
People of Purpose: Meet Vinod Kumar Pandey, From Rozgar Dhaba to AI-Powered Governance
An Indian Administrative Fellow helped establish India’s first AI Support Cell, enabling officials to save time and strengthen public service delivery.

An Indian Administrative Fellow helped establish India’s first AI Support Cell, enabling officials to save time and strengthen public service delivery.

After leaving journalism, Archana Sinha co-founded Nourishing Schools foundation to help children develop lifelong nutrition knowledge through engaging school-based learning.

From leaving investment banking to influencing education policy, Vishal Talreja’s journey champions life skills that help children thrive beyond classrooms.

An IIT graduate swapped corporate success for grassroots impact, building Ayang Trust to improve education, livelihoods and climate resilience for children in Assam’s Majuli.

A personal loss pulled Piyush Tewari out of a high-flying corporate career. Nearly two decades later, the organisation he built has turned some of India’s deadliest roads into places where far fewer people die, and he is convinced the rest of the country can follow.

From Rajasthan to building Ground Zero, M S Mahala is making social sector careers more accessible through transparency and technology.

From teaching rescued tribal girls in Jharkhand to championing women’s leadership, Augustina empowers communities through grassroots action.

A childhood question inspired Sunita Lakra to champion tribal rights, girls’ safety and anti-trafficking initiatives.

A chemical engineer turned social impact leader, Dr Archana Mittal has spent decades ensuring policies translate into meaningful change.

After a personal experience with corruption, Anshu Kumar dedicated his life to bringing education, essential services and dignity to thousands of migrant families living in Bihar’s brick kilns through Nev Ki Eent Foundation.