ARISE State Councils(FY 2026-27)

The vision of ARISE comes to life through the dynamic work of our State Councils. Led by dedicated State Chairs and Co-Chairs, these councils are the driving force behind our advocacy and initiatives at the state level. By fostering strategic relationships with key policymakers and actively collaborating with ARISE Leadership and Governing Body, they play a pivotal role in shaping meaningful policy changes. In addition to spearheading policy efforts at state-level, the State Councils provide crucial support to members in navigating local challenges and regulatory issues. They also serve as a hub for organizing impactful events and symposiums, bringing together thought leaders, educators, and stakeholders to create a lasting influence on the education landscape.

Dr. Silpi Sahoo

Chairperson, Sai International School

State Chair
Odisha

Rahul Aggarwal

Director, St. Mark’s Group of Schools

State Chair
New Delhi

Dr. Jyoti Arora

Principal, Mount Abu Public School

State Co-Chair
New Delhi

Shalini Singh

President, Indirapuram Group of Institutions

State Chair
Uttar Pradesh

Khwaja Saifi Yunus

Secretary, Eram Group of Institutions

State Co-Chair
Uttar Pradesh

Kavish Gadia

Managing Trustee, Amrit Vidyalaya

State Chair
Gujarat

Kush Dinesh Sakaria

Trustee, Sreevallabh Ashram Schools

State Co-Chair
Gujarat

Irshad Patel

Managing Director, Empyrean School

State Chair
Maharashtra

Shailesh Dalmia

Hon. Secretary, N.L. Dalmia High School

State Co-Chair
Maharashtra

Srinivas Kumar

Vice Chairman, Whitefield Global School

State Chair
Karnataka

Siddharth Singh Girnar

Director, The Emerald Heights International School

State Chair
Madhya Pradesh

Aditi Misra

Director, DPS Sec 45, DPS International Gurgaon & Dharav High School

State Chair
Haryana

Yash Prakash

Trustee, Delhi Public School Gurugram 67

State Co-Chair
Haryana

Ragini Kachhwaha

Principal, Lucky International School

State Chair
Rajasthan

Dr. Deepak Sharma

Director, Rockwoods High School

State Co-Chair
Rajasthan

Gurpreet Bakshi

Administrator, St. Kabir Public School

State Chair
Chandigarh

Manjot Dhillon

Founder Director, Invictus International School

State Chair
Punjab

Robin Aggarwal

Director, Learning Paths School

State Co-Chair
Punjab

Nellie Ahmed

Founder & Managing Trustee, Maria’s Public School

State Chair
Assam

Dr. Vikram Ramakrishnan

Director, CS Academy

State Chair
Tamil Nadu

R. J. Thayumanaswamy

CEO, KRM Group of Institutions

State Co-Chair
Tamil Nadu

Pradip Agarwal

CEO, The Heritage School

State Chair
West Bengal

Bharat Goyal

Co-founder, Bhartiyam School

State Chair
Uttarakhand

Manoj Kumar Khera

Managing Director, Columbus Public School

State Co-Chair
Uttarakhand

Meghana Jupally

Director, Meru International School

State Chair
Telangana

Satya Datla

Director, Unicent Schools

State Co-Chair
Telangana

Rajesh George Kulangara

Managing Director, Labour India Public School

State Chair
Kerala

M. Padma Subrahmanyam

Correspondent & Director, Rainbow School

State Chair
Andhra Pradesh

Mahadev Vasireddy

Vice Chairman, Viva The School

State Co-Chair
Andhra Pradesh

Mrigya Singh

Director – Legal and Operations, Bishop Scott Girls’ School

State Chair
Bihar

Nandan Kuthiala

Trustee, Jodhamal Public School

State Chair
Jammu & Kashmir