Manish Raikar

Manish Raikar has a strong work experience in the development and non-profit sector. Manish started their career in 2002 as a Development Specialist at TARU Leading Edge, where they worked until 2006. Manish then joined HLFPPT, Hyderabad as a Project Officer, where they worked for four years until 2010.

In 2010, Manish joined Naandi Foundation and held various roles during their tenure. Manish started as a Program Manager, where they implemented national-level nutrition surveys and maternal health projects across different states of India. Manish then moved on to become the Head of the South East Zone, responsible for overseeing operations in that region.

Currently, Manish holds the position of Head of the Commercial Department at Naandi Foundation. Manish is also the Team Lead for the Quality Cell, leading the quality portfolio for a project called Nanhi Kali.

Overall, Manish Raikar has a diverse and impressive work experience in project management, program implementation, and leadership roles in the development sector.

Manish Raikar has a diverse education history, with multiple degrees obtained from Osmania University. From 2000 to 2002, they pursued a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree with a focus on Program Management & Research. During the same period, they also obtained another MSW degree with a specialization in Social Sciences. Later, from 2009 to 2012, Manish attended Osmania University again and completed a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, specializing in Law.