G. N. Devy is the chief editor of the PLSI series. He taught at the Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, till 1996 before leaving to set up the Bhasha Research Centre in Baroda and the Adivasi Akademi at Tejgadh, where he worked towards conserving and promoting the languages and culture of indigenous and nomadic communities. Apart from being awarded the Padma Shree, he has received many awards for his work in literature and language conservation.
Ramnika Gupta, Head of Ramnika Foundation, has an MA from Punjab University and a Bed from Central Institute of Education. She was MLA and former member of the Legislative Assembly of Bihar. A litterateur dedicated to the development of Dalits, adivasis and women, she has been honoured for her literary as well as her social work.
Prabhatkumar Singh, PhD (Anthropology), is a professor in the Department of Anthropology, Ranchi University. He is well-known for his extensive work on the Kurmali language spoken in Jharkhand. He is a renowned scholar and has published three books and thirty-five research papers. Singh has also participated and presented papers in numerous national and international seminars.