SJSM is pleased to welcome Upmanyu Patil as a member of its Advisory Board. With over three decades of experience in rural development, climate action, and social enterprise, he brings deep expertise in designing and scaling community-led initiatives.

A trained civil engineer with a management background, Upmanyu has held leadership roles at Swayam Shikshan Prayog (SSP), where he contributed to strategic planning, operations, partnerships, and large-scale development programs across water, sanitation, energy, and rural livelihoods.

He is the Founder Director of Sakhi Unique Resource Enterprise and a pioneer in promoting clean energy solutions, including the co-creation of the Oorja cookstove and a rural distribution model engaging over 2,200 village-level entrepreneurs, reaching more than 200,000 households. His work on climate-resilient solutions and nature-based practices has impacted over 3,000 villages and 500,000 families.

His guidance will strengthen SJSM’s efforts in sustainable livelihoods, climate resilience, and community-driven development.