About SUDEET Foundation
Sustainable Development and Emerging Technology Foundation (SUDEET) is a forward-thinking Not for Profit organization dedicated to transforming lives through skill development, technology innovation, and sustainable community growth.
Mandate & Legal Identity
Incorporated and approved by the Government of India as a Section 8 Company. Dedicated to pan-India and global socio-economic advancement, deep-tech capacity building, and environmental stewardship in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Hon'ble Prime Minister's vision for Vikshit Bharat 2047.
We bridge the divide between academia, industry, and governance by equipping youth, women, and underprivileged communities with practical skills in high-growth sectors—including AI, Semiconductors, ESDM, Quantum Computing, FinTech, and Green Technologies.
At our core, we believe that technological progress must go hand in hand with environmental stewardship and social equity. Our work extends beyond classrooms to grassroots climate action.
An inclusive, self-reliant society
Our vision is to build an inclusive, self-reliant society where every individual has the opportunity to thrive and reach their highest potential. By establishing centres of excellence, delivering vital skills training, driving climate action, clean energy, and sustainable development initiatives, and leveraging strategic partnerships, we empower communities to create lasting environmental and economic prosperity for all.
Global social and environmental transformation
The SUDEET Foundation drives global social and environmental transformation through transparent, high-impact action—establishing Centres of Excellence in Emerging Technologies and advancing awareness on Climate Change, Clean Energy, and Carbon Footprint reduction. Fully aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we deploy tech-driven skilling, green initiatives, and targeted infrastructure to uplift 5 million citizens and plant 10 million trees by 2047.
Chief Mentors
Prof. K. K. Aggarwal
Chief Mentor
President, South Asian University
Former Chairman, National Board of Accreditation
Prof. K. K. Aggarwal is an engineer by training who built an outstanding academic foundation as a top-ranking scholar. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Panjab University, Chandigarh, graduating as the class topper. He pursued his Master's Degree at Kurukshetra University, Haryana, securing the first position, and later earned his Ph.D. in Reliability Evaluation and Optimization from the same institution.
Spanning a distinguished 27-year academic career at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra, Prof. Aggarwal actively engaged in teaching and research within Computer Engineering and Information Technology. He has published over 400 research papers in reputed journals and authored well-regarded textbooks including Reliability Engineering and Software Engineering. His expertise has led to invitation-based lectures at prestigious global institutions, such as UC Berkeley, the University of Cincinnati, Florida State University, the University of Birmingham, and the Technical University of Germany.
As a veteran administrator, Prof. Aggarwal served as the Founding Vice Chancellor of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi (1998-2008), Pro Vice-Chancellor of Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar, and former Chairman of the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), India. He also served as President of IETE (2002-2004), President of Computer Society of India (2007-2009), and President of SEARCC (2008-2010).
Ms. Sunita Sanghi
Chief Mentor
Former Principal Adviser, MSDE
Former Adviser, NITI Aayog
Ms. Sunita Sanghi is a former senior Indian Economic Service (IES) officer of the 1984 batch with over three decades of experience in public policy, labor economics, and human resource development. She completed her undergraduate studies in Economics at Miranda House and her Master's degree at the Delhi School of Economics, later earning an M.A. in Development Studies from the University of East Anglia in the UK. Throughout her distinguished career, she served across multiple key central ministries, including the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Petroleum, Ministry of Transport, and the Labour Bureau.
During her tenure at NITI Aayog (and formerly the Planning Commission), Ms. Sanghi played a central role as Adviser in charge of critical divisions including Education, Employment, Skill Development, Urbanisation, and Plan Coordination. Her expertise in analyzing labor dynamics and manpower requirements allowed her to guide strategic policy formulation and multi-sectoral planning at the national level. Beyond her analytical contributions, she actively participated in shaping government strategies aimed at strengthening education systems and enhancing youth employability.
Following her work at NITI Aayog, she held top executive positions within the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), serving as Senior Adviser and later reaching the Apex Scale as Principal Adviser. She also served as an Executive Member and Principal Adviser at the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET). A respected policy voice, she has authored and co-authored numerous publications and research articles focusing on labor market trends, skill ecosystems, and employment strategy across India.
Advisory Board
Charles Godwin
Advisory Board Member
HR Leader & Public Speaker
An astute Human Resource Professional with 22 years in People Programs & Processes. Managing change, acquisitions & mergers, building capabilities & talent during high growth phases, executing apt HR interventions were his forte at Polaris Software, Hexaware Technologies, WABCO, Royal Cyber and currently at Zoho.
Charles is a prominent speaker in student & industry forums and has delivered over 3,000 Guest Lectures. He also runs his own initiative ‘HR Lens’ to inspire young minds of our nation.
Honoured with Excellence Award in recognition of outstanding contribution in the field of Human Resource Management & Social Initiatives. A TEDx speaker known for his motivational speeches, audience connect & passion for “give back”, Charles is a go-to-name in the field of HR speaker & mentor across academia, industries & executive forums.
GD Dharaneetharan
Advisory Board Member
Founder, Social Eagle
Systems Designer & Ecosystem Builder
GD Dharaneetharan is an entrepreneur, systems designer, and ecosystem builder dedicated to designing frameworks that turn learning into real-world capability. As the founder of Social Eagle, he leads an education-led ecosystem that equips individuals and organizations with practical skills through structured programs, community engagement, and hands-on execution. His work operates at the core intersection of education, entrepreneurship, community-building, and systems design, focusing on scalable models that foster long-term growth and self-reliance.
Through Social Eagle, he has built an impactful platform that has supported more than 2,000 entrepreneurs and cultivated a thriving learning community of over 40,000 members. His focus extends to social impact through structured CSR initiatives that deliver free digital education to underserved audiences, earning wide recognition from academic institutions and media platforms alike. These achievements reflect his commitment to creating accessible paths for skill development and economic empowerment.
Beyond quantitative milestones, GD Dharaneetharan's underlying philosophy centers on cultivating environments that foster personal responsibility, active practice, and structural independence. By replacing passive consumption with applied execution and dependency with sustainable systems, he helps learners and business leaders transition from acquiring knowledge to driving measurable outcomes in the real world.
Leadership Team
B. Raghava Srinivasan
Founder
Raghava Srinivasan is a visionary social sector leader and strategic advisor with over 29 years of extensive experience driving national-scale livelihood creation, digital transformation, and skill development ecosystems. He currently serves as the Founder of the Sustainable Development and Emerging Technologies Foundation, as well as Chief Partnership Officer at the Chennai Institute of Technology and Strategic Advisor to MAPe Academy.
Over his nearly three-decade career, Raghava has mobilized and managed large-scale social development capital, delivering future-skills transformation programs to more than 5,00,000 underserved learners with a proven placement record and an 80%+ donor retention rate. During his tenure as Associate Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at ICT Academy, he built a premier CSR donor pipeline (including IBM, Bajaj Finserv, and GE Power) and authored high-value grant proposals supporting key national initiatives.
His leadership roles include serving as Chief Investigator for the MeitY-sponsored E&ICT Academy Phase-2 Project, member of the Executive Committee for the UGC's Jeevan Kaushal Committee, and serving on the Special Committee for the Special Centre for Tamil Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). His expertise spans Schedule VII compliance, grant engineering, multi-stakeholder governance, and establishing scalable frameworks across the Semiconductor, ESDM, AVGC, and Future Skills sectors.
Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals
Our work is strategically aligned with the following UN SDGs. Click on each goal to learn more about how SUDEET Foundation contributes to these global objectives.
We are committed to uplifting individuals and communities by building pathways to long-term economic independence. Through targeted skill training, vocational programs, and entrepreneurship support, we empower youth, women, and underprivileged groups to secure sustainable livelihoods and break the cycle of poverty.
We strive to make world-class technical and vocational education accessible to everyone. By modernizing curricula, training educators, and integrating emerging technologies like AI and immersive digital tools, we ensure that learners gain relevant, industry-aligned knowledge for a rapidly changing world.
We actively safeguard community health and natural resources by restoring vital water bodies, desilting local lakes, and establishing clean drinking water and sanitation infrastructure. Our grassroots initiatives ensure that vulnerable populations gain reliable access to safe water and hygienic living conditions.
We champion the shift toward sustainable energy by setting up decentralized renewable systems and promoting clean technologies in local communities. By combining green energy solutions with specialized technical training, we help accelerate the transition to a low-carbon, energy-independent future.
We drive inclusive economic growth by equipping the workforce with high-demand skills in emerging sectors like Information Technology, Telecom, and FinTech. Our programs bridge the gap between education and employment, creating meaningful job opportunities and fostering sustainable enterprise development.
We foster cutting-edge research and product development by establishing Centres of Excellence, Innovation Labs, and Incubation Centres. By bridging academia, government, and industry, we build resilient physical and digital infrastructure that fuels technological breakthroughs across India and beyond.
We take proactive steps to combat climate change by driving community-led environmental programs, promoting circular economy practices, and leveraging advanced digital platforms to translate climate science into everyday action. Our goal is to build climate-resilient communities prepared for environmental challenges.
We believe lasting impact is achieved through shared vision and collective action. By collaborating closely with central and state governments, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Sector Skill Councils, academic institutions, and global organizations, we unite resources and expertise to drive scalable, sustainable change.
Transparency and accountability
Company Type
Section 8 Company
NITI Aayog NGO Darpan
Registered
Section 8 Non-Profit Tax Approvals
Approved
Transparency Vault
Audited Financials & Impact Reports
SUDEET Foundation (Sustainable Development and Emerging Technologies Foundation) is an approved Section 8 Company incorporated under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. Driving deep-tech skill development, institutional infrastructure enhancement, and environmental desilting to empower a developed India.