), Cornell University, Ithaca (NY) from January 19, 2012-29 February 2012. Mr Baljinder has more than 30 scientific and extension publications to his credit besides participation in national and international seminar/workshops, Radio talks.

Khorshed is an alumna of Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai and has been working with the Trusts since 2008. She has completed an Executive Education course on Performance Management in the Non-Profit Sector from Harvard Business School and a six-week course on Agriculture from Cornell University, USA. She anchors the Tamil Nadu Initiative and is responsible for monitoring, implementation, partnership building and overall grant management.

Mr. Tam Lal Pokharel (Suraj) has been working with RGR(Tata Trusts) since 2008. He has done his Masters in Computer Science and managing Finance, Accounts, HR and Grant Management functions of RGR. He is also anchoring Tata Trusts supported 'Nepal Earthquake Response' program as Area Manager (Nepal) since May 2015.

Mr Kulbir Singh Brar holds professional degree of M. Sc. Vegetable Science from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. He is having more than 10 years of experience in the field of Agriculture and Rural Upliftment. Mr Brar is working as Sr. Area Manager in RGR Cell

Mr. Harmandeep Singh Sran holds professional degree in M.Sc. Soils from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana with having more than 12 years of experience.

Mr. Kanwaljeet Singh holds a professional degree in M.Sc. Agronomy from Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar with having more than 12 years of experience in Agriculture. He has been managing BCI program in Punjab.  

Mr. Gurpreet Singh Walia holds professional degree in M.Sc.  Entomology from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana with having more than 15 years of experience. He has been managing Agriculture projects in Mansa and Barnala districts (Punjab).

Mr. Harjeet Singh holds professional degree in M.Sc. Agricultural Economics from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana with having more than 15 years of experience. He has been managing Agriculture projects in Muktsar and Fazilka districts (Punjab).

Mr. Baljinder Singh holds a professional degree in M.Sc. Horticulture from Khalsa College (Guru Nanak Dev University), Amritsar with having more than 12 years of experience in Agriculture. He has been managing Agriculture projects in Doaba region (Amritsar, Gurdaspur and Tarn Taran) of Punjab

Mr. Gurlal Singh holds professional degree in M.Sc.  Vegetable Sciences (Horticulture) from Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni (Solan, HP) with having more than 5 years of experience.