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Centre for Governance & Sustainability, Raipur (CGS Raipur) is a NOT FOR PROFIT organ of CGS by Umesh ( CGS Group), a registered Micro Enterprise (MSME) providing Consultancy , Guidance & Services in various areas perticularly on Civil Services , Governance & Sustainability.

Our Mission

Centre for Governance & Sustainability issues (CGS) works in the areas of Governance &Sustainability. Being a Not for Profit Organ of CGS by Umesh ( CGS Group) initially it functioned as a vertical of Management Empowerment Foundation, an emerging global think tank & Non-profit Organization and as of now functioning as a vertical of Chhattisgarh Son ChirayanSamiti , a registered society and Non-profit Organization based in Raipur Chhattisgarh.

By utilizing & sharpening the tools & technologies of Public Administration and having equality,justice, freedom , comity & Inclusion at its core values under the Indian Constitutional framework, CGS strives for the Empowerment of State, Society and most importantly "We the People ".

We intend to contribute by method of Education, Training & Capacity Building, Policy & Program - Research, Advocacy & Support in an inherently Governance based participative approach & in collaboration with all likeminded institutions & stakeholders including Industry, Academia & Governments.

Our Founder, Advisors & Experts

Co-Founder

Naresh K. Banjare

Co-Founder & Chief IT Expert (Entrepreneurship & Business Development).

Founder and CEO

Umesh K. Mahilani

An Alumnus of NIT Raipur with diversified experience with Governance & Sustainability , Umesh is the Founder , CEO & Chief Coordinator of CGS.

Founding Member & Expert

Brij Bhushan Verma

Verma as the head of Chhattisgarh Son-Chiraiyan Samiti serves as a policy thinktank himself for CGS leading transformation of Rural-Chhattisgarh. ;.

Advisor , Member & Expert

Sumeet Sharma

An Alumnus of NIT Raipur & Research Scholor at IIM Raipur, Sumeet works on e-governance & ICT Issues .

Inspiration , Member & Guide

CHANDRESH K.S.

An Engineer with diversified experience of working with social Sector , Chandresh is a founding member of Netritva Sadhna Kendra presently leading administrative leadership development program "LEAD 36" which offers FREE residential CGPSC Coaching, Mentoring, and Leadership Development to 36 most deserving students from rural & economically backward sections of almost all districts of Chhattisgarh. He is our inspiration, serving as a member and guide.

Consultant , Advisor & Senior Expert

ATISHA BANJARE

An Alumna of IIM Bangalore & NIT Bhopal, Former Investment Facilitation Officer at CHiPS , Govt of Chhattisgarh & DGM at Idea Cellular Ltd. , Atisha works with us as a Career Consultant and Business Advisor.

Founding Member & Expert

Ishwar Sahu

Ishwar is a qualified Vocational Trainer & serves as the Respurce Person of CGS.

Scientific Resource , Faculty & Expert ( Engineering & Technical Education)

Dr Ayush Agarwal

An Alumnus of IISc Banglore & NIT Raipur , Dr Ayush heads Agrawal Classes in Baloda-Bazar District of Chhattisgarh working for quality scientific education with moral values. He looks after Scientific & Technical Education , Engineering & Technology issues at CGS.

Media & Resource Advisor

SHAMI IMAM

Shami serves as our Guide , Expert and Resource Person on Media & Community Resource Issues .

Resource Person & Expert

Dr Shama Hamdani

A distinguished Clinical Psychologist, Professor AMITY & Ravishankar Uni. , Consultant at Jayswal Neco Industries , Dr Shama serves as our Academic Advisor & Counselor on Mental Health & related issues

Scholor & Expert

Dr Rahul Singh

Researcher cum Academician having in-depth knowledge of Contemporary Issues in Politics and Sustainable development , Dr Rahul serves as an Scholor , Resource Person & Expert at CGS

Scholor & Expert

Binika Durgam

A Reserach Scholor & Faculty , Binika works with us as a Scholor & Expert on Sustainable Development Goals ,Tribal Development & Governance Issues.

Founder Member & Expert

Mitul Gupta

An Alumnus of NIT Trichy , a veteran civil service aspirant & a diversified faculty ; Mitul looks after Governance & Civil Service Issues.

Resource Person , Scholor & Senior Expert

Dr Naresh Kumar Sahu

A Post Doctorate Scholor & Professor , Dr. Sahu acts as an eminent Resourse Person for us on Social & Research areas relating to Humanities ,Tribal Development Issues , Media Sector & Multi-Disciplinary Studies.

Resource Person & Expert

Harshit Dewangan

An alumnus of NIT Raipur , Harshit has earlier worked with Tata Steel . He is a veteran Civil Service Aspirant , Faculty & Expert with CGS .

Founding Member & Expert

Ved Prakash Sidar

Vedprakash, a Mechanical Engineer and Navodaya Vidyalaya and NIT Raipur alumnus, is an experienced Civil Service aspirant. He's appeared in multiple UPSC Mains exams with Geography optional and mentors fellow aspirants in Chhattisgarh.

Advisor & Expert

Ashish Ganjir

Ashish is a visionary talent, a highly skilled producer and director in the entertainment sector, with a foundation developed at NIT Raipur. He exhibits adaptability, problem-solving skills, and an unwavering devotion and serves CGS as an Advisor & Expert in above areas.

Resource Person & Expert

Chitrakant Kurre

An alumnus of IGKV Raipur , Chitra serves as an Expert and Resources Person of CGS on Issues of Agriculture , Organic Farming and related issues .

Legal Advisor & Expert

Shahid Siddiqui

Shahid is a distinguished Lawyer working in Raipur , Chhattisgarh and serves us ad a Legal Advisor & Expert

Resource Person & Expert

Archana B.

An Alumna of NIELIT Calicut Kerala , Archana handles the CSR Project and is a comptent Learning and Development Trainer and Placement Incharge. She works as a Resource Person & Expert with CGS

Senior Mentor & Trainer

Raju Arumugham

An Hubert H Humphrey Fellow (US) & Certified NLP Trainer , Ara looks after the aspects of Training , Management & Social Leadership Development areas with CGS

Mentor & Guide

Samaan Sekhar ,Ex IAS

Sekhar Sir is a Faculty of ATTAIN IAS , Nagpur. He is also a member of Movement21 People a pan-India socio-cultural organization (https://www.movement21people.org/) & Movement21 Students and serves as our inspiration , guide and mentor and acts as an Expert on Education & Governance Issues.

Mentor & Guide

Tanveer Hasan , Ex IRTS

Tanveer Sir, an alumnus of JNU Delhi and former IRTS officer, teaches at ATTAIN IAS, Nagpur. He's a member of Movement21 People and Movement21 Students, helping , inspiring and guiding people and student community across the country. He's an expert for CGS on education and governance, advising on society, international relations, and governance issues..

Advisor & Guide

H.L.Ratre , Ex. IFoS

A Former Indian Forest Services officer, Ratre Sir, passionately motivates students from Chhattisgarh , especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to pursue All India Services. He serves as our mentor for civil service aspirants and acts as our Advisor on forest, climate change, and educational issues. .

Advisor & Expert

Sanjeev Jain

Former Chief Engineer & Advisor of CREDA , Govt of Chhattisgarh , Sanjeev serves as the Advisor & Expert on Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Issues

Advisor & Senior Expert

Anamika Singh

A Research Scholor with Stanford University , Anamika with her diversified global experiences advises us on Energy & Envioronmental Regulatory & Policy aspects

Mentor , Senior Advisor & Expert

CHANDRAHAS BEHAR

A Lawyer & Former IAS of 1988 Batch , Behar Sir has worked in different capacities in Chhattisgarh Government including Secretary , General Administration (GAD).He mentors & advises CGS on Governance Issues and is a Senior Resource Person under our "EK GHANTA TOR BAR"Empowerment Initiative.

Mentor & Inspiration

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Mentor , Advisor & Expert

Vishwash Meshram

Vishwas Meshram an Engineer and former Joint Collector and Joint Director of Chhattisgarh Academy of Administration, Raipur , Chhattisgarh believes in the possibility of a better world characterized by equality, freedom, social justice, and comity. He works at Vigyan Ashram Kasekera and with CGS both, mentoring and educating children in maths and English, guiding PSC and UPSC aspirants, and empowering weaker sections towards dignified life.

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About Us

Our Mission

Our Founder, Advisors & Experts

Naresh K. Banjare

Umesh K. Mahilani

Brij Bhushan Verma

Sumeet Sharma

CHANDRESH K.S.

ATISHA BANJARE

Ishwar Sahu

Dr Ayush Agarwal

SHAMI IMAM

Dr Shama Hamdani

Dr Rahul Singh

Binika Durgam

Mitul Gupta

Dr Naresh Kumar Sahu

Harshit Dewangan

Ved Prakash Sidar

Ashish Ganjir

Chitrakant Kurre

Shahid Siddiqui

Archana B.

Raju Arumugham

Our Mentors,Advisers & Senior Experts

Samaan Sekhar ,Ex IAS

Tanveer Hasan , Ex IRTS

H.L.Ratre , Ex. IFoS

Sanjeev Jain

Anamika Singh

CHANDRAHAS BEHAR

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Vishwash Meshram

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