Saptari Next is guided by an Advisory Council — accomplished individuals from Saptari and its diaspora who lend the campaign their judgement, networks and expertise. Advisors serve in a voluntary, honorary capacity; the campaign remains accountable to the district through its Poll pillar.
Professor of Mathematics, California State University, Chico (USA)
A mathematician and educator in the Saptari diaspora, Dr. Dev brings to the campaign the rigour of the sciences and the perspective of decades in international academia — strengthening Saptari Next's evidence-based approach to planning, data and education.
Working draft — full biography to be confirmed with Dr. Dev.
Further honorary advisors — senior figures of Saptari at home and abroad — will be announced as they join the council.
One advisor per domain, drawn from every section of society. Nominations are open — including self-nominations — through the Get Involved page.
Law, rights and institutional frameworks for campaign initiatives. Seat open.
Storytelling, press relations and the campaign's public voice. Seat open.
Community safety and risk counsel for programs and events. Seat open.
Enterprise, markets and the endowment's incubation pipeline. Seat open.
Diaspora networks, cross-border ties and global partnerships. Seat open.
Volunteers, interns and building the campaign's teams. Seat open.
Maithili, Tharu and the district's languages in campaign work. Seat open.
Infrastructure, water and technical review of projects. Seat open.
Relations with governments, agencies and institutions. Seat open.
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