Mr. Shiv Kumar Nishad serves as a Director of Nishad Bandhan, bringing to the platform a rare combination of legal expertise and lifelong commitment to the welfare of the Nishad community. A practicing advocate at the Allahabad High Court, he has been in the legal profession, handling matters spanning civil, criminal, constitutional, while remaining closely engaged with the social and cultural life of the Nishad, Kashyap, Sahani, Manjhi, Majhwar, Bhoi, Raikwar, Batham, Turai, Kahar, Kewat, Mallah, Bind, and allied communities. 

His association with Nishad Bandhan reflects a simple belief: that a community which has long depended on rivers, boats, and hard work for its livelihood deserves the same access to opportunity, dignity, and support as any other — beginning with something as fundamental as helping its sons and daughters find the right life partner within a trusted, community-rooted platform. 

Professional Background 

Mr. Nishad enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh and has practiced before the Allahabad High Court. His legal work has included representing individuals in land and revenue disputes, service matters, criminal appeals, PILs on community welfare issues, etc.. Over the years, he has built a reputation for / been known for providing accessible, honest legal guidance — often to members of the Nishad community who might otherwise struggle to navigate India’s judicial system without support or representation. 

This legal grounding shapes how he approaches his role at Nishad Bandhan: with an emphasis on transparency, trust, and the protection of members’ interests. 

Social Contribution & Community Welfare 

Beyond the courtroom, Mr. Nishad has been an active voice for the upliftment of the Nishad and allied fisherman communities across Uttar Pradesh. His contributions include: 

Legal aid and awareness — Offering pro bono or subsidized legal guidance to community members on matters such as caste certificates, reservation benefits, land and fishing rights, and access to government welfare schemes. 

Community advocacy — Involvement with local Nishad Samaj associations, caste welfare boards, or social organizations] working toward better representation and recognition of Nishad sub-castes (Kashyap, Kahar, Batham, Bhoi, Sahani, Turai, Kewat, Mallah, Bind, Manjhi, Dhuriya, Gond, Godiya, Raikwar, and others) in public policy and reservation matters. 

Education and youth support –  He has supported students from the community.

 Matrimonial and social welfare through Nishad Bandhan — Championing the platform’s free registration initiative to ensure that cost is never a barrier for any family in the community seeking a trustworthy matrimonial service. 

His Vision for Nishad Bandhan 

“Our community has given so much — to the rivers, to the nation, to hard, honest labour — and received too little in return, including basic recognition. Nishad Bandhan is my way of giving something back: a safe, free, and dignified space for our families to find the right match for their children, without exploitation or unnecessary cost.” 

—Shiv Kumar Nishad 

As Director, Mr. Nishad continues to guide Nishad Bandhan’s mission of building trust within the community, ensuring member safety, and expanding free access to matrimonial services for every subcaste under the wider Nishad umbrella.

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Shiv Kumar Nishad

Director – Nishad Bandhan

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