Dr. Subhash Chander is an accomplished academician and educator with over two decades of experience in the field of education. His areas of expertise include teacher education, inclusive education, educational policy and the integration of educational technology to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.

He has contributed extensively to national and international research initiatives and has served on several committees associated with leading educational bodies, including NCERT, NCTE, NIOS, RCI, CBSE and the Commonwealth of Learning (COL). His work reflects a strong commitment to educational innovation, quality improvement and capacity building.

Dr. Chander has authored scholarly publications with internationally renowned publishers such as SAGE and Springer, conducted international school audits and facilitated numerous workshops for teachers, school leaders, administrators and parents. Through his research, training and academic leadership, he continues to contribute significantly to the advancement of education in India and beyond.

Dr. Romila Bhatnagar is a distinguished academician and educator with extensive experience in the field of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) and Elementary Education. As an Associate Professor at NCERT, she has been actively involved in strengthening early learning and foundational education through curriculum development, research and teacher education initiatives.

She has made significant contributions to several national educational programmes, including the development of the Preschool Curriculum, Guidelines for Preschool Education, NISHTHA Modules, Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) initiatives, and various policy documents related to early childhood education. Her work has played an important role in promoting developmentally appropriate practices and quality learning experiences for young children.

Dr. Bhatnagar has also coordinated numerous training programmes, workshops and capacity-building initiatives for educators across the country. Through her contributions to curriculum reform, digital learning resources and teacher professional development, she continues to advance the cause of quality ECCE and foundational learning in India.

Dr. Parul Srivastav is a renowned expert in the field of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, with over three decades of experience in child development, education, counselling and psychosocial interventions. Her professional expertise spans Family Therapy, Play Therapy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specific Learning Disabilities and Developmental Disorders.

She has been associated with the National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) in various leadership capacities and has coordinated counselling services through the Child Guidance Centre, Adolescent Guidance Service Centre and regional centres of NIPCCD. She has also led the Advanced Diploma in Child Guidance and Counselling, affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India.

An accomplished trainer and mentor, Dr. Srivastav has contributed extensively to capacity building in the areas of Life Skills Education, Family Life Education, Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), Child Development and Child & Adolescent Mental Health. Her work continues to support the holistic development and well-being of children, adolescents and families across India.

Prof. Shraddha Kapoor is a distinguished academician and researcher in the fields of Early Childhood Education, Child Development and Gender Studies. An alumna of Lady Irwin College, she holds a B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the institution and has been associated with its faculty for several years.

Her areas of expertise include early childhood education, childcare, developmental psychology, counselling, gender justice and women’s empowerment. She has authored numerous research articles and book chapters and has actively guided postgraduate and doctoral research in these domains.

Committed to promoting equity and inclusion, Prof. Kapoor’s work focuses on child well-being, gender sensitivity and empowering young learners to lead lives of dignity, awareness and social responsibility. Through her teaching, research and mentorship, she continues to make significant contributions to the field of human development and childhood studies.

Ms. Priyanka Barara is a seasoned education leader with over 24 years of experience in school education, academic leadership and institutional development. As Principal of Salwan Public School, Rajendra Nagar, she has been instrumental in fostering innovation, excellence and holistic development in education.

Under her leadership, the school has received several prestigious recognitions, including the British Council International School Award, Best School Awards for Holistic Development, Use of Technology and After-School Programmes, as well as recognition in prominent national school surveys. She also represented the school in the Australia India BRIDGE Programme, an international initiative promoting intercultural learning and global collaboration.

Ms. Barara has actively contributed to educational innovation, curriculum enrichment and technology integration. Her commitment to quality education, student development and capacity building has earned her several accolades, including the Outstanding Leader Award. Through her leadership and vision, she continues to inspire meaningful educational practices and lifelong learning.

Ms. Rashi Oberoi is an experienced educator and academic leader with over 25 years of dedicated service in the field of education. She holds an Honours Degree in History, a Professional Master's Degree in Management and is a Certified Master Trainer.

Throughout her career, she has conducted numerous professional development programmes for educators on themes such as Project-Based Learning, Activity-Based Learning, Student-Centric Teaching Strategies and innovative approaches to Social Science education. She has also played a key role in curriculum development, assessment policy formulation and the design of the Salwan Learning System.

Ms. Oberoi has published research papers in national and international journals, developed teaching-learning materials for CBSE and school curricula, and trained educators in effective classroom engagement strategies. She continues to contribute to school quality enhancement initiatives and educational innovation through her leadership, training and academic expertise.