Ecosphere Spiti Eco-Livelihoods

Team

Ecosphere represents the sum of experiential and operational synergy that exists between three NGO’s MUSE, SSS & STAG that have been facilitating sustainable development and eco livelihoods in the Spiti Valley for over five years.

		Parikshit was one of the founder members of Muse and it was his vision and love for Spiti that inspired him to establish the NGO Muse and work in this region. The team lost Parikshat unfortunately in a car accident while he was returning from Spiti in the winter of 2003.

		Ishita is a young dynamic development professional. Her experience of working at the grassroots and passion for the environment and mountains has been the driving force for both Muse and the enterprise.

		Sunil is a founder member of Muse. He branched off from his IT career in Australia in 2002 to work in the development sector in India and has been actively pursuing his passion for the mountains, their indigenous peoples, environment and their mutual needs.

		Sonam Angdui, better known as Nono (the title for the king of Spiti), has been one of the pioneers in setting up this enterprise. His love and concern for Spiti brought him back to his homeland after getting an education at Delhi University. He has contributed immensely to the development of the region and his active role and leadership has proven critical for the success of this initiative.

		Kishore Thukral is a man of varied facets. A financial broker by profession, Kishore is an avid mountaineer, traveller, writer and photographer. His passion for heritage conservation inspired him to take on the mammoth task of restoration of Dhankhar Monastery.

		Cherring Norbu who was the winner of the Mr. Spiti event organised by the Nono in 2001 is a dynamic individual with a vast array of experience in various fields such as politics, tourism, youth affairs, accounting, child care, mountaineering, etc. He is the Manager for the Spiti operations.

		Nawang Chhopel is a field worker involved in diverse issues pertaining to plantation and green houses.

		Bhutit, a strong headed women whose passion for equity and earth inspired her to work with Muse and Nono.

		Namgyal Dolma a Rangrik nomo (girl from rangrik village, famous for its pretty girls!!) keeps the office up and running efficiently. She is the silent worker behind the scenes.

		Sonam Lotey is a young and energetic boy from Kaza, who has recently joined the team as a field worker for the solar passive architecture projects.

		Cherring Angdui, alias Anjaan, is an intense and passionate person whose love for wildlife and passion for the conservation of Spiti’s cultural and natural heritage has made him an integral part of the tourism initiative.

The Lahaul Team

Amar Singh is the co-ordinator of our projects in Lahaul and has been responsible for the greenhouse and passive solar house projects. He is also managing the Keylong branch.

Sohan Singh is a dedicated worker who hails from Lahaul and has been handling the accounts for the Lahaul branch.

Consultants

Jasrriet, a development professional from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, is a master in innovation and a storehouse of ideas and energy. Her diverse skills make her an indispensable asset for Ecosphere Spiti.

Supporters

- Ashok Thakur
- Subhash Negi
- P.L Negi
- Dr. Virendra Singh
- Kishore Thukral
- Gopika Khanna
- Rinchen Wangchuk
- Rodney Jackson
- Nandita Jain
- Tanpa
- Janet & Alec

Volunteers

- Aarthi Sridhar
- Ajay Uthaman
- Anil Kuriyal
- Joy Siddanta
- Sachin Gurjale
- Vasuda Arora


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