Our Team
Core
Chotak Gyatso
Executive Director
Chotak Gyatso joined Leh Nutrition Project (LNP) in 1986 as a pharmacist, focusing on health projects in Ladakh. His work extended to remote villages, Implementing LNP’s initiatives in health, education, and rural development Recognized for his dedication, Gyatso rose through the ranks and has been a senior executive since 1996. His focus on child rights and education in Ladakh has been notable. In 2022, Gyatso was appointed as the Executive Director of LNP, a testament to his years of service and impactful contributions. His leadership continues to shape the organization’s mission, quietly making a significant difference in the lives of Ladakh communities.
Lotus Gyaltsan
Project Coordinator
Mr. Lotus is an enthusiastic Social Worker with expertise in livelihood and social entrepreneurship, who works effectively with the communities, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Developing and supporting the enhancement and diversification of the livelihood opportunities and social welfare of the people. He has completed his Masters in Social Work with expertise in Livelihood and social entrepreneurship from TISS, Mumbai. He has also worked with INHERE organization in Uttarakhand and has a wider expertise in social sector. He worked as a fulltime farmer for almost 4 years and developed a sustainable livelihood model from agriculture practices. He has also done a research on Local knowledge and climate variability: Study on farming households in Ladakh during his PG.
Nazir Ahmed
Project Coordinator
Nazir has been working with LNP since 1994. He joined the watershed team assisting Chhewang Norphel in 1996 on the award-wining Artifical Glaciers program. From 2012, he was leading the development of land-based economy and livelihoods of small scaled farmers in rural Ladakh and in later years worked on the under the passive solar house project. From 2017, he leading the the WASH project that is focuses on enhancing the well-being of children and communities in Tibetan Refugee settlements..
Samreen Fatima
Accountant
A dedicated accounting professional with a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from IGNOU. Over the past three years, she has gained diverse experience working in various companies, where she developed strong financial management, accounting, and analytical skills. Her experience spans across key accounting functions, including financial reporting, ledger management, payroll, taxation, and budget analysis.
Tashi Angmo
Accountant
Miss Tashi Angmo is a qualified and experienced accounting professional currently working as an Accountant at LNP, where she has been serving for the past four months. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from the University of Delhi and a Master of Commerce (M.Com) from the University of Jammu.
With more than five years of professional experience in the field of accounts and finance, Miss Tashi brings strong knowledge and practical expertise in accounting operations, financial management, and related responsibilities. Her academic qualifications, combined with her professional experience, reflect her strong understanding of accounting principles and her commitment to maintaining accuracy and efficiency in her work.
Dechen Angmo
Field Supervisor
Dechen Angmo has been working in LNP since June 2024 as a field supervisor at SLP project. She has completed her bachelor in Arts from Jammu university. Mrs. Dechen has worked in SECMOL as a farm manager and as a teacher for 4 years. She did sustainable gardening course from International People’s College Denmark.
Stanzin Deldan Angmo
Field Supervisor
Ms. Stanzin joined LNP in the year 2023 and has been working under the project head EYF-WAL. She has completed her graduation in B. Sc agriculture from UTU dehradun. Her expertise in agriculture gives good input for the local community to overcome their agriculture challenges.
Tashi Yangdol
Field Supervisor
Tashi Yangdol joined LNP in 2026 She completed her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from EJM College, Leh. She has gained diverse professional experience in the hospitality, education, and administrative sectors. She started her career in the hospitality industry, where she worked with The Trident and Oberoi Hotels in Mumbai. She then worked as a teacher for two years, which helped her develop good communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills. After that, she worked as a Stenographer in the Council Secretariat Office, Leh, where she gained experience in office administration, documentation, and secretarial work.
Stanzin Tundup
Field Supervisor
Stanzin Tundup joined LNP in 2026 and works under the SLP Sustainable Livelihood Project, supporting SHGs, rural communities and livelihood-based enterprises in Ladakh. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the College of Engineering Trivandrum. His work focuses on enterprise development, agricultural value addition, product development, field coordination and market linkages, with an emphasis on strengthening sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities.
Lobzang Dadul
Field Supervisor
Lobzang Dadul is a community development practitioner from Changthang, Ladakh, with experience in sustainable livelihoods, pastoralism, education, environment, and community-led development.
From 2014 to 2018, he worked at SECMOL as Personal Assistant to Sonam Wangchuk, gaining experience in grassroots innovation, education and sustainable development. He also contributed to the Ice Stupa Pilot Project, an initiative addressing water challenges in the high-altitude cold desert of Ladakh.
He volunteered with Go Green Go Organic and was sent by His Holiness Drikung Kyabgön Rinpoche to Austria for an internship focused on sustainable livelihoods, where he gained exposure to innovative approaches to sustainable community development.
Deeply connected to the people and landscapes of Changthang, Lobzang works closely with yak herders, farmers, youth and remote mountain communities. His work focuses on strengthening local livelihoods, community institutions, participatory resource mapping, pastoral development, education, and the preservation of traditional knowledge and culture.
He has been actively involved in initiatives supporting yak herders and pastoral communities, including yak-based livelihoods, traditional products, wool and fibre development, and greater recognition of pastoral communities in mountain development.
Lobzang is also involved in community-led education initiatives, working with villagers, parents, teachers and local institutions to improve educational opportunities and infrastructure in remote mountain schools.
His work is guided by a simple principle: development should be locally led, culturally respectful and inclusive, while creating meaningful opportunities for mountain communities and future generations.
Tenzin Motup
Field Supervisor
Tenzin Motup is a Himalayan professional from Zanskar, dedicated to connecting people, cultures and opportunities. His journey spans community development, sustainable tourism, cultural preservation and social enterprise, with a strong focus on creating meaningful opportunities for mountain communities.
Rooted in the traditions of Ladakh yet connected to the wider world, he believes that progress should respect culture, strengthen communities and create sustainable livelihoods.
Through his work, Tenzin seeks to build bridges between tradition and modernity, local knowledge and global opportunities, while keeping people and their heritage at the heart of development.
Tsespal Skith
Field Supervisor
Ms. Tsespal Skith works as a field supervisor under Changthang Sustainable Livelihood Project (CSLP). She has done her Bachelor’s in Sociology from Sri Venkateswara College (Delhi University) and masters in social work. She has worked with the Blind Relief Association, Delhi and JPM senior secondary school for the blind.
Our Team
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Mr. Tsering Samphel
Chair Person
Former member of ST and SC commission of GOI and a social worker
Mrs. Serla Chhewang
Member
President of mahila mandal leh and a social worker
Mr. Sonam Angchok
Member
Social worker, an agriculture expert
Mr. Sonam Jorgyes
Member
Entrepreneur and social worker
Mr. Nazir Ahmad
Member
LNP senior member.
Expert in passive solar technology, Artificial glacier and water sanitation and hygiene.
Mrs. Tsewang Dolma
member
Social /Development worker.
Currently working as a senior programme manager at EICHER group of foundation
Mr. Lotus Gyaltsan
member
Livelihood and social enterprise expert, agriculturist and Social worker
Enabling A Sustainable Ladakh
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