About LaVida
About us
Lavida Consultants Pvt. Ltd. was incorporated on 23rd of July, 2024 with a deep conscience and philosophy. At LaVida, we believe that human wellbeing and the health of our environment are deeply interconnected. We are an organization built around one simple belief: Human life flourishes when we return to what is pure, natural, meaningful and in balance.
Our purpose is to create ecosystems that enhance the quality, vitality and value of human life- through better food, healthier environment, conscious living, meaningful experiences and a deeper relationship with nature.
We bring together the rawness of nature and refinement of modern living: organic and unadulterated food with contemporary nutrition; wild landscapes with thoughtfully designed spaces; ancient wisdom with modern science; personal wellness with ecological responsibility
Our work spans the entire spectrum of a better life-food and nutrition, wellness and rejuvenation, nature and living spaces, hospitality and experiences, sustainability and conscious lifestyle design. We believe wellness should not be something you visit for a few hours or days. It should become the environment in which you live.
The quality of the food we grow, the way we manage land and water, the integrity of the products we consume, the environments we create and the way we interact with nature all influence the quality of life.
Our work is guided by a simple objective: to create practical, credible and nature-conscious solutions that add value to people, enterprises and the ecosystems on which they depend.
We, as Consultants, bring together expertise in organic and sustainable agriculture, organic certification, ecological restoration, nature-based solutions, scientific quality assurance, proficiency testing, and wellness and rejuvenation farm development to design projects that are both environmentally responsible and commercially meaningful.
From healthy soil to healthier lives
We see sustainability not as a standalone concept, but as a connected system.
Healthy soil supports nutritious food.
Responsible agriculture protects natural resources.
Sound scientific assessment builds confidence and trust.
Restored ecosystems strengthen biodiversity and resilience.
Thoughtfully designed natural spaces can support physical, mental and social wellbeing.
This interconnected perspective shapes everything we do.
One Integrated Approach
Although our areas of work may appear diverse, they are connected by a common philosophy:
Nature. Health. Science. Sustainability. Trust.
We combine ecological understanding with practical implementation and scientific thinking. Every project is approached according to its specific landscape, objectives, resources and long-term potential.
We believe good solutions should achieve more than immediate results. They should be:
Ecologically sound: respecting natural systems and biodiversity.
Scientifically informed: supported by evidence, appropriate assessment and sound technical practices.
Practically achievable: designed around real-world resources, capabilities and conditions.
Economically viable: capable of creating sustainable value for farmers, enterprises and communities.
Socially meaningful: contributing to better livelihoods and quality of life.
Built for the long term: strengthening resilience rather than creating dependency.
Where Nature Meets Enterprise
Our vision is to demonstrate that environmental responsibility and economic value do not have to be opposing goals.
A well-designed organic farm can produce food while improving soil health.
A restored landscape can strengthen biodiversity while creating livelihood opportunities.
A scientifically robust testing system can build confidence across an entire value chain.
A wellness farm can provide rejuvenation while contributing to the ecological regeneration of its land.
We therefore work towards projects where people, nature and enterprise can grow together.
OUR VISION
A community-driven organization
We envision a future in which development works in partnership with nature rather than at its expense.
A future where agriculture protects the soil that sustains it. Where ecological restoration becomes an investment in resilience. Where scientific quality systems strengthen trust.Where wellness is connected to healthy food, healthy environments and meaningful contact with nature.
And where businesses and institutions can create measurable value while contributing positively to the ecosystems and communities around them.
OUR COMMITMENT
At Lavida, we aspire to be more than consultants.
We aim to be partners in creating systems that are healthier, more resilient, scientifically credible and environmentally responsible.
Whether we are advising on an organic farming project, supporting organic certification, developing a nature-based intervention, strengthening proficiency testing systems or conceptualising a rejuvenation farm, our approach remains grounded in the same principle:
OUR APPROACH
Community-Led Action
We collaborate with local volunteers and organizations to ensure lasting impact.
OUR APPROACH
Community-Led Action
Every project always includes thorough impact tracking and transparent reporting.
OUR APPROACH
Long-Term Sustainability
Our initiatives focus on ecosystem regeneration and climate resilience.
How We Work
We combine science-based strategy with local community engagement to create sustainable, measurable environmental impact.
DIRECTOR
Kundan Kumar
Kundan is an Architect, an Environmental Planner, business leader and strategic advisor with more than 25 years of international experience shaping transformative development initiatives across Asia and Africa. His career spans strategic infrastructure development projects, investment-led economic development. With extensive engagement in Africa since 2012, he has worked at the intersection of government, policy, private capital and international expertise. Kundan is recognised for his ability to transform bold visions into structured, investable and implementable programmes. His leadership philosophy centres on institution-building, strategic partnerships and creating enduring economic and social value for governments, communities and future generations.
DIRECTOR
Monika Kumari
Monika is a, forester, researcher, conservationist and above all, a passionate lover of nature. Her professional journey has been shaped by a deep, lifelong connection with the natural world; curiosity and desire to understand, protect and work with it.
With a background in Forestry from the Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, she has spent more than a decade working across diverse landscapes—from the high-altitude forests of the Himalayas and the tiger landscapes of Central India to the tropical ecosystems of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands to the arid zones of Rajasthan. Her work has encompassed wildlife, climate change, plant resources and plant taxonomy, ethnobotany, vegetation studies, biodiversity, ecological databases, conservation and sustainability.
A strong believer in learning directly from nature as much from books, Monika combines field experience with research, documentation and knowledge sharing. Her interests and work have gradually expanded into permaculture, ecological restoration, sustainable living, organic farming and nature-based solutions, bringing together scientific understanding and practical approaches to meaningful environmental solutions.
She loves trekking, travelling and wandering through forests, discovering the quiet details of wild landscapes, plants, birds and wildlife. Nature also finds its way into her writing—she enjoys writing nature poetry and articles inspired by her experiences in the wild, capturing the emotions and stories that fieldwork leaves behind.
For Monika, conservation is not merely a profession—it is a way of life, a well-lived habit and a personal commitment. She believes that meaningful change begins with awareness, responsible choices and a genuine connection with nature. Through LaVida, she hopes to create and support initiatives that translate this belief into practical, sustainable and nature-positive action.
A passionate field worker and an equally committed learner, Monika believes in dare to dream and dare to achieve’—with the conviction that every individual, institution and community can contribute to a healthier and greener planet.
She does not claim to be doing something entirely different from what others are already doing in the field. But she firmly believes that whatever she chooses to do, she will strive to do with sincerity, purpose and commitment—and that it will, in its own way, make a difference.
ADVISORY BOARD
Sonika Verma
Sonika is a leader at the intersection of food safety, public health, and digital innovation — with 15+ years of experience spanning government, research, and consulting. As former Assistant Director at FSSAI (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India), she led national-scale R&D, food laboratory systems, and bilateral MoUs with global regulators. managed Pan-India surveillance programs across 700+ districts and delivered 150+ technical trainings to build high-performing teams. Today, she channels that expertise into three parallel missions: Food Regulatory Consulting-guiding startups, importers/exporters, and food businesses through compliance, labelling, import/export regulations, and quality systems; Digital Health & AI in Healthcare- building up AI Clinic (https://ai-clinic.tech/), a startup building AI-driven solutions for healthcare interventions and public health systems. Also deepening expertise through programs at IIT Delhi and Johns Hopkins University; Success Coaching for Food Sector Exams — mentoring aspiring Food Safety Officers, scientists, and regulatory professionals to crack government exams and build meaningful careers in food and public health. She brinsg deep technical knowledge in International Standards on Food Safety and Laboratory Management Systems (ISO 17025, ISO 22000, HACCP), food fortification, nutraceuticals, GMO testing, and microplastics — combined with a passion for innovation, capacity building, and systems thinking.
Who We Are
At LaVida, we believe meaningful impact is created when diverse expertise comes together with a shared purpose.
Our Directors are accomplished professionals and experts in their respective fields, bringing years of knowledge, experience, and unique perspectives to the organization. Each director contributes their own area of strength, allowing us to combine our capabilities, challenge conventional thinking, and create solutions that are greater than what any one of us could achieve individually.
We are bringing this collective expertise on board with a common mission — to build, innovate, and create meaningful value for the people and communities we serve.
While each Director has a distinct professional background, we are united by the same vision and commitment. By working collaboratively, sharing our knowledge, and leveraging our individual strengths, we aim to turn our vision into meaningful and sustainable impact.
Different expertise. One team. One vision. One mission.
Small actions create meaningful lasting change
Every tree planted, every volunteer hour, every contribution brings us closer to a healthier planet.
Mission - To design and implement nature-based solutions that restore ecosystems, regenerate resources, and create sustainable livelihoods for present and future generations.
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