About ARPA

Who We Are

ARPA Opportunity Foundation catalyses change at a critical moment by bringing together science, society, and policy to advance education, water stewardship, sustainable livelihoods, and climate resilience.

Our Purpose

VISION, MISSION, AND VALUES

Vision Statement

To build a just, resilient, and sustainable world where education, water stewardship, and community empowerment drive environmental harmony and inclusive development.

Mission Statement

To advance sustainable solutions by promoting basic education for marginalized communities and industrial workers, rejuvenating water bodies, and integrating climate, water, and agriculture systems. ARPA Opportunity Foundation works through research, advocacy, and community engagement to bridge science, society, and policy for impactful change.

Our Values

ARPA Opportunity Foundation is guided by integrity, inclusivity, and sustainability. It is committed to evidence-based action, respect for indigenous knowledge, and community-led approaches. By prioritizing equity, collaboration, and environmental stewardship, the foundation strives to create meaningful and lasting impact for both people and the planet.

Himalayan mountain landscape representing ARPA's focus on ecosystem resilience

ARPA Opportunity Foundation

Section 8 Non-Profit

3+Years

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Our Board

Board of Directors

ARPA is guided by experienced scholars, practitioners, and community leaders committed to evidence-based public purpose work.

Board Director

Board Leadership

Dr. Pardeep Singh

Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Studies, PGDAV College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India

We are committed to strengthening institutional governance, transparency, and accountability while advancing inclusive growth for underserved communities. Our approach focuses on building long-term self-reliance through capacity development, economic empowerment, and access to essential services. Through a structured and impact-driven framework, we aim to foster resilient communities and contribute to equitable social transformation.

Board Director

Professor A.S. Raghubanshi

Director, IESD, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India

Professor A.S. Raghubanshi is currently a professor and the founder Director of the Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development at Banaras Hindu University, India. He leads a research team focusing on the ecological understanding and sustainable management of tropical ecosystems and urban environments. He is a Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India and the National Institute of Ecology, India, and was recently awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Society for Environmental Sustainability, India. He has also received the Young Scientist Medal of the Indian National Science Academy and the Young Associateship Award of the Indian Academy of Sciences.

Board Director

Dr Udaya Bhan Singh

Consultant & Director, Noble Star Diagnostics & Interventional Center, Varanasi

Consultant and Director at Noble Star Diagnostics & Interventional Center, Varanasi, with clinical and imaging leadership experience across Charak CT-MRI (BHU Trauma Center) and Charak CT Scan, LTU SGPGI Lucknow. He serves as an Executive Council Member at KGMU Lucknow and is an active speaker at state, national, and international specialty conferences. His professional leadership roles include Organizing Secretary, UP State IRIA; Organizing Secretary, SER; Joint Secretary, UP State IRIA; Council Member, UP State IRIA; Treasurer, UP State SFM; and Organizing Co-Secretary, SER 2025. He has contributed 42 national papers and 17 international papers.

Board Director

Smt. Manju Singh

Board Director

A community leader and advocate for marginalized communities, Smt. Manju Singh brings ground-level insight and deep commitment to ARPA's education and social well-being programs.

Board Members

Section 8

Non-Profit

Focus Areas

Extended Leadership

Advisors & fellows who expand ARPA's field of view

Meet the advisory board and visiting fellows contributing specialized expertise across climate, policy, sustainability, public systems, and community research.

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Advisory BoardGovernance

Senior counsel for strategy, governance, and public-purpose research.

Visiting FellowsResearch

Research contributors working across policy, ecology, and social systems.

Practice NetworkField

Collaborators connecting institutional knowledge with field realities.

Guiding Philosophy

From Knowledge to Impact

ARPA believes sustainable progress is possible when science, society, and policy move together. We combine rigorous research with local realities and indigenous wisdom to design solutions that are credible, inclusive, and implementable. Through dialogue, partnerships, and on-ground engagement, we translate ideas into measurable outcomes for communities and ecosystems.

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