NACHA Leadership

The team behind NACHA

Passionate Chhattisgarhi NRIs — entrepreneurs, technologists, doctors, educators and community organizers — united by a love for our roots.

Founders

Deepali Saraogi
Deepali Saraogi
FOUNDER
Chicago, IL

Visionary behind NACHA, dedicated to uniting Chhattisgarhi NRIs since 2017.

Ganesh Kar
Ganesh Kar
Founder
Chicago

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NACHA Trustee

Ganesh Kar
Ganesh Kar
Founder
Chicago

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Executive Committee

Deepali Saraogi
Deepali Saraogi
Executive President
USA

Leads strategic direction and global partnerships for NACHA.

Neel Joseph
Neel Joseph
General Secretary
USA

Coordinates governance, communications, and member relations.

Shatrugan Bareth
Shatrugan Bareth
Treasurer
USA

Stewards NACHA's finances and ensures transparent operations.

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Pankaj Agarwal
Vice President
Canada

Oversees chapter development across North America.

Manish Agarwal
Manish Agarwal
Vice President
Texas
TS
Tijendra Sahu
Vice President
Chicago, IL

National Governing Body

Neel Joseph
Neel Joseph
General Secretary
USA

Coordinates governance, communications, and member relations.

TS
Tijendra Sahu
Vice President
Chicago, IL

Advisors

SA
Senior Advisor
Cultural Advisor
Raipur, India

Bridge between NACHA and cultural institutions in Chhattisgarh.

SA
Senior Advisor
Strategic Advisor
USA

Guidance on growth, partnerships and global expansion.

National Governing Body (NACHA International Board Member)

Abhijat Mishra
Abhijat Mishra
President — Denver
Denver, CO, USA
Deepali Saraogi
Deepali Saraogi
President — Illinois
Naperville, IL, USA

Deepali Saraogi is the President of NACHA – North America Chhattisgarh Association, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting, celebrating, and promoting the culture, heritage, and people of Chhattisgarh across the world. Originally from Bacheli, Dantewada, Chhattisgarh, Deepali has been actively involved in community leadership, cultural promotion, social service, and global networking for many years. She is deeply committed to preserving Chhattisgarhi traditions while creating meaningful opportunities for the next generation to stay connected with their roots.

Shatrughan Bareth
Shatrughan Bareth
President — Michigan
USA
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Board Member
Director — Culture
Texas

Shapes our cultural and festival programming nationwide.

BM
Board Member
Director — Membership
Illinois

Drives membership growth and member benefits.

BM
Board Member
Director — Youth
California

Leads youth mentorship, talent, and education initiatives.

BM
Board Member
Director — Service
Washington

Heads community service and seva programs.

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