Amrat Singh, Director, CUTS International & Head CUTS Centre for Consumer Action, Research & Training (CUTS CART)
Amrat Singh has a Master’s Degree in Social Work with more than two decades of experience in the development sector. He has expertise in Consulting, Project Conceptualisation, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Networking for development interventions.
He has worked with reputed Government agencies, Corporates, and NGOs on various flagship programmes and schemes supported by Government of India and Bilateral and Multilateral agencies, he has provided leadership to diverse field based projects across thematic areas. He has vast experience in working on large scale research and implementation projects, especially in the areas of Governance, Consumer Protection, Sustainable Development, Non-farm Livelihoods, Entrepreneurship, and Skill Development.
Madhu Sudan Sharma, Senior Programme Officer, Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS International) is a research & development professional and has earned double master’s in Anthropology and Sociology after graduating in Biology. After acquiring 20 years of work experience in the social sector and serving as a ‘Research Fellow’ for Indian Council of Medical Research, he is associated as a Senior Program Officer with the Organisation to work under good governance and consumer safety related programmatic areas. He is especially responsible for Access to Information, Social Accountability, Civic Entitlements, Food Safety, Fire Safety, and Road Safety related projects. He is also involved in various other activities of the Organisation.
He has worked intensively at grassroots with a network of CUTS, more than One Thousand civil society organisations, in Rajasthan to strengthen civic participation in the decision making processes of all levels of government. He has worked in Consumer Safety and Road Safety areas in more than 12 states of India and carries experiences related to good governance practices from the United States of America, South Eastern Country (Malaysia), and South Asian countries (Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh) as well.
Amar Deep Singh is an experienced Senior Programme Officer with over 18 years of expertise in governance, consumer protection, sustainable consumption, and health sector. He holds a master’s degree in English Literature and a second master’s in Management. He has been an integral part of CUTS International since July 2008, leading their urban governance and sustainable consumption initiatives. CUTS International’s urban intervention and citizen engagement work received recognition from the Chief Minister of Rajasthan state, in 2016. He is responsible for coordinating research and advocacy projects, conducting training sessions, and representing CUTS in various sectors, both nationally and internationally.
Rajdeep Pareek, Programme Officer has more than 15 years’ experience in working with projects related to agriculture and animal husbandry and its allied sectors. He is an agriculture graduate from Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner. He has earlier worked in Kisan Call Center toll-free number 18001801551 (A Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare project) for more than four years and Cattle Breed Improvement Programme (CBIP) by Department of Animal Husbandry, Govt. of Rajasthan for four years. He has been an integral part of CUTS International since April 2016, leading the project ProOrganic and associated with other projects related to sustainable production and consumption.
Simi T B, Assistant Policy Analyst is a post-graduate in law from Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala with specialisation in Environment Law and Consumer Law. Since December 2004, Simi is working with CUTS. Her research area is sustainable development issues, with a focus on consumer empowerment. At present, she is responsible for projects on sustainable consumption apart from shouldering responsibilities on food safety and standards, consumer protection, road safety and other related research writing works.
Pritika Nayak, Research Associate, with a Master’s in Economics (Development Studies) from Symbiosis School of Economics and a Bachelor’s in Economics from K.J. Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce, she brings a strong analytical background to her work. Her experience in both secondary and primary research equips her to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, addressing key developmental challenges through impactful research and innovative solutions. Her academic journey has been further enriched by internships at esteemed institutions, enhancing her research skills and solidifying her interest in rural development, sustainable development, health, and agriculture.
Shreni Jani, Research Associate holds a Master’s in Public Policy and a Bachelor’s in Economics from the University of Mumbai. Her professional journey includes extensive research on municipal budgets, taxation policies, and the governance of urban local bodies, complemented by experience in public finance and urban mobility. Currently, she contributes to projects focused on sustainable development and consumer protection, leveraging her analytical skills and strategic insights to deliver innovative, meaningful solutions.
Badri Narayan Sharma, Consultant is post graduate in commerce and one among the staffs at the center continuing for more than 20 years. He mainly looks after various publications in Hindi like Gram Gadar, Panchava Stambh and several others at the centre. He also contributes to the other programmatic areas of consumer education and protection and sustainable development.
