About Us

Chandra Kumar Sharma IAS (Retd.), Founder-President

Chandra Kumar Sharma started his career as a history lecturer in Delhi University. He joined the Indian Administrative Service in 1971. During his thirty- seven years of service he has had extensive experience in policy formulation and implementation of projects for afforestation, rural development, education, health and disaster relief operations. In different capacities he has been instrumental in formulating and implementing environmental protection schemes and medical benefit schemes for industrial workers.

He has also served in the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and participated in the UNESCO Conference in Belgrade. Besides being the President of CKS Foundation he is also passionate about teaching History and Political Science to his students.

Poonam Sharma, Advocate, Founder-Managing Trustee

Poonam Sharma has been associated with education, both in India and in the United States of America. She has organized and implemented various educational programs at the community level. From being a Girl Scout Leader in New York to working with children of leprosy patients in New Delhi, she has a wide range of experience in working with children and addressing their social, emotional, educational, health and nutritional needs.

Priyadarshni Sharma, Writer, Secretary

Priya Sharma is a writer and filmmaker. She actively engages with issues of gender and social equality. As a single parent she is deeply interested in children – what makes them tick, what they need and how each child can be given a chance to lead a fulfilling life. At CKSF she aims to bring a little fun into the day of every child there, through theatre, dance, creative writing, film screenings and play.