About Us
Ekonnect Knowledge Foundation (Ekonnect) was established by Dr Prasad Modak in 2012 as a section 8 not-for-profit company with a mission to build a more responsible and sustainable world.
Ekonnect Knowledge Foundation (Ekonnect) offers awareness, capacity building, education and entrepreneurship programs in environmental management and sustainability. Apart from above, Ekonnect also undertakes policy research and supports CSR interventions with community-orientation to catalyze innovations and foster green investments.
Ekonnect Knowledge Foundation holds a registration under 12A, 80G, and FCRA. Ekonnect is also registered with MCA under Registration of Entities for undertaking CSR Activities (Form CSR-1)
The foundation has experience of working on a variety of projects and engaging with a diverse group of stakeholders at all levels including Government, Academia, Communities and Businesses. With a network across India, the foundation is poised for project implementation and impact assessments across the country – on ground and at desk.
Our Team | Our Strength | Our Experience
At Ekonnect Knowledge Foundation, our team is our strength. The team structure is consciously designed to involve multi-disciplinary team members that include Social Sector Experts, Environmental Scientists, Environmental Engineers, Geographers, Environmental Planners, Designers, and Economists. This aids in designing interventions that are not only suited for the requirements of development sector but are also technically sound. In addition, the team is guided by an active advisory board.
Advisory Board
Our Objects
To promote, establish, setup, manage, operate institutions , to conduct programs, organise exhibitions, operate websites, seminars, workshops, conferences and to promote mainstreaming of sustainability in Governance, Business and Communities by raising awareness, conducting and disseminating research, imparting training, offering awards, operating associations, knowledge networks and to secure recognition as a scientific research body and as a specialized academic training institution, a multi-disciplinary advisory think tank and a networking & communication champion in the arena of sustainability, green purchasing, nature conservation and environmental education in India.