Forest Wisdom Through Generations
our mission
Empowering livelihoods isn’t just a goal, it’s a legacy. Many of our Korku families in Melghat have passed their knowledge of harvesting forest honey, millets, and herbs down through generations, continuing to bring nature’s purity to the world today.
Gajanan Kale
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Gajanan brings 27 years of leadership in the NGO sector and also serves as Director of Lead India Delhi.
Aryan Gajanan Kale
CO‑FOUNDER, MARKETING
With a background in marketing, Aryan co‑founded Korku to bring forest‑based organic products to health‑conscious consumers.
Dr Karm Raj Yadav
SCIENTIFIC CONSULTANT
Former Deputy Director at MGIRI, Dr Yadav is our government‑authorized scientist ensuring product quality and compliance.
Rameshwar Jambhek
Bored of DIRECTOR & OPERATIONS MANAGER
A proud member of the Korku tribe in Melghat, Rameshwar oversees all day‑to‑day operations with deep local insight.
Antulal Kasadekar
Bored of DIRECTOR & ORGANIC FARMER
Based in Melghat, Antulal cultivates our forest crops organically and guides sustainable sourcing practices.
Sakharam Shelukar
Bored of DIRECTOR & FARMER
Sakharam brings hands‑on farming expertise from Melghat, helping us maintain the highest standards of organic cultivation.
Raju Chatur
Bored of DIRECTOR & KORKU FARMER
Raju is a dedicated Korku tribe farmer based in Raipur, overseeing our forest‑sourced organic cultivation and strengthening ties with local communities.