The Government of Karnataka plans to implement multiple high-impact program initiatives over the next 2 years, to not just warrant our ascend in the SDG rankings, but have Karnataka on the forefront of the SDG leadership board. The value brought by spirited professionals who can strategize and execute large scale statewide projects is immense and helps us to realize our vision.
Shri P Ravi Kumar IAS
Former Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka
I can see that the Indian Administrative Fellowship is an innovative programme in which the best talent with credible academic achievements and potential for large scale transformation are invited to work with us in furthering our impact across SDGs through structured interventions. We are excited to welcome the KA/21 fellows and look forward to engage with them to enable a better quality of life and livelihood for millions in the state.
Dr. Shalini Rajneesh IAS
Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Planning, Programme Monitoring and Statistics, Government of Karnataka
The Government of Karnataka plans to implement multiple high-impact program initiatives over the next 2 years, to not just warrant our ascend in the SDG rankings, but have Karnataka on the forefront of the SDG leadership board. The value brought by spirited professionals who can strategize and execute large scale statewide projects is immense and helps us to realize our vision.
Shri P Ravi Kumar IAS
Former Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka
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KA/21

About Karnataka Cohort

The Government of Karnataka has long been a pioneer in scaling and implementing key innovations that have gone on to be implemented nationwide. Indian Administrative Fellowship is believed to be one such endeavor. The Fellowship was first launched in Karnataka in July '21 with 10 Fellows placed across ten state departments. The cohort focused on co-steering critical systems reforms, including the creation of technology frameworks in Women & Child Development, Go-to-market strategies and brand creation for FPO produce, and Agritech innovations for farmer-beneficiaries among others. The inaugural cohort graduated in December 2022, after a valedictory ceremony in the presence of the Honorable Governor of Karnataka, Shri Thawar Chand Gehlot.

KA/21 Valedictory Ceremony

The inaugural cohort of The/Nudge IAF graduated from the program, post a succesful 18 month term anchored in delivering impact interventions in collaboration with critical departments in the Government of Karnataka. The felicitation ceremony was done in the presence of the Hon'ble Governor of Karnataka Thaawar Chand Gehlot at Raj Bhavan.

Projects

Administrative Reforms

#ReformingKarnatakaAdministration

Agriculture

#AgriTechReforms

Education

#Education2Employability

Horticulture

#ReformingHorticultureValueChain

Infrastructure Development

#ValueCreationthroughAssetMonetisation

Panchayat Raj

#StrengtheningLocalRuralAdministration

Rural Development

#WaterAccess4All

Skill Development

#RevitalisingNRLM

State Planning Commission

#DataDrivenGovernance

Women & Child Development

#TechEnabledNutrition4All

administrative reforms

assessing the current administrative practices & policies), study domestic & international best practices and work towards designing & improving for resource efficiency metrics.

agriculture

assessment & implementation of precision farming in agriculture using AI & geospatial technology.

chief secretary's office

administrative landscape assessment and governance redesign from a macro lens.

education

redesigning and implementing frameworks to make secondary & higher secondary education more aligned to the needs of the economy.

e-governance

reviewing the current IT infrastructure and redesigning for optimization; considering the future landscape for robust cybersecurity and big-data integration.

horticulture

assessment, redesign and implementation of robust post-harvest management including value chain development for horticulture commodities.

planning, program & statistics

setting up a strong support ecosystem across all departments paving the way for outperforming on Karnataka’s SDG 2030 goals.

panchayati raj

optimising organisational development of local rural bodies - process, service delivery and public grievances.

rural development

targeted implementation to enable access and metering of water connection with a sustained focus towards water conservation.

skill development

assessing & revitalising livelihood mission (NRLM) in the state.

social welfare

gap identification in nutrition centric data accessibility and enabling real time data capture with deep tech integration.

state planning commission

planning & implementation of policies &programmes with a keen focus towards critical SDG goals alignment.

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Fellows

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Aruna Sampige | Founder, Rootsreforms Initiative

Skill Development

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Dr Gayathri Swahar | Co-founder and head of marketing, YCook India

Horticulture

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Dr Shobha Ananda Reddy | Founder, Jalmitra

Panchayat Raj

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Giri Balasubramaniam | Quizmaster & CEO - Greycaps

Education

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R. Balasubramanya (Balu) | CFO & Board Member - Fidelity Investments

KARC-II

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Ramachandran Narayanaswamy | Founder, Yushu Consulting

Women and Child Development

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Ravi Trivedi | Founder, PushEngage

Agriculture

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Rohit Malhotra | CEO and Board member: Jubilant Motorworks

Rural Development

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Sreenivasa Madenahally | Head of engineering, KVP Business Solutions

State Planning Commission

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Sunil Kumar Vaya | Ex - Finance Head, Bosch, Videocon

Infrastructure Development

Media coverage

Fellows

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Aruna Sampige | Founder, Rootsreforms Initiative

Skill Development

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Dr Gayathri Swahar | Co-founder and head of marketing, YCook India

Horticulture

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Dr Shobha Ananda Reddy | Founder, Jalmitra

Panchayat Raj

...
Giri Balasubramaniam | Quizmaster & CEO - Greycaps

Education

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R. Balasubramanya (Balu) | CFO & Board Member - Fidelity Investments

KARC-II

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Ramachandran Narayanaswamy | Founder, Yushu Consulting

Women and Child Development

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Ravi Trivedi | Founder, PushEngage

Agriculture

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Rohit Malhotra | CEO and Board member: Jubilant Motorworks

Rural Development

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Sreenivasa Madenahally | Head of engineering, KVP Business Solutions

State Planning Commission

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Sunil Kumar Vaya | Ex - Finance Head, Bosch, Videocon

Infrastructure Development

Media Coverage