President
Prof. Santanu Acharya
Retired Registrar, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar
Award-winning literary figure (Sahitya Akademi recognition); educator since 1958.
Management Team
A team of educators, professionals, and community leaders.
Leadership Built For The Long Run
The Institute is governed by an Executive Committee of educators, professionals, and community members who serve in an honorary capacity. Operational direction comes from the Secretary; strategic oversight from the Executive Council. No board member draws compensation from the Institute.
Vice-President
Sri Mahesh Prasad Pani
M.Sc. (Chemistry), LL.B.
Member, Expert Committee for ITC formation under the Director General of Technical Education.
Secretary
Sri Bhagirathi Panda
M.A. Psychology (Delhi University), MBA, B.Ed (Mental Retardation)
Over twenty years of administrative and liaison experience.
Director
Sri Debaraj Mohapatra
Retired, Odisha Engineering Service
Board Member
Er. Bichitra Nanda Pradhan
Civil Engineering (Retired)
Board Member
Sri Debasish Gouda
M.Sc. (Geology), Industrialist
Board Member
Smt. Jostna Mohanty
M.A.; Parent member
Board Member
Dr. Bibhuti Bhusan Nanda
M.S. Orthopaedics
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Our Governance Structure
Three layers, each with a defined role.
General Body
All registered members of the society. Meets annually to review the year and elect office-bearers.
Executive Committee
President, Vice-President, Secretary, Director, and four members. Meets quarterly. Approves budgets, programmes, and major decisions.
Day-to-Day Operations
The Secretary leads daily operations with the support of programme heads, lead teachers, and the chief therapist. Decisions affecting children are taken jointly with the family.
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Specialist Advisors
Beyond the Executive Committee, we draw on specialist advisors — ENT, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, audiology, and speech therapy — who consult on programme design and difficult cases. Their guidance is offered in the same honorary spirit that built this institute.