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.

		Ishita is a young dynamic development professional and an Ashoka Fellow. Her experience of working at the grassroots and passion for the environment and mountains has been the driving force for both Muse and Ecosphere. She was also recently chosen as Mtv Youth Icon for 2008.

		Sunil is a founder member of Muse and Ecosphere. Born in the mountains, his interest and love for them, their indigenous people, environment and their mutual needs has been his single most motivating factor.

		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.

		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.

		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.

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

		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.

		Chhering Bodh is a jack of all and an intimidating mountaineer. He can get to any heights with minimum fuss. He is also the multi tasking all in one man of Ecosphere.

		Angdui, our latest entrant, is another highland boy who is passionate about Spiti’s development. He has been focussing on the local handicrafts and managing the finances.

		Ashish is Ecosphere’s link to the capital. His resourcefulness and passion in the agriculture sector sets him apart as the Seabuckthorn and the organics man for Ecosphere.

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.

The Team Gone By

Parikshat 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 winters of 2003.

Gautam, a man with a keen eye and also with the words to go with it. A passionate photographer, his contributions to Ecospheres travel initiatives are invaluable.

Jasrriet, a development professional from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences is a master of innovation and storehouse of energy. Her short but intense period with Ecosphere was one of rapid movements. She still continues to be one of our biggest supporters and assets.

Sonam Jorgyes - Director, LEDeG, Ladakh – for being with us and getting us started in the initial stages

Angchuk Dorje alias Amar Singh, a native of the Spiti valley and one of the first local to get involved with the initiatives of Ecosphere.

Lotey Zabgbo alias Kalu, a hard working individual who was involved in the management and set up of the Seabuckthorn processing units.

Schichot alias Raj Kumar, was involved in the energy projects of Ecosphere. Although his stay was short it was definitely fruitful.


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