About Us

Together, We’re Making a Difference

At Mobius Foundation, our vision is rooted in enabling individuals and communities to embrace and lead sustainable lives. Through a wide spectrum of programmes and partnerships, we support and facilitate initiatives that encourage conscious choices—for the planet, for society, and for future generations. Whether it’s through sustainability education, renewable energy solutions, environmental forums, or youth-led action, we aim to create ecosystems where sustainable thinking becomes second nature. Our role is that of a catalyst: empowering changemakers and nurturing a ripple effect that turns informed individuals into agents of lasting impact.

Inspired by the Möbius strip, our name reflects the very idea of continuity within a finite world. Like the endless ribbon that loops back into itself, the Möbius strip is a symbol of renewal, resilience, and possibility. It represents our belief in circular solutions and our commitment to creating self-sustaining systems that regenerate rather than deplete. At Mobius, we strive to stay in that virtuous cycle—where every challenge becomes an opportunity to begin again, sustainably.

Leadership

Mr Pradip Burman
Chairman

Mr Pradip Burman

Chairman

Mr. Burman is an influential leader, sworn environmentalist and a crusader of sustainability. He is the grandson of Dr. S.K. Burman, the founder of India’s largest ayurvedic company, Dabur. Born in a family of innovators and philanthropists, he imbibed the leadership quality and has always been passionately interested in social causes. To pursue his dream of leading the world towards a more sustainable future. Mr. Burman founded Mobius Foundation in 2015 with the sole objective of promoting environment sustainability.
Mr Praveen Garg
President (Rtd. IAS)

Mr Praveen Garg

President (Rtd. IAS)

Praveen Garg is a specialist in public policy in South Asian context, with a focus on finance, law and environment. He is an Indian Administrative Service Officer (1988, Madhya Pradesh cadre), retired as Special Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. He has 33+ years of work experience across various areas and levels in the Indian government. From handling district administration in remote parts of Madhya Pradesh, leading the charge on the formulation of the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act in the Ministry of Law and Justice to spearheading numerous reforms in the Financial Markets Division of the Department of Economics Affairs, Ministry of Finance.
Ms Priyanka Sharma
Head of Programmes and Partnerships

Ms Priyanka Sharma

Head of Programmes and Partnerships

Prior to her role at Mobius, Priyanka served as Managing Director for a Global Investment Banking Platform leading growth strategy, finance and M&A for corporate, non-profit, private equity and venture capital clients. Priyanka holds an MBA from University of Oxford and a Diploma in Environmental Law from WWF-India.
Dr Sudheer Kumar Shukla
Head of Think Tank

Dr Sudheer Kumar Shukla

Head of Think Tank

He leads research, strategy, and policy advisory on sustainability and climate action. A distinguished Environmental Scientist and Policy Expert with a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from IIT Roorkee, he brings over two decades of expertise in sustainability transformation, circular economy, and environmental policy, including a decade of international experience.

Our Trustees

Ms Indira Burman
Trustee

Ms Indira Burman

Trustee

Ms. Indira Burman, the wife of the Late Shri Siddharth Burman, was a devoted caregiver to people suffering from various diseases during her stay in the United Kingdom. After her husband’s demise, Ms. Burman returned to India and continued her social endeavors. She has since helped several medical clinics in Delhi extend their services to the underprivileged sections of society and has also facilitated medical research worldwide.
Mr Ashish Bahuguna
Trustee

Mr Ashish Bahuguna

Trustee

Mr Ashish Bahuguna is an IAS (Indian Administrative Service) officer from the 1978 batch who served in multiple government positions before being superannuated from the Agriculture Secretary post in 2015. He then served as the Chairman of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority until July 2018. He has a strong academic background with degrees in chemistry and law from the University of Delhi and a diploma in Development Studies from the University of Bath, UK.
Mr Pradeep Wig
Trustee

Mr Pradeep Wig

Trustee

Mr Pradeep Wig was the founding chairman of The Agriculture & Food Processing Committee and The National Council of ASSOCHAM and played a central role in formulating the Food Safety Act. He was the appointed speaker at Indo-Euro Chambers in the European Parliament and a part of the Prime Minister’s Delegation to Brazil. Additionally, he was appointed as a member of the Council to the President of Carnegie Mellon University in the USA. No stranger to corporate success, Mr Wig also piloted Kwality Ice Creams India for over 45 years.
Mr Abhay Kumar Agarwal
Trustee

Mr Abhay Kumar Agarwal

Trustee

A practising Chartered Accountant, Mr. Abhay Kumar Agarwal is well-versed in the areas of accounting, finance, management, and corporate advisory services. His credentials include serving on the Audit Committee, the Shareholders’ Committee, and the board of directors of various companies for over ten years.
Dr Gautam Vohra
Trustee

Dr Gautam Vohra

Trustee

Dr Gautam Vohra was an editor with The Times of India and founded The Development Research and Action Group [DRAG], an organization focused on poverty alleviation. Through DRAG, Dr Vohra has worked for the upliftment of the tribes of Maharashtra and the Gujjars of Haryana for the last 30 years.

Recognitions

10th Women Astitva Samman (17th January 2025)

Presented by the PHD Family Welfare Foundation for promoting women’s empowerment, recognizing Mobius Foundation’s contribution through Gyan Kanya Shakti and Project Aakar.

CBSE Senior Secondary Affiliation in 2024

Gyan Anant Vidyalaya received affiliation for Senior Secondary Classes (11th and 12th) from CBSE Board

Certificate of Appreciation, Health and Family Planning Programme, Siddharthnagar (2024–25)

Presented by the Chief Medical Officer for support and performance in district health and family planning programmes.

Lotus Petal Impact Conclave Award (2024–25)

Awarded for empowering adolescent girls through education, health awareness, and life skills.

SDG Hero, Global Sustainability Awards

Recognized for commitment to fostering sustainability culture.

Certificate of Appreciation, Family Welfare Programme, Shravasti (2023–24)

Awarded by the District Health Society under the National Health Mission for exceptional performance in family welfare.

Shield of Excellence, Family Planning Programme, Bahraich

Presented by the Chief Medical Officer for outstanding contributions.

Gold Category Certificate, Green Campus Programme

Recognized for comprehensive sustainability efforts.

Lotus Petal Foundation Award

Recognized for providing quality education to underprivileged girls.

Certificate of Appreciation, Family Planning Programme, Bahraich

Recognized by the District Health Society for exemplary efforts in family planning, involving 90 women and 3 men at the block level.

Eco-Friendly School, Global Sustainability Awards 2023

Awarded the Gold Award (1st Prize) in the Eco-Friendly School category at the Global Sustainability Awards 2023.

Certificate of Appreciation, Family Planning Programme, Bahraich

Awarded by the District Health Society, Bahraich for performance under the 2021–22 Family Planning Programme.

Certificate of Appreciation, Family Planning Programme, Shravasti

Recognized by the District Health Society for promoting family planning, involving 9 women and 5 men at the block level.

Best Social Development Campaign of the Year (2021), RMAI Flame Awards Asia

Bronze medal for the ‘Dampati No. 1’ campaign promoting family planning, contraceptive awareness, and child spacing.

Gender Equability Campaign of the Year, D&I Summit and Awards (23rd September 2021)

Awarded by the India Diversity Forum for outstanding contribution to gender equability.

CSR Leadership Award, 12th Agriculture Leadership Conclave and Leadership Awards (2021)

Recognized for the Foundation’s work in sustainability education, rural development, and empowerment through initiatives such as ICSE, ‘Mission Sustainability – Population vs. Planet,’ rural health camps, and plantation drives.

Certificate of Appreciation, Health-Related Programmes, Bahraich

Presented by the Chief Medical Officer for support in district health programmes.

Platinum Rated IGBC Green School Certification

Awarded for meeting sustainability goals in design and construction, in collaboration with Mobius Foundation, DAAT, Spacecon, IMA, and Kalpakrit.

Our Partners

Annual Reports