Samarendra Behera

Deputy Director – Program Implementation

Samarendra Behera is Deputy Director – Program Implementation and provides operational direction to teams across PSI India. He is a development professional with over 19 years of experience and expertise in program management, government liaising and organizational development. He is skilled and possess hands-on-knowledge of working on reproductive health, urban health, maternal and child health issues. Prior to PSI India, he has worked with several renowned organizations such as FHI360 under Urban Health Initiative (UHI) project and CARE international. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management with degree in Rural Development. He is blessed with two daughters and loves to experiment with his culinary skills and cook for his family during his leisure time.




Each day, our team works tirelessly to add colors in the struggling lives of millions in need. With a steady resolve to bring quality life on the doorsteps of those who cannot afford it, we work on ground, sowing the seeds of opportunities in the homes of millions and ensuring that they grow and sustain into plants of peace and happiness and success stories.

You are the reason we continue and will continue to make a visible difference in the lives of many. Because you make us believe that helping hands are and always will be better than praying lips.




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