PRAN Foundation: Institutional Governance Framework
Governance & Board of Mentors
PRAN (Policy Research Action Network) Foundation operates on a "Law + Science" model, ensuring every advocacy effort is grounded in legal defensibility and empirical integrity. Our governance framework is built for transparency and full accountability for donor funds.
Core Institutional Policies
Every campaign undergoes a rigorous review by the Expert Network to ensure claims are legally defensible and operationally resilient.
Zero tolerance for illegal gratification, with secure, confidential whistle-blowing channels for all stakeholders.
Strict safety protocols for field audits and interactions near schools — anonymity and guardian consent always prioritised.
Protects the Foundation's intellectual capital while ensuring proper attribution across our research network.
In accordance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 — covering physical offices, field sites, and virtual workspaces. Led by an Internal Committee chaired by a senior woman from the network, with strict anti-retaliation protection.
Dual-authorisation spending controls, competitive procurement, and conflict-of-interest safeguards. Read the full policy →
For the complete set of statutory disclosures and governance policies — including Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions, Gender & Equal Opportunity, and more — visit the Institutional & Legal Hub →
Board of Mentors
Distinguished advisors who lend their decades of experience and institutional credibility to guide PRAN Foundation's advocacy, legal, and policy work — through strategic counsel, policy and legal review, institutional wisdom, and crisis advisory.
Former Legal Director, Global Health Advocacy Incubator, USA · Former Deputy Attorney General, District of Columbia
Two decades in complex criminal and civil litigation, with an exceptional track record in antitrust and consumer protection cases.
LinkedIn Profile →Advisor, VeK Policy Advisory & Research
25+ years as an economist specialising in international trade, transport connectivity, and investment promotion, including advisory work for multilateral institutions.
LinkedIn Profile →President, National Organisation for Tobacco Eradication (NOTE) · Manipal Hospital, Goa
Leads NOTE's advocacy for tobacco-free legislation and cancer prevention through public awareness.
LinkedIn Profile →Founder Director, Indraprastha Public Affairs Centre (IPAC) & Shivi Development Society, Delhi
25+ years in NGO management and policy advocacy; former Country Lead for Tobacco Tax Policy, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK).
LinkedIn Profile →Management Consultant & Development Economist
Two decades in independent practice; first Executive Officer of Oxfam India and Regional Representative for South Asia, Oxfam America. Expertise spans agriculture, gender in development, and land rights.
LinkedIn Profile →Founder & Ex-MP, Rajkot Saher Jilla Grahak Suraksha Mandal, Rajkot
A former Member of Parliament and lifelong consumer-rights activist, bridging legislative experience with grassroots reality.
LinkedIn Profile →Statutory Credentials
| Entity Type | Section 8 Company (Not-for-Profit), 12A & 80G Approved |
| CIN | U88900HR2026NPL141904 |
| PAN | AAQCP7151C |
| NGO Darpan ID | HR/2026/0995847 |
| Registered Office | Village Bhagana, Hisar, Haryana – 125044 |
| Delhi Working Office | Chamber No. 536, Patiala House Court Complex, New Delhi – 110001 |
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