Who We Are | North East Impact Foundation

Field Operations Active / 8 Eastern Himalayan States

Section 8 Registered Institution • Guwahati Regional Secretariat

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Institutional Leadership

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Grounded expertise spanning academic social science, sustainable finance, rural enterprise incubation, and strategic brand management.

Director

Nirmali Das

Nirmali Das is an academician and social science researcher with 8+ years of experience in the education sector and a strong passion for tourism development. She holds a graduate degree from Gauhati University and an M.Phil from Dibrugarh University. She is specialised in tourism marketing, rural development, community livelihoods, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. Currently, she is pursuing a PhD at the MBA Department of Tezpur University, where she has been awarded the prestigious ICSSR doctoral fellowship.

Director

Amrita Basu

Amrita Basu is a visual artist and social entrepreneur based out of Kolkata and Guwahati. Her areas of work encompass the intersections of art and sustainable development, social enterprise and impact. She is an alumnus of the Rabindra Bharati University and a fellow of the Shantiniketan Society of Visual Arts and Design.

Project Consultant

Ashwini Krishna

Ashwini Krishna is a forward-thinking educator, social entrepreneur, and consultant specializing in sustainable rural development, cultural preservation, and ecotourism. With a deep commitment to fostering coexistence between forest-based communities and their natural environments, Ashwini blends intuitive wisdom and creativity to drive positive change.

Advisor & Mentor

Dwijadas Chatterjee

Dwijadas Chatterjee, a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years of experience, specializes in corporate finance, business development, project management, and strategic planning across diverse industries. He is a certified Independent Director and an expert in financial structuring, risk control, taxation, and operational efficiency. A Professor of Practice under UGC guidelines, he mentors and trains entrepreneurs through initiatives by IIMCIP, MSME, Niti Aayog, and various state governments. He is actively involved in capacity building, incubation programs, and sustainable livelihood projects nationwide. His expertise extends to commerce, finance, and entrepreneurship, fostering business growth and enhancing enterprise value.

Advisor & Mentor

Trailukya Dutta

Trailukya Dutta has over 15 years of experience in marketing and brand management of international repute. Apart from FIIB’s accolade, he has earned certificates as Future CMO- an executive development programme from IIM Kozhikode followed by Consumer Neuroscience and Neuromarketing from Copenhagen Business School, Denmark. His passion on Marketing and Brand Building has rewarded him leading roles in several MNC’s in Logistics, Consumer Electronics, Telecom, Personal Care and FMCG industry. Amidst serving in the corporate scope, he decided to invest more time and dedication in building a sustainable business model in health and wellness category by linking the needs between farm and consumers. Trailukya's focus on circular economy and post-harvest value addition has not only created a positive impact on society but also serves as an inspiration for many aspiring entrepreneurs.

Advisor & Mentor

Dr. Simanta Kalita

Dr. Simanta Kalita is a seasoned sustainable development professional with over two decades of experience in leading institutions and managing high-impact projects across climate-smart livelihoods, enterprise incubation, environmental conservation, safety, water-sanitation and sustainable tourism. Currently the CEO of AIC-SELCO Foundation, he has successfully partnered with national and international agencies including the World Bank, AFD, JICA, UNDP, UNICEF, AIM-NITI Aayog, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC), and Ministry of Tourism (MoT), Govt of India. A respected thought leader and guest faculty at premier institutions like IIT Guwahati, IIM Shillong, and Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, Dr. Kalita has also earned accolades such as the NITI Aayog's National Social Innovation Award, and GEF-UNDP's Certificate of Excellence. He holds a PhD from Gauhati University, an Executive Certificate on Management from IIM Ahmedabad, a Certificate on Institution Building from IRMA and a Global Leadership Certificate from Johns Hopkins University, USA. Dr. Kalita is also a Certified ESG Professional from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), Ministry of Corporate Affairs and brings extensive expertise in institution building, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and social innovation.

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