Nitesh Bhardwaj

Nitesh Bhardwaj is a seasoned professional with a rich background in social entrepreneurship and program management. As the Founder of Aadiwasi JanJagruti since January 2017 and Co-Founder of i-Behind the Ink since April 2022, Nitesh has demonstrated a strong commitment to social change. Nitesh currently serves as Program Manager at AKRSP-India and is an Acumen Fellow, participating in a competitive leadership development program focused on cultivating future social changemakers. Previous roles include Field Consultant at The YP Foundation, Social Media Consultant at RISE Infinity Foundation, and Mentor of Change at Atal Innovation Mission. Nitesh has also held positions with UN SDSN Youth as a Global Schools Advocate and as Project Officer for District Administration Ranchi. Nitesh holds a Master's degree in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs from Doon University and a Bachelor's degree in the same field from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University.