Governance · Advisory Board

Our Advisory Board

A circle of subject-matter experts — sustainability leaders, gynaecologists and mental health practitioners — guiding Making The Difference's flagship programs across environment, health and community well-being.

3 AdvisorsProject LajjaKalpataru · Miyawaki Forests

Advisor Profiles

Detailed bios, focus areas and quotes from each advisor.

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Shri Lalit Kumar Tiwari

Advisory Board Member

Global EHS Head & Chief Sustainability Officer — Kalpataru

Environment · Sustainability · Kalpataru / Miyawaki City Forest

In the journey with Making The Difference NGO, I have seen desires being converted into reality. Hope to create milestones ahead.

It gives me immense pleasure and honor to be a member of the Advisory Board at Making The Difference NGO. Throughout my career, I have been passionate about environmental and social causes. A year back when I thought of social impact on a larger scale, I came across Making The Difference NGO — a young team of professional, passionate, energetic volunteers driven by their Chairperson Mr. Deepak Vishwakarma, working with selfless motives for the underprivileged. Together we aim to spread our wings across the nation where Kalpataru projects — especially the 'Miyawaki City Forest' — will be initiated, as urbanization has deteriorated quality of life. The combined efforts have been an enriching experience for me and my organization Kalpataru, and together we will take social work to the next level.

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Dr. Smitha Moorthy

Advisory Board Member — Project Lajja

Gynaecologist & Founder, Sanjeevani Hospital Foundation

Menstrual & Reproductive Health · Project Lajja

Everyone, especially children and adolescents, should have access to accurate health information and resources.

I am proud to serve as an advisory member for Project Lajja at Making The Difference NGO. This important initiative focuses on menstrual health and hygiene, as well as sexual and reproductive health. My mission is to help empower young people to understand their bodies and make informed choices. By addressing menstrual health and hygiene, we are not only breaking the stigma around these topics but also promoting overall well-being. I am proud to be part of an organization dedicated to creating positive change through preventive healthcare projects, and I look forward to contributing to this important work and making a lasting impact on the lives of young people in our community.

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Dr. Surabhi Chhabra

Advisory Board Member — Project Lajja

Consultant & Head of Department, Emergency & Trauma · Mental Health Coach

Emergency Medicine · Mental Health · Project Lajja

Menstrual health is an essential experience for every girl — making it a smooth and memorable journey is vital.

I am Dr. Surabhi Chhabra, an Emergency and Trauma doctor with a strong focus on mental health. As a dedicated mental health coach, I specialize in guiding individuals towards personal growth and emotional resilience. My experience in emergency medicine has equipped me with the skills to handle high-pressure situations, while my work in mental health allows me to support individuals in their journeys toward well-being. I am thrilled to be a part of Making The Difference NGO's Project Lajja. The fusion of mental health and menstrual health is an area I am particularly passionate about. Through my involvement, I aim to leverage my expertise to enhance project delivery and strategize initiatives that truly resonate with our target audience.

Note: Bios and quotes are sourced from the organization's public pages and lightly edited for clarity.

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