About - Project Veer

Meet Our Team

Dhiraj Dharod is the Founder & Director of Veteran Second Innings Foundation. He has devoted most of his years for the welfare and resettlement of ex-servicemen. Over the last 25+ years, he has successfully run resettlement programs for over 1,00,000 soldiers in various regimental and private centers across the country. He remains determined towards his goal and with Project Veer he hopes to empower even more ex-servicemen and their dependents for a successful second career.

Dhiraj Dharod

Founder & Director

Dhiraj Dharod is the Founder & Director of Veteran Second Innings Foundation. He has devoted most of his years for the welfare and resettlement of ex-servicemen. Over the last 25+ years, he has successfully run resettlement programs for over 1,00,000 soldiers in various regimental and private centers across the country. He remains determined towards his goal and with Project Veer he hopes to empower even more ex-servicemen and their dependents for a successful second career.

Aditya has returned from USA after completing his studies and working in a managerial role there. He is the head of our technology and operations division and is equally inclined like his dad to empower our ex-servicemen and their dependents for their effective resettlement.

Aditya Dharod

Director

Aditya has returned from USA after completing his studies and working in a managerial role there. He is the head of our technology and operations division and is equally inclined like his dad to empower our ex-servicemen and their dependents for their effective resettlement.

Col Y V Suri (Retd) was commissioned to the Regiment of Artillery in 1982. Having done his Regimental & Aviation tenures, he served with the NCC for a while and also with the Artillery Depot Regiment and Recruitment Bty. During his last two tenures with the Depot Regt he realized how unprepared a potential retiree was to face the civil streets in his mid 30’s. Thus now he wants to ensure that with Project Veer, we can help make this resettlement process as smooth as possible.

Col. Y. V. Suri (Retd)

Vice President

Col Y V Suri (Retd) was commissioned to the Regiment of Artillery in 1982. Having done his Regimental & Aviation tenures, he served with the NCC for a while and also with the Artillery Depot Regiment and Recruitment Bty. During his last two tenures with the Depot Regt he realized how unprepared a potential retiree was to face the civil streets in his mid 30’s. Thus now he wants to ensure that with Project Veer, we can help make this resettlement process as smooth as possible.

Captain N V Kesari (Retd) served in the Indian Navy for nearly 34 years and held many positions of responsibility during the period of service. Captain Kesari commanded warships as well as shore establishments. His last posting was in the Directorate of Resettlement. The officer currently stays in Pune. Both his sons are currently serving in the Indian Armed Forces.

Capt N. V. Kesari (Retd)

Advisor

Captain N V Kesari (Retd) served in the Indian Navy for nearly 34 years and held many positions of responsibility during the period of service. Captain Kesari commanded warships as well as shore establishments. His last posting was in the Directorate of Resettlement. The officer currently stays in Pune. Both his sons are currently serving in the Indian Armed Forces.

Col Hemant Bhouraskar (Retd) is a retired veteran from the Mahar Regiment. He was last posted at the Director General Resettlement, New Delhi and was responsible for Training & Resettlement of Officers, Jr Commissioned Officers & Jawans of Army, Navy & Air Force. He ensured that maximum number of retirees were able to opt for resettlement courses and thus secure good jobs post retirement.

Col Hemant Bhouraskar (Retd)

Advisor

Col Hemant Bhouraskar (Retd) is a retired veteran from the Mahar Regiment. He was last posted at the Director General Resettlement, New Delhi and was responsible for Training & Resettlement of Officers, Jr Commissioned Officers & Jawans of Army, Navy & Air Force. He ensured that maximum number of retirees were able to opt for resettlement courses and thus secure good jobs post retirement.

Col Ramanan A 1976 batch Armoured Corps officer who has Three decades of active service, including Counter Insurgency, Instructor in Radio, Gunnery and EW. Qualified in Training & Development, Master Diploma in Personal Management and a Faculty in managerial subjects. Col Ramanan is actively involved in building up youth through motivation and career guidance. Presently devoted to social services and is ever ready with his innovative ideas to ensure that we can successfully empower the lives of ex-servicemen and their families.

Col Ramanan Nadukkandy (Retd)

Advisor

Col Ramanan A 1976 batch Armoured Corps officer who has Three decades of active service, including Counter Insurgency, Instructor in Radio, Gunnery and EW. Qualified in Training & Development, Master Diploma in Personal Management and a Faculty in managerial subjects. Col Ramanan is actively involved in building up youth through motivation and career guidance. Presently devoted to social services and is ever ready with his innovative ideas to ensure that we can successfully empower the lives of ex-servicemen and their families.

Col Ramdev Pillai (Retd) is a B Sc and MBA by qualification. He is a Trainer for MBA programs and has also served as a Senior Systems Analyst, CEO at Mega Education Group, Head HR at Technopark MNC and the COO of Major Training Co. till 21 FEB 2020. Col Pillai is a visionary and is always willing to devote his time when it comes to the welfare of our retiring soldiers. We feel honored to have him as our Advisor.

Col Ramdev Pillai (Retd)

Advisor

Col Ramdev Pillai (Retd) is a B Sc and MBA by qualification. He is a Trainer for MBA programs and has also served as a Senior Systems Analyst, CEO at Mega Education Group, Head HR at Technopark MNC and the COO of Major Training Co. till 21 FEB 2020. Col Pillai is a visionary and is always willing to devote his time when it comes to the welfare of our retiring soldiers. We feel honored to have him as our Advisor.

Sanjay has been with the organization for over 18 years now. He heads our offline training centers across the country. He has devoted his entire career to date to ensure that he can help as many ex-servicemen as possible. He is our frontline hero and is always willing and available to help with any resettlement related challenges one might face.

Sanjay Dandge

Core Team Member

Sanjay has been with the organization for over 18 years now. He heads our offline training centers across the country. He has devoted his entire career to date to ensure that he can help as many ex-servicemen as possible. He is our frontline hero and is always willing and available to help with any resettlement related challenges one might face.

Foram is associated with the organization for 10 years now. She heads the Security Training & PSARA divisions and is stationed in our headquarters in Thane. She is your go to person if you are looking to either get a new security agency license, train and certify the guards for your existing agency or looking for a consultancy to renew your current license.

Foram Sangoi

Core Team Member

Foram is associated with the organization for 10 years now. She heads the Security Training & PSARA divisions and is stationed in our headquarters in Thane. She is your go to person if you are looking to either get a new security agency license, train and certify the guards for your existing agency or looking for a consultancy to renew your current license.