About us

Who we are

Niswarth vision is the ” Empowerment of physically challenged and underprivileged people in our local tea districts and nearby areas.

The organization has progressed well in its first few years of operation and performing above expectations. Niswarth has done well to meet its short key term objectives of providing employment to some of the poorest. It has received a very good response from the local population and the demand for its products is on the increase. Through the organization, many deaf children are now being sponsored to attend school.

Niswarth has also arranged a large number of disability and eye camps reaching out to a population of 20 lakhs (2 million). We have also used our resources to provide whatever help possible to the victims of the Bihar floods.

Our approach

Our Vision

Our vision is the ” Empowerment of physically challenged and underprivileged people in our local tea districts and nearby areas.

Various aspects of our mission statement highlighting what we do, what we have achieved so far, and our plans for the future are listed below.

We believe your valued support, in whatever form that would take the organization ahead in achieving its objectives.

Our Core Values

We are committed to social justice, sustainable development, and human rights.

The right to communicate freely is a basic human right and a necessity for sustainable development. We are committed to the dissemination of information and promotion of sustainable development initiatives, in response to the needs of underrepresented and marginalized sectors of society.

Meet Our Members

Co-Founder

Mr. Harsh Kumar

Co-founder and President at present. An engineering graduate from IIT Kanpur. Worked with Duncan’s Tea Estates from 1973 to 2008, and then headed a Siliguri-based group for 3 yrs. Currently working as Sr.VA with Contemporary Brokers at Siliguri.

Co- Founder

Late Mrs. Neelam Kumar

Co-Founder and first President of the organisation in 2006. She was a qualified teacher (M.A and B.Ed) at Central School, Bareilly before her marriage but she gave up teaching after her marriage. She was involved with various local NGOs helping them in their charity work. Despite her severe disability, she helped in developing Niswarth till her sudden demise in 2008.

Mrs Sanjana Sodhi Sarkar

Mrs Sanjana Sodhi Sarkar has worked with Hyundai, Anandlok and North Bengal Clinic as their Chief Manager in Operation before joining Niswarth in November, 2008 as its executive member for one year. Thereafter, she worked as Niswarths Coordinator for one year before taking over as Secretary of the organisation. During her tenure as Secretary of Niswarth, she coordinated multidimensional activities of Niswarth in North Bengal and Assam. She continues to be a pillar of strength to Niswarth.

Mr M. K. Roy

Mr M.K.Roy has worked as Accounts Executive with Duncan’s Industries for nearly four decades. Thereafter he was accounts head with Hind Tea Company and then with Kalchini group for two years. He has been treasurer of Niswarth since it’s inception in 2006

Mr P.P.Jauhari

Mr P.P.Jauhari is a retired Chief Commissioner of income tax settled in Secunderabad. He has experience of over 40 yrs with Incone Tax and has been Deputy Director at the prestigious IRS training institute Nagpur. He has been associated with Niswarth since it’s inception.

Mrs Tanvee Kumar

Master in Finance from University of Arizona and a CPA((Chartered Accountant) having nearly 17 yrs of experience with PWC , USA and now on the board of AircLease Corporation,Los Angeles. As a key person in Niswarth, she is also responsible for extending all help in smooth functioning of Niswarth since 2006 and financial support

Mr Karan Kumar

Masters in Engineering from Cambridge and ACA with KPMG. Worked in senior positions with Cambridge, KPMG and now Chief Risk Officer with Cathay Pacific in Hongkong. As a key person in Niswarth, he is also responsible for extending all help in smooth functioning of Niswarth since 2006 and financial support

Mrs Lijun Huang

A management graduate from China has long experience in India as well as China and currently based out of Hongkong. Member and Sponsor

Mr Monish Subherwal

A management graduate from Berkeley,USA has worked with Yahoo, Accenture and currently working with Oracle Los Angeles. Member and Sponsor

Mr Sudhir K Mathur

An engineering graduate from IIT Kanpur and MBA from IIM Ahemdabad. He has long experience with many MNC’s and retired from Max India as their Business Head. Member and Sponsor

Mr Samit Sarkar

A tea planter with Octavious Steel having long experience with many other tea companies and now working as General Nanager with three Estates of Nimtijhora Tea Co. Member and Sponsor

Mrs Alka Srivastava

Long experience in Banking Sector and retired from Punjab National Bank. Associated with other charity organisations in Delhi. Member and Sponsor

Mr K. K. Mehra

A tea planter with Duncans Industries Ltd for over 4 decades. He retired recently and settled in Delhi. He has been associatedv with Niswarth since it’s inception.

Mr Ravi & Mrs Vidisha Mittal

A very successful business person based out of Siliguri. They have been associated with the organisation for a long time and sponsored many activities of Niswarth.

Mr Sanjeeev K Srivastava

Long experience in the Banking sector having retired recently from Punjab National Bank as their Regional Head. He has been associated with Niswarth since its inception.a

Mrs Vineeta Ganju

A resident of Banglore(recently shifted to Goa). An adventurous and risk-taking traveller having widely travelling to various destinations across India including the hilly terrains. She has also been writing columns in various print media. Her contribution to Niswarth is greatly appreciated.

Master Chef Joseph Rozario

He was Master Chef Runner up at Star Channels annual competition in 2012. He is associated with MODI Public School and many other organisations as a Consultant. He has helped Niswarth in setting up its Culinary Centres at Damdim Tea Estate and Khaprail, Siliguri.

Mr Abhay Kumar Gupta

An engineering graduate from IIT Kanpur and MS from USA. Started his own Fertilizer company at Meerut which is now a 300 crore turnover group. His contribution to Niswarth is greatly appreciated.

Mr Arun Sinhal

A Siliguri based entrepreneur having interest in Hardware business in Nepal,Bhutan,Sikkim and North East. His contribution to Niswarth is greatly appreciated.