Beyond Skills: SPJIMR’s Transformative Approach to Leadership in Social Sector ft. Dr. Meshram

The CSR Journal Correspondent Aakanksha Yadav speaks with Prof. Tanojkumar Meshram, Chairperson of the Post Graduate Programme in Development Management (PGPDM) at SPJIMR, about the institute’s transformative approach to development management education.

In this insightful exchange, Prof. Meshram discusses how his background in government, academia, and social sector shapes a curriculum that merges academic rigour with grassroots realities. He reflects on the challenges faced by professionals in the social sector who are passionate but do not have skills, knowledge, and perspectives to match the increasing demands and changing landscape of the social sector and equip participants to create scalable, meaningful change in the social sector.

In a candid and reflective conversation, Prof. Tanojkumar Meshram, Chairperson of the PGPDM and a seasoned expert in public policy, education, and social change, shares how his journey across government, academia, and social sector has shaped his approach to development management education. His deep-rooted belief in the emancipatory potential of education underscores every aspect of the programme, from experiential learning modules to leadership labs.

Watch the Full Interview with Prof. Tanojkumar Meshram here: