🧩 Meet the Core Team
At the heart of Maaya Anubhuti Foundation is a deeply committed team — a blend of youthful energy, seasoned wisdom, and shared compassion. Together, they steer the Foundation’s mission to create a world where elderly individuals live with dignity, and youth find purpose through care.
Each member brings unique strengths — from visionary leadership and medical expertise to community health and financial stewardship — yet they are united by one purpose: To restore respect, safety, and joy to the lives of our seniors.
“We are not just building a care system we are nurturing a movement of empathy across generations”
🟩 Paridhi Singh
Founding Visionary & Managing Director
A passionate young visionary, Paridhi Singh serves as the Managing Director and heart behind Maaya Anubhuti Foundation. With a background in political science and a deep sense of purpose, she is committed to reshaping the way society views and supports its elderly population.
Though early in her career, Paridhi embodies the spirit of leadership with her bold vision — to create a compassionate ecosystem where forgotten and isolated elders are not only cared for but are celebrated. Her idea to bridge generations by empowering underprivileged youth as trained caregivers lies at the very foundation of the NGO.
She is actively involved in elderly care program development and youth training initiatives, fostering intergenerational empathy and creating opportunities for the next generation.
“I dream of a future where every elder lives with dignity and every youth finds purpose in care.”
🟩 Dr. Akshay Bahadur
Visionary Director & Medical Strategist
Dr. Akshay Bahadur brings over four decades of medical expertise and human compassion to the Foundation. A senior laparoscopic surgeon with 30+ years of surgical experience, he has contributed extensively to medical science through research publications and reviews for leading global journals. He is also the author of Spice Rx: The Healing Power of Your Kitchen.
As the co-founder and Director, Dr. Bahadur’s role spans strategic planning, financial oversight, and digital safety initiatives. He is also leading the effort to build a world-class elderly living center at Vaishali — a tribute to his late mother, Maya Rani, whose legacy of care and dignity continues to inspire the Foundation’s ethos.
"This is not just a project — it’s a promise to my parents that no elder shall be left unseen or uncared for"
🟩 Mrs. Nita Verma
Member & Healthcare Advocate
With over 30 years of experience in the healthcare sector, Mrs. Nita Verma brings seasoned insight and silent strength to the Foundation. Her background in community health enables her to understand the nuanced needs of the elderly — from emotional support to medical well-being.
As a core member of the Foundation, Mrs. Verma supports program planning and volunteer engagement, especially in areas related to elderly health awareness. Her calm demeanor and heartfelt commitment make her an anchor figure in the team’s operations.
“Caring for our elders isn’t a duty — it’s a way to reconnect with the values we are in danger of forgetting”
🟩 Mr. Dinesh Kumar
Member & Community Mentor
A retired professional from National Insurance Company Limited. His professional journey has been diverse and deeply enriching - beginning as a science teacher and evolving through roles as an insurer, an insurance educator (training), and a risk manager; concluding a distinguished career spanning over 37+ years. And beyond his formal career, he has remained actively engaged in critical writing on the issues related to marginalised & underprivileged communities, the challenges faced by senior citizens, gender, and the philosophical and socio-political questions that shape our times.
"A society’s true worth lies in how it honours its elderly and empowers its women. I strive to help build one that does both with pride, love, and compassion."
