THE DAKSHANA COMMUNITY

Vikrant started his career in Manufacturing and Production Research, after working a few years in the research field he switched his career to educational institutes. Vikrant became part of Dakshana in October 2022. He enjoys playing outdoor sports and exploring ancient science and technologies.

Nice is a Dakshana alumnus. He was a Dakshana Scholar at CoE JNV Kottayam in the JEE 2013-2015 batch. He has completed his B. Tech degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from NIT Srinagar.Nice is passionate about his work and always welcomes new initiatives and challenging problems. He is an avid reader and enjoys reading various disciplines of philosophy, psychology, and sociology. He loves to write about mentoring and guidance. Also, he likes to travel and explore. He is also interested to learn about the history and culture of India.

Ayush joined Dakshana in September 2025.Before joining Dakshana, Ayush worked as a Senior Analyst at Capgemini for a brief period, where he developed strong analytical, operational, and stakeholder management capabilities. He combines leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to design and execute initiatives that create sustainable social impact and empower the next generation of learners.

He joined Dakshana recently, bringing with him a passion for exceptional problem-solving skills. He loves to play football and poetry writing. During his college years, he actively engaged with Dakshana, contributing to various activities and initiatives. He also served as the Dakshana Captain at JNV Bangalore Urban, showcasing his leadership abilities. Mohit is excited to be part of Dakshana, where he continues to support its mission with dedication and enthusiasm.

He is a dedicated workaholic and an enthusiastic addition to the Dakshana family. He approaches problem-solving with great depth, persistently pursuing solutions until they are fully resolved. Additionally, he takes initiative and has a broad-thinking mindset that drives positive change and innovation.

Pankaj has been an active DAAN member and has always contributed to activities related to Dakshana during college. He has been an active member of the DAAN Council, he contributed to DAAN as CR and Zonal secretary. Pankaj is currently actively involved in academic management at Dakshana as a Data Scientist.

Sandeep has diversified his career experience across various fields. He began as a Customer Service Executive at Dis TV, where he honed his communication and problem-solving skills while addressing customer inquiries and ensuring satisfaction. Following his time at Dis TV, he worked as a trainee Frontend Developer at Newtown School, where he enhanced his web development skills.

He later transitioned into a more technical role as a Quality Engineer at Mechanical Elec Industrial Service Pvt. Ltd., utilizing his engineering knowledge to oversee quality control processes and ensure that products and services met industry standards. His background reflects both versatility and expertise in customer service, technical quality assurance, and educational mentorship.

In his current role as Dakshana Fellow (Outreach), Ankit works in coordination with the Education Departments of various states to facilitate and encourage the registration of non-JNV students, particularly across North India and the Seven Sister states. He actively supports awareness initiatives and outreach activities to ensure that deserving students are well-informed and able to access the Dakshana selection process.

Alongside his professional responsibilities, Ankit is passionate about sports, especially handball and cricket.