
The Team
Meet the passionate individuals shaping brighter futures through education and social impact. Our team is dedicated to mentoring, guiding, and empowering children to create meaningful change in their lives and communities.

Vikas Bagga
Founder Trustee and CEO
Vikas, a Commerce graduate from Delhi University and MBA from IMT Ghaziabad, has 32+ years in financial services. An avid marathoner and cyclist, he leads education initiatives, including "Nukkad Pathshala," teaching underprivileged children in Gurugram.

Vishal Anand
Senior Advisor
Vishal, an engineer and MBA, strives for cleaner air in Delhi while empowering students in remote areas with quality education. A long-distance runner and trekker, he manages relationships with partner institutions in the social sector.

Richa Gulati
Director Curriculum and Governance
Richa, with an MA in History and 23 years of homemaking experience, found her calling with “Nukkad Pathshala,” dedicating herself to educating underprivileged children and nurturing a brighter future through love and knowledge.

Dipika Kalra
Director of Curriculum & Governance
Dipika, a psychology graduate and social work postgrad, works with children on the autism spectrum. An environmentalist, she believes in creating change one step at a time.

Aarti Bahl
Governance & Art
Aarti, an electrical engineer and passionate artist, mentors young artists and leads art-based interventions for Nukkad Pathshala and government school children in Gurgaon.

Mukul Bagga
Governance & Extracurricular Lead
Mukul, a healthcare executive with 30+ years at firms like J&J and Novartis, is Regional MD at Medicom Healthcare. A dog lover and runner, he supports Nukkad Pathshala’s governance team and organizes sports activities for children.

Yamini Bagga
Co-Curricular & Volunteer Teacher
Yamini, a homemaker and cactus enthusiast, has been educating Nukkad Pathshala kids and recently launched an online module for girls unable to attend school.

Mekhla Maheshwari
Volunteer teacher
Mekhla, a digital media professional with 14 years of experience, combines her passion for teaching with experiential learning, making Nukkad Pathshala classes engaging and fun.

Aru Srivastava
Governance & Volunteer
An Economics graduate and consultant with 25 years in financial services and healthcare, she joined “Nukkad Pathshala” as a volunteer, shaping education through curriculum development and student assessments to track progress and impact lives.