Our Team
The People Behind the Mission
Meet the Team
Ms P N Vasanti is the Director General of CMS and is responsible for overseeing all initiatives and management. She specializes in strategy development, designing, researching and evaluating development communication initiatives.
Vasanti is a PhD scholar at JNU on media studies and has double Masters degrees in Psychology and Management. She often gives talks and lectures, and writes on the current Media Scene and Trends in India (regular column in Mint called Fine Print since 2008), Use of Mass Communication in Development Programs, Role and Impact of Mass media, Communication Research, Behavior Change Communication and Entertainment Education Strategy.
Vasanti has been an active advocate for more accountable media and been part of the Ministry Committee in drafting the Content Guidelines for the Broadcast Sector.
A seasoned professional and a strong problem-solver with over decades of experience in strategic/social bent in large-scale Programme Design, Training, Planning & Management. A Social Scientist and advocacy persona who has applied knowledge and expertise in utilizing various innovative mediums as a tool for social and environmental advocacy.
Expertise in conceptualizing and executing impact/social/environmental campaigns using films as a tool, Mr Sabyesachi Bharti is currently working as the Deputy Director, CMS VATAVARAN. His responsibilities include devising, creating and curating innovative interventions in social change using media as a tool.
He has successfully executed several ground-breaking socio-environmental projects for organisations including GIZ, High Commission of Canada in India, UNDP India's "SECURE Himalaya" Festival, and The Leprosy Mission Trust India's "HEAL India campaign".
He is also an active member of the IUCN Commission on Education and Communication (CEC) since 2018.
MBA in Finance, IMT, UP. He has more than 18 years of experience in accounts management, taxation (Direct & Indirect tax), statutory audit, tax audit, internal audit, financial reporting, statutory compliances, and project fund management. Currently serves as Sr. Manager, Accounts & Finance at CMS VATAVARAN.
Master Degree in Computer Application. He has over 16 years of experience in monitoring software and hardware operations and has managed multiple software programs for various projects in CMS. Presently working as Sr. IT Manager in CMS VATAVARAN.
Ms Preeti Kashyap holds a Master of Arts Degree in Mass Communication Advertisement & Journalism, diploma in Computer Science and PG diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development from IGNOU. She has experience of working on graphic design software (Corel Draw, Photoshop), HTML and DTP.
She coordinates with various academic institutes for enrolling participation and provides all relevant support in organising webinars, competitions, film screenings and workshops. At present she is working as Sr. Executive at CMS VATAVARAN since 2013.
Ms Khushboo Kohli holds an M.Sc. in Development Communication and Extension from Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi. She specialises in social media management, campaign coordination, content creation, research and community outreach — with hands-on experience across both online and offline platforms. She brings a versatile skill set rooted in development communication to create meaningful impact.
Ashish Kandpal holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from GB Pant Institute of Engineering & Technology. He brings experience across the social sector, communications, and environmental engagement — having worked with Pratham Education Foundation on large-scale education programs and initiatives in collaboration with UNESCO and the Government of Maharashtra.
Skilled in social media management, digital content creation, and Adobe Premiere Pro, Ashish channels his passion for nature, films, and storytelling into CMS VATAVARAN's work at the intersection of environment, media, and public engagement.
Mr Lal Singh is pursuing graduation from IGNOU, New Delhi. He also has experience working with Koha, FileMaker Pro and MS Office. At present he is working as Executive at CMS VATAVARAN since April 2017.