Meet Our Advisory Board
A team of experts guiding our mission to combat noise pollution and promote healthier, quieter communities.
Our Team
Adviory Board
Sandeep Bajoria
Chairman, Advisory Board – Quiet India
CEO, Sunvin Group | Policy Advisor | Sustainability Advocate
Veteran leader with 40+ years in India’s edible oil sector and CEO of Sunvin Group. A strong voice for sustainable urban growth, he supports Quiet India’s mission for noise-free, eco-conscious cities.
Key Contributions
- Chairman, Globoil Organising Committee
- Past President, Solvent Extractors Association
- Chairman, Smart Commute Foundation
“Noise pollution isn’t just an urban issue—it’s a public health and productivity crisis. Quiet India is the voice we need for mindful progress.”
Dr. Mickey Mehta
Advisory Board Member – Quiet India
Global Holistic Health Guru | Corporate Spiritual Coach | Wellness Icon
Key Contributions
- FIT India Movement Ambassador
- Professor of Practice, Mumbai & HSNC University
- Wellness Coach to Femina Miss India for 20+ years
“Noise is a toxin. Silence is healing. Quiet India is a call for compassion, clarity, and collective calm.”
Subodh Tiwari
Advisory Board Member – Quiet India
CEO, Kaivalyadhama | Yogic Scholar | Policy Advisor | Environmental Steward
Globally respected yoga leader and CEO of Kaivalyadhama, with over 30 years of experience in yogic education, public policy, and institutional leadership. A lifelong practitioner, Subodh champions Quiet India’s mission to reduce noise pollution through the ancient wisdom of yoga, breath, and silence.
Key Contributions
- Secretary General, Indian Yoga Association
- Board Member, Yoga Certification Board – Ministry of AYUSH
- Environmental Changemaker at Kaivalyadhama Campus
“External noise reflects internal unrest. Through yoga, breath, and silence, we build resilience, clarity, and a calmer Bharat.”
Dr. Arati Adhe Rojekar
Advisory Board – Quiet India
Senior Gynecologist & Reproductive Medicine Specialist (Germany trained)
Awarded Researcher | Health Educator | Ethics Advocate
Renowned gynecologist and reproductive medicine expert with international training and acclaimed research, Dr. Arati Rojekar brings over a decade of leadership in women’s health. Her work bridges clinical excellence, public awareness, and ethical care—aligning with Quiet India’s mission for a healthier, quieter society.
Key Contributions
- Winner – Best Original Research Paper, AICOG 2024–25
- Honoured at Y20 Summit under India’s G20 Presidency
- Core Member – Sevankur Bharat (Doctor-led NGO mentoring medical students)
“Noise impacts more than peace—it affects hormones, fertility, and unborn life. Silence is not luxury, it’s healthcare.”
Dr. (Ms) Ketna L Mehta
Advisory Board – Quiet India
SCI Rehabilitation Expert | Social Innovator | Disability Rights Advocate
Founder of Nina Foundation and a spinal cord injury survivor, Dr. Ketna Mehta has dedicated over 30 years to empowering people with disabilities through rehab, research, and systemic advocacy. Her lived experience fuels her mission for a more inclusive, peaceful, and accessible India.
Key Contributions
- Regional Consultant – WHO’s Spinal Cord Injury Report
- Founder Trustee – Nina Foundation (24+ years)
- Author – Narratives of Courage & Nano Thoughts on Management
“Noise deepens isolation. Inclusion begins with silence, dignity, and mindful spaces for all.”
Mandar Apte
Advisory Board – Quiet India
Peace Innovator | Leadership Educator | Social Impact Strategist
Mandar Apte is a global peacebuilder and founder of Cities4Peace, an Art of Living initiative promoting compassion and nonviolence in urban spaces. A former Shell leader and award-winning filmmaker, he blends inner transformation with civic action to create resilient, harmonious communities.
Key Contributions
- Leader – Cities4Peace, Art of Living Foundation
- Director – From India With Love (peace documentary)
- Former Global Social Innovation Head – Shell
“Noise fuels disconnection. True peace begins with inner silence and conscious living.”
Raju R. Waghmare
Advisory Board – Quiet India
Disability Rights Activist | Social Worker | Advocate for Accessibility and Inclusion
Visually impaired since the age of five, Raju R. Waghmare is a nationally recognized disability rights advocate. A TISS graduate, he has led landmark legal reforms, grassroots initiatives, and policy consultations to create an inclusive society for persons with disabilities (PwDs). He is the founder of BE WITH ME helpline and BUSS (Blind’s Unity for Self-Sufficiency), empowering PwDs with support and livelihood opportunities.
Key Contributions
- Founder – BE WITH ME; BUSS (Blind’s Unity for Self-Sufficiency)
- Legal Advocate – Landmark PILs for accessible voting, barrier-free infrastructure, and inclusive government services
- Pandemic Relief – Assisted over 2,300 disabled individuals and seniors with essentials
“Noise threatens safety and independence for visually impaired individuals. Calm, accessible spaces empower dignity and inclusion for all.”
Vijay Kumar Jain
Vice President, Patanjali Foods Limited
Veteran industry leader with 45+ years in India’s vegetable oil and biofuel sectors. Currently Vice President at Patanjali Foods Limited, he has shaped national policies, built sustainable business models, and championed responsible industrial growth.
Key Contributions
- Vice President, Indian Vegetable Oil Producers Association (IVPA)
- Treasurer & Executive Committee Member, Bio-Diesel Association of India
- Member, CII National Committee on Biofuels
- Chairman, Taxation Committee, Soy Food Promotion & Welfare Association
- Former leadership roles at Ruchi Soya Industries and Patanjali across Marketing, Logistics, PR, Legal, and Biofuels
- Advocate for ethical growth balancing profitability with national purpose
“Progress is not defined by GDP alone—it’s reflected in the discipline, harmony, and quality of life we cultivate as a nation”
