Governance
Our Academics
A team of dedicated academicians guiding program design, delivery, and learner outcomes—grounded in real classroom realities and ethical practice.
Leadership
People behind the work.
This team supports academic direction, training design, and governance so DAKSHTAA programs remain relevant, practical, and participant-first.
Dr. Manisha Khanna brings over twenty years of distinguished experience in academia, educational administration, and institutional leadership to her role as Chairperson of DAKSHTAA. A Ph.D. in English Literature from University of Allahabad, she has held key positions as Academic Coordinator, Examination Coordinator, and Placement Coordinator across leading higher education institutions in Prayagraj, demonstrating a rare blend of scholarly excellence, administrative competence, and entrepreneurial vision. Her academic work encompasses Indian English Fiction, Ecocriticism and Gandhian Thought. She has authored a scholarly monograph and published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, contributing meaningfully to contemporary literary and cultural discourse. As a regular resource person for the State Institute of Educational Management and Training (SIEMAT), Dr. Khanna conducts sessions for the Diploma in Educational Management programme. Her sessions on communication, personality development, and leadership—grounded in Indian knowledge traditions and contemporary educational practices—have benefited educators and academic leaders across the region. Under her leadership, DAKSHTAA is guided by a vision that combines academic rigor with practical relevance, fostering professional excellence, innovative pedagogy, and transformative leadership in education.
Members
Program support and quality.
Our members support facilitation, planning, participant communication, and follow-up—so every cohort gets consistent learning support.
Supports teacher learning circles and classroom practice sharing through peer-led routines and reflective facilitation.
Focuses on student competency workshops and wellbeing initiatives, emphasizing participation and inclusive learning spaces.
Contributes to training design, building easy-to-use resources and assessment supports for educators across contexts.
Supports program delivery logistics and community engagement to keep sessions accessible, timely, and learner-friendly.
Works on communication and documentation, helping translate program learnings into actionable takeaways for participants.
Contributes to quality assurance and follow-ups, helping teams sustain improvements after training sessions conclude.