At Riddhi Shala, we believe in teamwork and teamspirit. Riddhi Shala team is full of diversity. Our team comprises of scholars with decades of experience and also young colleagues full of enthusiasm. Riddhi Shala team is a wonderful amalgamation of experienced and enthusiastic young scholars who are discharging various responsibilities in the organisation. To get acquainted with our team, please see the links given below.
Dr. Letha Ram Mohan (Director – Academics)
Dr. Letha is a seasoned educationist with nearly four decades of experience in the field of school education, specializing in Early Childhood Education (ECCE) and adolescent education.
Dr. Letha's extensive experience includes her recent role as an Expert in Monitoring & Training at Sesame Workshop India, where she designed frameworks for ECCE, developed learning outcomes for children aged 0-8 years, and created training modules. Previously, she was a Research Associate at TISS Mumbai, focusing on the 'Situation Analysis of DIETS in UP' funded by UNICEF, where she was involved in tool development, field visits, and qualitative analysis.
As Chief Consultant at EDCIL India (Technical Support Group of the Ministry of Education), she coordinated various national projects and activities, including SSA, Samagra Shiksha, NAS, NIPUN Bharat, and NEP (2020) implementation. Her responsibilities included drafting annual reports, organizing national workshops, and monitoring state-level educational initiatives. Dr. Ram Mohan also contributed to the NCERT Project Approval Board and was a member of the NCF Working Group and Library & Sports Committee.
Her professional skills encompass designing capacity-building programs for educators, curriculum development, large-scale educational program conceptualization, and creating assessment and monitoring frameworks. Additionally, she excels in documentation, partnership management, and developing educational content for diverse stakeholders.
Dr. Letha Ram Mohan is based in New Delhi and holds a strong commitment to expanding her research and contributing significantly to the cause of education in India.
Dr. Devakumar Dutta (Executive Director – Academics)
Dr. Dutta is a distinguished educator and seasoned administrator with over three decades of experience in academic and administrative roles within the educational sector. Dr. Dutta earned his M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., and Ph.D. degrees, alongside specialized training from the In-STEP program in the USA. His extensive career began as a postgraduate teacher in Geography before transitioning to the Directorate of SCERT, Assam, where he served in various capacities, culminating as the Joint Director in the rank of Professor.
Throughout his career, Dr. Dutta has significantly contributed to educational planning, management, and leadership development in Assam. His roles have included being a State Nodal Officer for Centrally Sponsored Schemes on Teacher Education and a representative for the State Government at the ERC, NCTE, Bhubaneswar. He has also been instrumental in developing training modules for teacher professional development and acting as an expert adviser for numerous recruitment and capacity-building initiatives.
Dr. Dutta’s research interests and administrative efforts have focused on enhancing the quality of teacher education. His notable works include studies on the demand and supply of teachers in Assam, assessments of state-level capacity-building institutions, and policy formulation for teacher educator transfers and postings. He has played a crucial role in establishing the SCERT, Assam as a Leadership Academy and has been involved in various national and state-level educational committees. Since his retirement, Dr. Dutta continues to contribute to the field of education as a consultant for the State Leadership Academy, SCERT, Assam. His enduring commitment to improving educational standards and fostering leadership in education underscores his reputation as a respected and influential figure in the academic community.
Dr. Shailesh Rosha(Advisor – Health)
Dr. Shailesh Rosha is a Gold Medalist in Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery. He is also a renowned practitioner in Panchagavya Chikitsa. He is a major proponent of adopting a healthy lifestyle, which he also reiterates in his speeches at his periodic health camps and seminars.
Dr. Rakesh Kumar(Advisor – Programmes)
Dr. Rakesh is ex-Principal DIET and CTE Bhagalpur, Bihar. Also Ex-Byjus Teacher Trainer for Mathematics. He is a passoniate Mathematician.
Dr. Sushma Lather(Expert-Curriculum Development)
Dr. Sushma Lather is a highly qualified physicist with a strong research background. She is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Physics Department at MKJK College, Rohtak (since September 2019).
Dr. Lather's research interests lie in the areas of material science, ceramics, and multiferroics. She has published several research papers in high-impact international journals, including Ceramics International and Journal of Alloys and Compounds. Her work has been focused on the development of new materials with specific dielectric, magnetic, and electrical properties.
In addition to her research experience, Dr. Lather also has experience in teaching physics at the university level. She is motivated and results-oriented, with a strong work ethic.
Dr. Jasneet Kaur(Expert-Curriculum Development)
PhD Mathematics, Ex-Assistant Professor Miranda House, Delhi University and Ex-Lecturer SCERT Haryana.
Dr. Parul Maheshwari(Expert-Curriculum Development)
Dr. Parul currently working as Associate Professor – Mathematics, GGS IPU College, New Delhi
Ms. Sukanya(Expert-Curriculum Development)
She is an English Teacher. Presently teaching language in a delhi based renowed south-indian aided school.
Mr. Vivek(Program Lead - Meghalaya)
Mr. Vivek is managing the whole Meghalaya team. He is involved in right from hiring the manpower/resources for the implementation of program to execution of collectives, distribution of material and conistently following the strategy to achieve the targets under the project.
Ms. Asha(Program – Documentalist)
Ms. Asha have master degree in Social Science and she have experience of working for serveral non-profit organisations in Meghalaya. She is assisting in program implementation to Mr. Vivek and documneting the progress of the program.