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ADVISORY BOARD
Mr. Pramod Vatsa Mr. Balaji Jayaseelm Dr. Dyaneshwar Mulay
An Insight
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STRATEGIC BRAND CONSULTANT
Speed
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Mr. Prasad Deshpande
CSR Incubator
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Hope-Kart
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Bravo
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Media
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Parivartan Executive Panel
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GDP Chapters
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GDP Talks
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GDP Goes Social
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Community Appreciation
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EDITORIAL BOARD
Mr. Kishore Shah Mr. Ameya Salatry
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We Will Rebuild The World Together The COVID-19 pandemic is like Time showing a mirror to us. We need to ask one hard question to ourself - After 74 years of Independence, are we Atma Nirbhar? The answer, as disheartening as it may seem, is No. Now is time to awaken The Philanthropist in us and help the society stand on its feet in every way. It is time to restart the world. Proudly launching The Philanthropist, a monthly magazine that will keep you updated on what the GDP Foundation is up. It will let you know how you can join the Foundation’s cause and contribute. We are proud to share with you that this magazine is has been launched on our Independence Day by Mr. Girish Bharne, Vice President - Engineering & Centre Head - Goa Persistent Systems Ltd. and Parivartan Executive Panel member. It is an honor to have his thoughts as the ďŹ rst article in our Inaugural Issue. So, subscribe to this e-magazine. Be a part of this movement. We are looking forward to the wholehearted support of The Philanthropist in you.
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CHANGING THE LENS An insight
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) took off in a big way after 2013, after India became the first nation to legislate the need to mandatorily undertake CSR activities with the new Companies Act. Big Indian groups were already having their philanthropic arms/trusts which with a deep focus on CSR activities. But the legislative changes pushed all the big corporations to focus more on CSR. Social organizations who were working with different strata of the society and had difficulties raising the funds, now benefitted. That's because the corporates now wanted to join hands with the right partners to ensure the funds reached the genuinely needy. Large corporations have their own rules and regulations and rightly so – they are answerable to their stakeholders. Bigger organizations with a global presence have been able to adapt to the corporate requirements easily with their easy reach to the resources while smaller ones struggled. As a result, the genuine social organizations with feet firmly rooted to the ground and with deep connect to the needy society who could have utilized the funds more effectively have been losing out. CSR is looked at as a Corporate branding exercise and rightly so. In doing so, the geographic focus areas tend to be governed by the branding aspect more than the actual social impact. A couple of such instances which I have seen from sidelines, come to my mind. A social club in Goa implements a project for water harvesting in a Goan village which lies on the banks of a river. Just consider the possible impact if the funds were utilized for the same project in the water-starved regions of Maharashtra by tying up with any social organization there!! Every year, Monsoons is the time for Vanamahotsava. For most organizations, this is a symbolic, but high visibility social project. Instead of planting trees on the roadside, can - 01 -
we take a small patch of land from the forest department and plan and maintain the trees there creating green patches with much more environmental impact? I have no insights into the rationale on the projects and I am sure there will be good reasons for executing them, but I would like everyone from the corporate world to social organization to ponder over a few thoughts. Do we really have to focus on geographical boundaries? Can we look at the nation as one and put the efforts wherever the need is? We, as a nation always rally and help the remotest region when it comes to calamities like floods or earthquakes. Can we use similar guidelines for CSR? All organizations have annual performance reviews. We need to apply similar yardstick to our social projects – assess them periodically, realign, refocus, and take some hard decisions if required. This should also include assessing the partners in service and getting the right ones if needed. It would also be worthwhile to look and help some of the social entrepreneurship projects. If they succeed the impact could be multifold. All in all, while the CSR compulsion has brought in more funds to the social projects, I do feel we need to look at the activity holistically and with the ultimate aim to reach the neediest sections of the society. MR. GIRISH BHARNE Vice President Engineering & Centre Head - Goa Persistent Systems Ltd. Parivartan Executive Panel Member
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Refining social entrepreneurship ideas
Profit should not always be the only motive. ‘Doing good’ should also hold an important place in a company's business strategy. Deloitte’s Human Capital Trends study has revealed an interesting finding - A whopping 86% of surveyed millennial respondents said that the success of a business should be measured in terms of more than just financial performance. In simple words, an increasing number of the global population now believes that the head honchos should do the right thing when it comes to handling social issues. Profit should not always be the only motive. ‘Doing good’ should also hold an important place in a company's business strategy. SPEED With An Aim SPEED has been initiated by the GDP Foundation to build, test, and refine social entrepreneurship ideas. It is a platform designed to support the collaboration of undergraduate students (Arts, Commerce & Science), SHG (Self Help Groups), NGOs, and Industry such that it creates livelihood, entrepreneurial opportunities, and CSR in one go. SPEED aims to make this happen with minimal investment or borrowing. The GDP Foundation has been implementing SPEED internally right from its inception.
Parivartan Karo Na contest initiative leads to incubation of the participants who are now ready to be featured as entrepreneurs. SPEED @ GDP now focuses on their development by networking and collaborating to convert them into profit-making social enterprises. The Atma Nirbhar Bharat mission of our Prime minister envisions a growth trajectory to Made in India, which will foster the growth & development of the social start-ups. Growth & Development Platform Foundation (GDP Foundation) thrives to capitalize on this opportunity and contribute to the mission of Atma Nirbhar Bharat.
SPEED Social Startup Bank The GDP Foundation is always on a lookout for fresh ideas that can change the world. Currently, GDP Foundation has 68 potential projects that have immense potential to spring up as social startups. SPEED-ing past Year One A year into our philanthropic venture GDP Foundation has achieved several milestones focusing on initiatives that have started reaping benefits to the society. We have invested time & effort to utilize resources to transform social capital to affect society positively. Social start-ups/entrepreneurs are mentored to understand how a social issue/problem can lead to innovations to maximize social satisfaction.
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MR. PARAG VELUSKER Trustee, GDP Foundation
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CSR INCUBATOR Nurturing a new CSR Philosophy
The need of the day is to build scientific research-based CSR, factoring ‘felt needs’ and end to end consulting Corporate Social Responsibility - A Change For The Better In recent times, the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) has garnered a fastidious outlook by all stakeholders whether it is the Government, or private stakeholders, or social enterprises. Inexorably, CSR is here to stay and make its deep-rooted impact on our lives. CSR is no more a concept alien to us. In the generations to come, it will have its own meanderings albeit a posited approach to make a meaningful effect on the lives of many.
There may not be a single universally accepted definition of CSR. Globally the concept of CSR has evolved and presently encompasses all related concepts like triple bottom line, corporate citizenship, strategic philanthropy, shared values, sustainability and responsibility. CSR Needs A Scientific Approach The need of the day is to build scientific research-based CSR, factoring ‘felt needs’ and end to end consulting for industries and business firms to ensure high ROI, risk mitigation and welfare-based development. The very aim of GDP Foundation’s CSR Incubator.
Scholars and philosophers have given numerous definitions to CSR, however, its wholeness is achieved in practical terms and not within its strict meaning. CSR is not only a theoretical development but strongly include incorporating social characteristics or features into products and manufacturing processes, adopting progressive human resource management practices, achieving higher levels of environmental performance through recycling and pollution abatement, advancing the goals of community organizations et al. CSR has been given statutory protection and inevitably there is a growing interest amongst corporates and multi-divisional companies to make their CSR spend and stay within the ambit of the law so as to not attract penalties.
About CSR – INCUBATOR The GDP Foundation’s CSR-Incubator is a unique, innovative, pioneering platform for curating CSR ideas for industries, corporate, media houses, philanthropists, and NGOs. The CSR–Incubator will help you to create a research-based positive, sustainable impact.
However, one can easily assert and be mindful of the fact that no business norms, no standards, no regulatory frameworks, no stakeholder demand for CSR can vary the very core built within it, which is a larger good, a cause to be fulfilled and a purpose to be achieved. When the latter is in order, rest just falls as brickwork for a perfect foundation.
Social Startups ready for CSR Funding / Investment / Adoption GDP Foundation’s Parivartan Karo Na – contest cum internship, a highly appreciated platform has churned out 25 Hi-Potential startups that are ready for investment and CSR funding.
MR. AMEYA SALATRY Trustee, GDP Foundation
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Large scale community involvement – towards inclusiveness
The need of the day is to build scientific research-based CSR, factoring ‘felt needs’ and end to end consulting Corporate Social Responsibility - A Change For The Better Even today, various villages in India give us a sneak-peek into the collective-effort way of life. During the summer season, the ladies work in conjunction with one another and prepare a variety of items such as papad, pickles, etc. Farming is an activity, which is still carried out in groups. Festivals have always been a sign of our togetherness and unity.
A robust and thriving developmental sector is primary if a country aims at equitable, inclusive, and sustainable growth. We need to be socially sensitive. One person equals one vote, equals one value. But the socio-economic realities are different and they still have a long way to go to match this vision. The growing disparity, inequality, and societal divide need to be reversed. That calls for large scale purposeful community involvement to integrate the innate wisdom and latent potential
However, the metro cities with lights so bright that they blind the stars, seem to have lost the beauty of unity. Everybody is working towards a personal goal or ambition. Today, each one of us is in a rat race, ready to trip the other and reach the destination before everyone else.
About HOPE-KART Hope-Kart is a large scale community-based, community-paced and business ecosystem oriented platform. It involves the community, and integrates its diversity and wisdom to make ‘Local go Global’. This is our small step to inch towards Atma Nirbhar Bharat.
This reminds me of a famous story that teaches us - One stick can easily be snapped into pieces. However, it is difficult to break a bundle of sticks. If you are divided, you are as strong as a single stick. It is time for us to unite, use each other’s strengths, and help each other to achieve one's goals. The pandemic has shattered us as an individual. But together we can overcome this financial crisis. Thus the GDP Foundation aims to empower people with varied strengths and capabilities to work together and turn the tide.
PARIVARTAN KARO NA Under this vertical, the GDP Foundation executed a contest-cum-internship initiative – Parivartan Karo Na. This initiative was launched on 14th April during the lockdown. In just 3 weeks, we received more than 125 registrations from people from different walks of life. Students, teachers, NGOs, professionals, principals, architects, doctors, and industries from different parts of the country, they all participated whole-heartedly.
MR. SANDESH PRABHUKHANOLKAR Trustee, GDP Foundation
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CHALLENGE 01: MEDICAL COMBAT READINESS
DR. NEENA PANANDIKAR Principal, Don Bosco College of Engineering, Goa CASH AWARD
AMIT SANTRA Chief Design Engineer Powerland Agro Tractor Vehicles Private Limited, Goa CASH AWARD
RYAN VAZ Infinyt3D, Goa PROTOTYPE FUNDING
CHALLENGE 02: SOCIO-ECO-CULTURAL RESTORATION
SHYAMLEE ROY Mitsuko Trust, Goa SEED FUNDING
PAGAG JUMDE Pick My Cart, Goa CASH AWARD
HARISH USGAONKER Letcetra Agritech, Goa CASH AWARD
CHALLENGE 03: ENVISAGE NEW FORM OF OPERATIONS
MS.KRUPASHRI KOLI Team Focusa - DBCE Students, Goa CASH AWARD
DR. SACHIN TENDULKAR & TEAM Shramik App, Goa PROTOTYPE FUNDING
CHALLENGE 04: SMART DISASTER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
VINISH DESAI Architect /Sculptor, Pune CASH AWARD
SUSHANT TAPKIR Adventure Expert, Pune CASH AWARD
DR. NANDKUMAR SAWANT & TEAM Principal, Chowgule College, Goa CASH AWARD
CHALLENGE 05: REVIVE – RESTORE – REINVENT THE GOAN /INDIAN /WORLD ECONOMY
DR. PARASHRAM PATIL Agricultural Economist, APEDA, New Delhi CASH AWARD
MR. SAVVED KHANDKE Optismart - MSME, Goa CASH AWARD
We are proud to inform you that all promising entries were awarded Cash Prizes, Seed Funding and Prototype Funding. Also, a systematic mentoring sessions were undertaken to help these entrants become Investor Ready. - 05 -
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PARIVARTAN EXECUTIVE PANEL In our Trust they trust
Meet the GDP Foundation’s prestigious Parivartan Executive Panelists who will guide us in our mission of rebuilding the world. (In Alphabetical Order)
DR. ARVIND NATU : Chairperson - Board of Governors, IISER, Kolkotta Dr. Natu has also been actively involved with International Chemistry Olympiads and has been instrumental in initiating Indo-German collaborations in science, technology and education. He is a recipient of the German ‘Cross of Merit’ which is conferred to foreign nationals by the Government of Germany, and many other awards and distinctions.
MR. BALAJI JAYASEELM Director, Sustainability & Reg. Affair, Graham Packaging - Lancaster, USA Mr. Jayaseelm is an expert in governance, planning, and implementation of sustainable strategies across a multifaceted portfolio of consumer and professional brands.
MR. BHASKER ASSOLDEKAR CMD, Vibha International, Mumbai Mr. Assoldekar has been the Founder Chairman and MD of Vibha Natural Products Ltd since the inception of the company in 1996. Mr. Assoldekar has traveled extensively to Gulf Countries, Europe, USA, Latin America for improving the market share in International Market.
DR. DYANESHWAR MULAY Member, National Human, Rights Commission, Delhi An Indian Career Diplomat who superannuated after 35 years of service, Dr. Mulay was appointed by the President of India as the Member, National Human Rights Commission in April 2019. Dr. Mulay is a renowned author, motivator and the former Secretary to the Government of India.
MR. GIRISH BHARNE Vice President, Engineering & Centre Head - Goa, Persistent Systems Ltd. Mr. Bharne has been associated with Persistent System’s initiative deAsara. deAsra is associated with many organizations in the mission of promoting mass entrepreneurship.
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MR. JAIDEEP REDKAR President (India), Rosenberger, Goa Mr. Redkar is an experienced Country Head with a demonstrated success across telecommunications, FMCG, Pharmaceuticals and Capital Goods industry by successfully turning around in the companies he has served.
DR. MONA DESAI National Chairperson, IMA-WDW, Ahmedabad Dr. Desai has over 28 years of practicing experience as pediatrician & Neonatologist. She also has a vast experience in counseling of thousands of adolescents during a practice of more than 25 years.
MR. NIKHILESH PANCHAL Partner, Khaitan & Co., Mumbai Mr. Panchal is a corporate lawyer with over 25 years of practice and has wide experience of various aspects of law. His practice area ranges from mergers & acquisitions, securities law, joint ventures, capital market, intellectual property rights, licensing, technology transfers to maritime law.
MR. PRABU RAJAGOPALAN Regional Head - Middle East, TDK India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore TDK India Private Limited (TDK lndia) is a subsidiary of TDK Electronics that develops, manufactures and markets electronic components and systems, focusing on technology markets that include automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics, as well as information and communications technology.
MR. PRAMOD VATSA WCM - Director, Saint Gobain International, France Mr. Vatsa is an expert in handling multi-cultural, multi-locational manufacturing businesses involving precision engineering, mass manufacturing as well as batch processing. He has turned around several operations & helped businesses grow from nascent stage.
DR. PRAVEEN KHULLAR Head Global Dev. Centre, Sanofi Synthelabo, President, GPMA, Goa Dr. Khullar is the Head - Global Dev. Centre, Sanofi Synthelabo. He is also the President of the Goa Pharmaceuticals Manufacturers Association (GPMA), Goa. Goa facility is one of Sanofi’s Pharmaceuticals Intercontinental operational units. It manufactures solid dosage forms for the Indian market, Daonil bulk tablets for the European market and Paracetamol, Cocodamol and Co-dydramol for the UK market. - 08 -
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MR. SANDESH DHARESHWAR Vice President - Kundaim Industrial Association, Director - Vimal Art Printery, Goa Mr. Dhareshwar’s Vimal Art Printery is one the leading businesses in the Offset Printing. They are the manufacturers of printed cartons and printed labels.
MR. SANJAY SRIVASTAVA Former Secretary to GoI & Chief Secretary: Delhi & Goa Under his leadership as the Chief Secretary of Goa, the state experienced a holistic socio-eco-cultural growth and development. He was also head the Jury Panel of Goa CSR Awards, an initiative launched by Ideaz Unlimited – 2009.
DR. SUBRAMANIAM NEELAKANTAN Sr. Director, Corp (R&D), CDAC, Pune The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing is an Autonomous Scientific Society of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, of the Government of India.
MR. SUNIL MISAR Registrar, CDAC, Pune Mr. Misar has an extensive experience in documenting Human Resource Development policies. Mr. Misar is passionate about executing Training & Development plans and Human Resource Information Systems.
MR.VENKAT THIRUVENGADAM Founder, DuploCloud, USA As a founder and an Architect of DuploCloud, Mr. Venkat has built an easy to use DevOps solution for managing applications in public cloud. Mr. Venkat has tapped on his past experience working on complex public/private SDN controllers to build a robust and highly scalable solution at DuploCloud.
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GDP CHAPTERS Building new hopes with new Chapters
There is a definite shortfall of inspiration, competency, energy in most of the leadership positions in various institutions. The GDP Foundation seeks to fill in this gap together. Chapter by Chapter.
So if you are interested in being a part of this magical movement, start a new Chapter with us. Let us rebuild the world together by making social systems deliver. For further details, www.gdpideaz.org.
Looking beyond the obvious What the world needs right now is a helping hand that can repair, restore, and rejuvenate the human spirit. Yes, there are Samaritans, but either they are operating in isolation or their voices are very feeble. These change agents need reinforcement. Also, the youth needs a platform for building their capacities, they need an ecosystem to test their capabilities. Though we have thousands of Self-Help groups and NGOs, this huge resource remains untapped.
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Re-looking at the ecosystem There is no dearth of opportunities in the ecosystem. However, we need to look closely and identify the missing pieces. Visionary, strategic blueprint and excellence in execution - our ecosystem falls short in these three aspects. Hence to fill up the need-gap, the GDP Foundation in its second year of operation is embarking upon setting up Chapters in India and abroad. MR. KISHORE SHAH Managing Trustee, GDP Foundation
The GDP Foundation Chapters is one of our flagship initiatives and is garnering interest and attention. We will reveal the complete model on 15th Aug 2020.
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Bringing social change online
In today’s uncertain times, we need to give more importance to happiness and well being. What is crucial is to up our Happiness Index. GDP Talks aims to do just that. GDP Talks is a platform where we share and connect. This is the GDP Foundation’s attempt to build a well being, happiness, and positivity movement. Through this endeavor, we plan to explore the subtle things that can make life a pleasurable experience. GDP Talks will showcase short videos, webinars, research articles, discussions, debates, deliberations on a wide array of topics like women empowerment, social startups by youth, community issues, welfare, inclusiveness, art, culture, and literature. It is a community platform to engage the world to inspire and get inspired by the ordinary. This platform is managed by Goa Bylane.
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GDP Foundation gets active on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn
The GDP Foundation is now active on Social media. Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn are the three platforms that we are focusing on. However, we believe in quality over quantity. Hence, the GDP Foundation will not bombard its followers with information overload.
delightful and not mediocre. It should be a piece of art and food for thought. Now crafting something like this takes time. Hence, we have decided that we will upload a major post, a big story, or make a big announcement on Friday. So that you get a complete weekend to appreciate our story, watch it at peace and then follow our page, like it and share it.
Friday is the day We believe that whatever trots out of the GDP stable should have a stamp of uniqueness over it. It should be - 11 -
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GDP Foundation has big plans. But they need to be supported by right talent and apt temperament to succeed. Meet our partners that help us to take our ideas to the next level.
Demerg Systems is a global company and provides IT solutions to establishments around the world. It does not matter how big or small your problem is. Demerg Systems does whatever it takes to design the most optimum and cost-effective solution. Formed in 2004, Demerg Systems provides IT services that are complemented by its excellent enterprise support. Having established a strong competence in Web, eCommerce, Softwares & Document Digitization, Demerg Systems now focuses on Manufacturing Automation, Mobile and IoT solutions.
Internship Station is a smart platform that creates a dynamic environment between the students, companies & educational services. The purpose of the platform is to facilitate students’ engagement and bridge the gap between the students’ skill-set & the industry requirements. This platform organically collects information that the industry seeks such as Corporate trends & favored skills insight. It then feeds it to the colleges so that they can prepare their students to match the needs of the industry.
Goa Bylane is Goa’s very own Art, Culture & Lifestyle eChannel aimed at the welfare of Goan Communities. This channel aims to inspire, inform and entertain travelers by revealing to them the unseen hinterland of Goa. It is an invite to travel to the heart of picturesque Goa, discover the hidden jewels, meet interesting personalities, be a part of Goa’s age-old celebrations, get enthralled by the traditional occupations of the region, visit incredible places and find amazing things to do when in Goa. In this process, Goa Bylane aims to give Goa’s local communities a platform to enhance their livelihood. Helping Goan Communities grow by revealing them to the world, that’s the aim of Goa Bylane.
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VALUE ADDED SERVICES Shaping future by reshaping thinking
The GDP Foundation not about vanilla services. It is not about organizing run-on-the-mill projects. The GDP Foundation is all about formulating programs with a long term vision. Staying in-tune with this way of thinking, the Foundation offers several value added services.
3) NGO Assessment: Growth & Development Every non-governmental organization (NGO) must assess its environment, strategies, its capacity and capability. Based on this assessment, the organization needs to formulate and implement a growth & development plan.
1) Investor Readiness: Gearing up for the litmus test When it is time to look for investor meetings, remember you are not the only one. You are competing against several other startups trying to secure investors’ trust. So in a sea of startups, how do you stand out? Luckily you have the GDP Foundation by your side. With our experience and assistance, we can help you to keep all the right things ready. Well ahead of time. So when the opportunity knocks, you are investor-ready.
GDP Foundation assists NGOs in conducting such assessment by: Auditing your capacities and capabilities, Organization development and Consulting External liaisoning. 4) GDP – INTERNSHIP: Get future-ready The spread of the COVID-19 has disrupted the corporate calendar and upcoming business plans on a global scale. You are in a fix as to where to go and whom to turn to for the invaluable internship experience.
2) CSR Consultancy Services: Making your CSR robust The GDP Foundation’s team has the domain expertise and track record for making your CSR higher on ROI and low on risks. That is because we work closely with the top management to construct effective and streamlined CSR solutions. We are also the pioneers and founders of the GOA CSR Awards 2009.
GDP offers a unique opportunity for a value-added internship. It is an alternative internship opportunity that promises professional development and real learning experience. This is your chance to be mentored by professionals experts in their domain. Understanding ecosystem, organization dynamics, strategic media planning, behavioral economics, IoT, corporate compliance and talent management, this internship shall equip you with all the knowledge you need to stay ahead of your peers.
This experience equips us to work closely with your CSR team to gauge and design activities that are responsive to the ethical and societal demands concerning the environment and human welfare. - 13 -
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See what the participants & Well-wishers said about our Parivartan Karo Na Initiative
I would like to congratulate GDP Foundation for taking up the initiative (Parivartan Karo Na) which is first of a kind....I assure you that we at GCCI will try our best to give these ideas a logical end. We will help sourcing these ideas to the right people, if they are interested in investing and taking it up as a business or then help reach the government. We can help ideas to gain the required traction. Mr. Manoj Caculo - President, Goa Chambers of Commerce & Industries
Parivartan Karo Na is a great initiative undertaken by GDP Foundation and will offer platform for the innovators to contribute towards societal transformation by developing sustainable solutions to various problems arose due to COVID- 19.
DR. NEENA PANANDIKAR - Principal, Don Bosco College of Engineering
Parivartan Karo Na is a great initiative where citizens from different walks of life can give their solutions and ideas to various problems which have arisen due to COVID-19.
AMANDA MARIA D’SOUZA - MBA - 2nd year, Goa Business School - Goa University
Parivartan Karo Na is a great platform to share concepts and ideas in supporting the society post-COVID 19. I am happy that Mr. Kishore Shah and the team thought about the platform, created it and reached out to get ideas and feedback from different stakeholders. I wish the very best to team Parivartan Karo Na.
D S PRASHANT - CEO, Forum for Innovation Incubation Research & Entrepreneurship
Parivartan Karo Na initiated by GDP Foundation is an excellent and innovative solution provider where common citizens like us can pool in our ideas and logic in addressing various issues faced due to COVID-19. Moreover, the ideas that will be pooling in from experts of various sectors in professions will only give a better and sustainable solutions to Socio Economic problems which the country is already facing. DR. SANDHYA KINI MAYENKAR - Proprietor, Kini Supermarket
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After the COVID-19 cases rose, we realized that we have to ensure maximum control to prevent the spread of virus. Our team within no time started to develop the contact-less hand sanitizing machine so that we can reach out the masses and reduce dependencies from other states. Parivartan Karo Na is a great platform to accelerate and showcase the development activities taken by the organization to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. AMIT SANTRA – Chief Design Engineer, Powerland Agro Tractor Vehicles Private Limited
We envision to develop organic agriculturists / self-help groups and create a rural production to marketing value chain system at Panchayat level to help rural economy sustain during an emergency or a disaster. Thanks Parivartan Karo Na for providing this platform to bring together like minded people.
RAJIV NAIK - The Progressive Farming Club Of Talegao
Women empowerment is an important aspect in upliftment of the families. We consider this as a primary objective when we work with women though self help groups. Considering the current situation of COVID-19, Parivartan Karo Na is a good platform to relook at the way we run self help groups, and streamline all processes.
SARITA PATIL - Core Faculty, Rural Development, GIPARD
I must say the initiative is much needed for today’s time. It is like creating a positive outlook towards the problem. I am glad to be working on it to find a solution.
MAYURI BHATE - Co-Founder, EcoTopia Winner of Business Diva competition : GCCI women's wing
Goan Economy needs 360 degree change. It has to look various alternatives which will give you sustainable economic development. In this context Parivartan Karo Na will provide solutions on various aspects of economic development. It will lead to revolutionary fundamental changes for betterment in Goan Economy. DR. PARASHRAM PATIL - Agricultural Economist, APEDA, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, New Delhi
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COVID-19 has raised a million questions related to our existence. But at the same time, it has triggered many bright minds to go back to the drawing board and sketch ideas that can make our world a better place. The GDP Foundation gives these creative highbrows all the conďŹ dence they need to chase their dream project. That's because we see immense potential in every idea. And so do you. So let's collaborate.
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