Richa Audichya, the Director of Jan Chetna Sansthan, is a dedicated advocate for tribal human rights since 1991, with an impressive career focused on the welfare of indigenous communities, particularly the concerns of Adivasi women. She holds a BSc. degree from Rajasthan Agriculture University and an M.HSc in Education Extension from MS University, Vadodara. Through her role as Director of Jan Chetna Sansthan, Richa has spearheaded numerous projects in collaboration with organisations like Swiss Aid, CRY, CARE, CASA, CAPART, and ACTION Aid. Her work encompasses various critical issues, including education, nutrition, health, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, and the Panchayat Extension To Scheduled Areas Act.

Dr. Ashok, the Chief Executive of Jan Chetna Sansthan, primarily focuses on Livelihood and Microfinance. He began his journey as a community mobiliser at Aastha Sansthan in Rajasthan. He has worked on various issues such as the empowerment of tribals, the formulation and strengthening of people’s institutions and organisations in Abu Road, supported by SWISS Aid. Furthermore, he has worked on bonded labour, the Tendu Patta struggle for wage increment, and has contributed to the building of community-based organisations. Dr. Ashok has also extensively worked on forest rights, primary education, health and nutrition, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005. He has also been involved in the National Rural Mission and the Elected Women Representatives Empowerment Programme. He is an active member of various campaigns on MGNREGA, tribal welfare rights, and closely collaborates with the Soochana Evam Rozgaar Abhiyaan.”