Team
At SR Asia, our work is guided by a set of uncompromising values that define who we are, what we do, and how we deliver impact.
At SR Asia, our leadership represents the perfect balance of experience and innovation. With backgrounds spanning engineering, research, human resources, sustainability, and corporate consulting, our experts bring global perspectives and local insights. What unites us is our shared mission to create impact that is measurable, meaningful, and lasting.
"I believe monitoring and evaluation are not just about numbers, but about creating meaningful change in communities."
Expert in CSR project evaluation with extensive experience in designing, monitoring, and assessing the impact of corporate social responsibility initiatives across diverse sectors. Over the years, I have successfully led evaluation studies for reputed organizations such as THDC India Limited (THDCIL), GAIL (India) Limited, and Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL), focusing on areas including community development, education, women empowerment, livelihood generation, health, and sustainability.
Associate Professor , Faculty of Management , SRM Institute of Science and Technology .Ph.D. (Management) Masters in Management Bachelors in social science (Mathematics)
Dr. Swati Bhatt
Director
“Sustainability is about balance — between growth, responsibility, and global best practices.”
Birendra Raturi is the Founder and Director of Social Responsibility Asia (SR Asia), a non-profit organisation that he established in 2011 to advance environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainability in the Asian region. He has 26 years of experience in engineering, international business, and quality management, and holds multiple certifications from reputed institutions, such as CBI Netherlands and IRCA UK. As a master coach and trainer, he has trained over 500 professionals from various sectors and countries on CSR, sustainability, and sustainable development.
CBI Netherlands – Train the Trainer, International Business / Trade / Commerce; M.Phil. (Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology); M.Phil. (Microwave Electronics); Post Graduate in Physics
“Engineering projects succeed when both technical excellence and social responsibility go hand in hand.”
I served as the Executive Director (Technical) at THDC India Limited, bringing with me an illustrious career spanning 38 years of expertise in civil engineering, infrastructure development, and CSR leadership. Over the course of my tenure, I was responsible for steering large-scale hydropower and renewable energy projects, providing technical leadership in planning, design, and execution while ensuring adherence to international quality and safety.
Bachelor of Engineering, IIT Roorkee — Retired Executive Director, THDC India Limited
Rakesh Khare
Senior Advisor
Core Team & Specialists
She works as a research analyst and has over two years of experience on CSR project assessment, impact evaluation and in sustainability reporting assurance.
She has over four years’ experience in both Human Resources and research activities. She also maintains data and sourcing of recruitment agencies including universities.
Shruti handles talent engagement and HR operations at SR Asia. She is also involved in supporting recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives.
She has more than five years’ experience in the finance / Banking sector providing solutions to the clients.
Lalvulmawii manages project execution and field operations. She plays a key role in ensuring timely coordination and smooth implementation of project activities.
She specializes in sustainable development with expertise in assurance of BRSR and sustainability reporting. Her work involves conducting site visits, preparing site-wise reports,and materiality analyses.
She has experience in SAP CPI. She is responsible for Salesforce implementation, data integration, trend analysis, and technical assistance.
Eshwar Lawadiya is a Project Officer with a focus on sustainable development initiatives.
Experts
A dynamic engineering professional with 33+ years of experience in project execution, design, and engineering operations, specializing in steam turbine components. Formerly with GE Power India Ltd. as Lead Engineer,
Pallavi Khanna is a versatile professional with expertise in education and development economics, bringing over 6 years of combined experience in research and teaching. With a distinguished academic background, she
Ajit Kamble is a dedicated Social Expert at SR Asia, specializing in socio-economic assessments, stakeholder consultations, and community development planning. With extensive experience in conducting baseline and impact assessment studies,
Ganesh Kumar Raja is a dedicated Social Expert with hands-on experience in community-based organization (CBO) strengthening, project coordination, capacity building, and compliance monitoring. He has worked with Swathi Mahila Sangha
Culture at SR Asia
“We believe in teamwork, integrity, and innovation. Each of us contributes differently, but together, we move in one direction — towards sustainable development.”
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At SR Asia, we believe that real change happens when talented people come together with a shared vision. We are always looking for passionate, curious, and committed individuals who want to make a difference.
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