Social Development Foundation has been able to reach a population of 118,537+ across 1050 villages, 69 Gram Panchayats, 30 Blocks, and 13 districts of Odisha.
Membership of the Governing Board is honorary — board members receive no remuneration or sitting fees beyond travel reimbursement.
Mrs. Suravha Pattnaik
Chairperson / President
Former Head Mistress at Deulabeda Colliery School, Talcher. Dedicated her time after retirement to social work, joining the Board in 2010, with a focus on education for children in slum areas.
Mrs. Nibedita Das
Vice-President
A teacher by profession, working on education and health of children in the mining area since 1997. Joined the Board in 2010.
Mrs. Tapaswini Mohanty
Joint Secretary
A teacher by profession, joined the Board as Joint Secretary in 2010.
Mr. Ashwini Amanta
Treasurer
A diploma engineer by profession, joined the Board as Treasurer in 2010.
Mr. Budhadev Das
Founder cum Secretary
Founder of Social Development Foundation, serving as Executive Secretary since 2010, with over 15 years of experience across livelihood, women's empowerment, primary education, and maternal & child health. Recipient of the Biju Kanya Ratna Yojana Certificate of Appreciation (FY 2017-18) and the Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab State Level Award (2018-19).
Mr. Dibakar Pattnaik
Member
Board member since 2010.
Mr. Sripati Kunar
Member
A safety engineer by profession, based in Assam. Board member since 2010.
Mr. Bimal Baral
Member
A qualified engineer with vast experience in the development sector. Board member since 2010.
Mr. Ramachandra Pradhan
Member
A development consultant. Board member since 2010.
