Junior Consultants
Ms. Avipsha Mohanty
Junior Consultant (RID)
She hold a Master’s in Environmental Planning & Management from the School of Planning & Architecture, Vijayawada, and a Bachelor’s in Urban & Regional Planning from CET, Bhubaneswar. With over four years of experience in urban planning and disaster risk reduction, I currently serve as a Junior Consultant at the Resilient Infrastructure Division, NIDM. My role involves facilitating training programmes, workshops, and webinars. In my previous role, I have contributed to projects such as PMC for Hazaribagh Municipal Corporation and SWM DPRs for 12 ULBs in Assam, and have co-authored several white papers for business proposals in the public sector.
Ms. Koyal Sindhu
Junior Consultant (IUINDRR)
Koyal has a multidisciplinary background in the social sciences, with postgraduate degrees in Sociology and Population Studies. She holds an M.Phil. in Planning and Development from IIT Bombay. Her research interests span educational inequalities, cultural studies, technology and society, and the intersections of family and health. As a Junior Consultant with IUINDRR at the National Institute of Disaster Management, she coordinates national research initiatives, facilitates academic partnerships, manages stakeholder communication, and supports the planning of conferences and capacity-building programs. Her role also involves research administration, expert coordination, and review of academic outputs. She has previously contributed to knowledge-building efforts at the Indian School of Public Policy and the Urban Health Resource Centre.
Ms. Priyanka Sharma
Junior Consultant (Social Media Optimizer)
A postgraduate in Mass Communication with over a decade of experience in media and public engagement, having worked with esteemed organizations such as the Research Unit (Press Information Bureau), Electronic Media Monitoring Centre (Ministry of Information & Broadcasting), DD India (Prasar Bharati), Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0 (Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs), and Sadhna Media Pvt. Ltd. Proficient in content development, TV anchoring, and the creation of impactful communication materials including factsheets, explainers, features, and social media posts. At NIDM, actively involved in developing and executing social media strategies and calendar planning; preparing pre- and post-event content for day-to-day institutional activities; managing YouTube streaming of live webinars; occasionally anchoring institutional programmes as assigned; coordinating media liaison for important events; and optimizing digital outreach through strategic use of hashtags and tagging.
Shri Ritesh Singhal
Junior Consultant (Record Management)
A commerce graduate from the University of Delhi and a postgraduate from IGNOU, brings over a decade of administrative and documentation experience to his current role as Junior Consultant (Record Management) at the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), where he has been serving since September 2021. Prior to joining NIDM, he served as a Stenographer for more than 10 years in esteemed organizations such as the High Court of Delhi and Bharat Broadband Network Limited. His expertise includes record management, administrative coordination and document control, with a strong focus on accuracy, confidentiality and organizational efficiency. He continues to contribute actively to streamlining documentation processes and strengthening the institute's record-keeping practices in alignment with institutional policies and government standards.
Shri Momin Chaudhary
Junior Consultant (Library)
With over 9 years of experience in library and information services, I am currently working as Junior Consultant–Library at NIDM, Ministry of Home Affairs (since January 2025). I previously served as Assistant Library Information Officer at NCMRWF, MoES, handling library management, acquisitions, classification, cataloguing, and administrative tasks. I hold an M.Lib.Sc. from the University of Delhi, a B.Lib.Sc. and B.A. (Hons) in Hindi from Jamia Millia Islamia. I have participated in national and international library conferences and received several awards during Hindi Pakhwara competitions for excellence in office procedures, creative writing, and typing.
Shri Gouri Shanker Gurjar
Junior Consultant (Campus Management)
A dedicated and technically proficient professional, retired from the Indian Army after 18 years of service in a Technical Trade. Experienced in operating advanced military systems such as missiles, radars, and tanks. Academically qualified with a Postgraduate degree from Gujarat University and completed specialized military training including the UI Radar Course and ADP(F) Course. Since last 5 years working in NIDM as Junior Consultant and looking after Campus Management (Security, Maintenance, Logistics, e-office etc.)
Shri Durga Singh
Junior Consultant (Hostel Management)
A dedicated and technically proficient professional, retired from the Indian Army after 24 years of service in a Technical Trade. Experienced in operating advanced military systems such as Guns and radars. Academically qualified with a graduate degree from Education Corps of Indian Army and completed specialized military training including the Junior Leader Course. Since last 4 years working in NIDM as Junior Consultant and looking after Hostel Management (Maintenance, Logistics, Catering, Accommodation etc.)
Shri Sandeep Kumar Singh
Junior Consultant (RID)
Sandeep Kumar Singh is a dedicated professional with over six years of experience in disaster management and education in social sciences. Right now, he's a Junior Consultant at the Centre for Recovery and Reconstruction at NIDM. Before that, he worked as a Young Professional at the Centre for Industrial DRR and FMC. Sandeep has a M.Sc. in Applied Geography from the University of Madras and a Bachelor's in Education from RIE, Mysore (NCERT). He has conducted profuse national training programmes and workshops alongside well-known institutions. He has also been a Subject Matter Expert and has taught in several respected schools. His skills cover GIS, Remote Sensing, training development, geospatial analysis, and strategies for building community resilience.
Ms. Sakshi Rawal
Junior Consultant (Coordination)
Ms. Sakshi Rawal is a graduate from the University of Delhi and having knowledge of stenography, typing and office management. In her current duties as Junior Consultant (Coordination) at the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), where she has been working since October 2021, handling monthly reports, ticket booking, travel management, attendance, monthly bills of employees and other work. Prior to joining NIDM, she served as Office Assistant / office coordinator for more than 15 years in esteemed organizations such as the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Youth and Sports and other private sectors
Shri Ajay Singh Negi
Junior Consultant (IT)
Ajay Singh Negi is an experienced IT professional with over a decade of expertise in system administration, network management, and IT infrastructure support. He is currently serving as a Junior Consultant (IT) at the National Institute of Disaster Management. Ajay holds an MCA degree and has worked with esteemed institutions such as IGNCA, ICMR, and HDFC Bank. He has also completed MCSA-MCSE coursework, demonstrating his commitment to continuous learning in the IT domain.
Shri Nauman
Junior Consultant (Photography & Coordination)
Mr. Nauman is currently serving as Junior Consultant (Photography & Coordination) at the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), Ministry of Home Affairs. With a strong passion for visual storytelling, he completed a one-year professional photography course from True Lens Academy, Kashmir. Graduate in History from University of Delhi, his expertise lies in capturing impactful images, managing coordination tasks, and supporting visual documentation for disaster risk reduction activities. He also brings valuable field experience, having worked in project coordination roles, and has participated in various disaster management workshops, including those organized by NIDM. Nauman is proficient in multiple languages and possesses strong communication and multitasking skills, making him a dedicated contributor to NIDM’s media and outreach initiatives.
Ms. Jaya Rai
Junior Consultant (IUINDRR)
Jaya Rai is a Junior Consultant at the National Institute of Disaster Management, serving the Training & Academic Section and IUINDRR-NIDM division. She brings multidisciplinary expertise in Environmental Sciences, Geology, Environmental Impact Assessment, Climate Change, and Remote Sensing & GIS. She holds dual master's degrees in Environment Science (IGNOU) and Geology (Banasthali Vidyapith), and postgraduate certifications in remote sensing & GIS and creative writing. Her professional experience spans environmental management, content management and scientific research including valuable research experience as a Project Fellow at the University of Delhi working on sustainable development projects in Uttarakhand's Himalayan region. Jaya has contributed to multiple research publications on climate change, geological studies, and environmental challenges in the Himalayan region and Andaman & Nicobar region. She has completed specialized certifications in Climate Change, Environmental Impact Assessment, and ESG Sustainability.
Shri Tushar Gola
Junior Consultant (Video Editing & Graphics)
Mr. Tushar Gola is currently working as a Junior Consultant (Video Editing & Graphics) in the Media, Communication & Public Relations Cell at the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), Ministry of Home Affairs. A creative professional with a strong technical foundation, he holds a Diploma in Video Editing from CRAFT Institute, Delhi, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Prior to joining NIDM, he contributed to various high-impact cultural projects at Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, Ministry of Culture, Delhi. Tushar brings a unique blend of artistic vision and technical precision, specializing in visual storytelling, motion graphics, and digital content creation, playing a key role in enhancing the visual outreach of NIDM’s disaster awareness and communication initiatives.
Ms. Ritu
Junior Consultant (IUINDRR)
Ritu works as a Junior Consultant at the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), with expertise in geospatial analysis and disaster impact assessment. She holds postgraduate degrees in Geography and Public Administration, along with a PG Certificate in Disaster Management. She is also UGC-NET qualified in Geography and is proficient in QGIS, ArcGIS, and Google Earth Pro softwares. As part of IUINDRR-NIDM, she assists in organising capacity-building training programmes, coordinates with IUINDRR-NIDM members for membership, capacity-building activities and long-term collaboration, compiles reports and documentation related to DRR, and facilitates communication with various stakeholders.
Shri Madivada Ravi
Junior Consultant (Administration)
Mr. Madivada Ravi is a B.Tech graduate in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering from RGUKT University (IIIT Nuzvid) with over 9 years of experience in office management, administrative support, and organizational coordination. He has served as a Project Associate at the Andhra Pradesh Human Resource Development Institute (APHRDI), Government of Andhra Pradesh, where he played a key role in streamlining operations, maintaining records, and supporting HR functions. As an IIITN student, he contributed as a Webcasting Techno-Craft for the Election Commission of Andhra Pradesh during the 2012 elections. In 2017, he had the honor of representing APHRDI at the prestigious ICEGOV International Conference held in New Delhi.
Shri Susheel Srivatsava
Junior Consultant (Information Technology)
Susheel Srivatsava is a B.Tech(Mechanical) from PVP. Siddhartha Institute of Technology - Working as jr.consultant (IT) holding over 2+ years of experience in maintenance, troubleshooting, and support of network infrastructure within an organization, working in different projects and teams having relavent certification(CCNA) and Assisting in the installation and configuration of routers, switches, firewalls and CCTV. Performing the basic network troubleshooting and escalate complex issues Maintaining network documentation and update configuration records. Configuring basic network equipment, monitoring network performance, and supporting end-users with connectivity issues. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
Shri Kuraganti Rajendra Prasad
Junior Consultant (Accounts)
Kuraganti Rajendra Prasad is completed MCA & M.Tech (Computer Science) from Jawahar Lal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada and also completed Diploma in Education (D.Ed). Before joining of NIDM, he has more than Seven Years experience as a Senior Accountant in Andhra Pradesh Human Resource Development Institute (APHRDI), Government of Andhra Pradesh. He has vast experience in Annual budget preparation, monthly expenditure preparation, monthly filing of GST, Challans payments regarding EHS, GPF, CPS, APGLI, PT, GIS, booking of expenditure in CFMS & PFMS portal and monthly salaries preparation. He has One Year experience as a Training Coordinator in APHRDI, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Prior to joining APHRDI, He has more than Four Years teaching experience in computer field in Degree colleges.
Shri Koteswara Rao Gudimetla
Junior Consultant (Campus Management)
A dedicated and technically proficient professional, retired from the Indian Army after 18 years of service in a Technical Trade. Experienced in operating military systems such as Communication of Air Traffic Control (ATC), More type of Signal Networks racks, Radio Signal, Wireless signal equipments (both Radio’s, Motorola and Exchanges & Network EPABK), plotting of degrees ground to air attacks. Academically qualified with gradation from ANU, Andhra Pradesh and completed specialized military training and handling of Admin Office works, Public Accounts and Army institutes accounts, logistics and liaison activities. Successfully completed a MS Office, Network and Advance Excel Courses enhancing crisis management and emergency response capabilities. Proven leadership in managing teams, coordinating resources, and maintaining operational efficiency in both military and civil environments. Since last 4 Years working in NIDM as Jr Consultant and looking after Campus Management of Supervision, Management (Campus Horticulture, Sanitization, Security & Housekeeping, Gardner & Logistics, e-office) etc.
Shri Nishant Bodhwani
Junior Consultant (Training)
He is serving as Junior Consultant (Training), Training & Academic Section at NIDM since September 2024, under supervision of Ms. Ritu Sood, Administrative (Officer), Training. he holds a dual Masters Degree in Economics from IGNOU & Masters in Disaster Management & National Security from Rashtriya Raksha University and have Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management from IGNOU. He has an around 05 years of experience in the field of disaster management. He worked in District Disaster Management Authority West Delhi as Project Coordinator and thereby District Project officer for about 04 years. He worked closely in the field of Disaster Response, Conducting Mock exercises and trainings on disaster management at District level. He has coordinated for various District level campaigns and meetings. His current responsibilities including coordinating with faculty members for training programmes, preparing replies for Correspondence received from MHA, NDMA, Ministries and other departments, preparing nominations for officers/officials of NIDM, preparing Orders/Circulars/SOPs of Training & Academic Section, NIDM and any other work assigned from time to time.