Board & Directors
The Council of Social Action is guided by a dedicated group of professionals committed to evidence-based action. Unselfish Odisha. Our leadership brings decades of expertise in grassroots development, ecology, and institutional management.
"Our goal is to bridge the gap between policy and practice."
Founding Principle
Board of Management
Mr.Santosh Kumar Patnaik
With over two decades of expertise in institutional leadership, Santosh leads CoSA's environmental strategy.
Climate Resilience
Governance Principles
The foundation values that guide our organizational culture and decision-making processes.
Democratic Decision-Making
We ensure that community voices dictate the direction of our programs. Our General Body facilitates bottom-up, democratically accountable decision-making structures.
Transparency & Accountability
Every financial decision and program outcome is meticulously documented to meet the highest institutional standards to maintain the profound trust of our donors and beneficiaries.
Community Participation
Our governance model requires local stewardship. Integration local stakeholders into the advisory process, ensuring that conservation and social policy are culturally contextual and self-determining after initial role roll-out.