The Post Graduate Programme in Development Management (PGPDM), introduced in 2011, is a highly subsidised 12-month modular programme for professionals working in or intending to work in the social sector, including social enterprises, NGOs, foundations, CSR functions of corporate for-profit organisations, and social policy or welfare departments of governments.
Impact
12+
years
22+
Cohorts
295+
Organisations
23+
States of India
Participant projects
The projects undertaken by PGPDM participants are aligned with various UNSDGs, impacting a wide range of areas such as water and sustainability, health and well-being, agriculture, disability, mental health, education, rural development, social justice, and the conservation of natural resources, among others.
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PGPDM alumni serve as founders, heads, trustees, and directors of NGOs, social entrepreneurs, CSR managers, and programme officers and consultants across various social sector organisations. Participating and sponsoring organisations includes:
Abhivyakti Foundation |
Narayana Superspeciality Hospital |
Aditya Birla Group |
Om Creations Trust |
Alert India |
Piramal Foundation |
Alkem Laboratories |
Pratham Education Foundation |
Ambuja Cement Foundation |
Praveenlatha Sansthan Foundation |
Americares India Foundation |
Purnata |
ASHRAY-AKRUTI |
Quality Education Support Trust (QUEST) |
Association for Democratic Reforms |
Reliance Digital Retail |
ATMA |
SATHI |
BAIF |
Snehalaya |
Basic Paradigm |
Shantilal Muttha Foundation |
CARE India |
Shri Ganesh Gramin Vikas Shiksha Sansthan |
Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd |
St. Jude India Childcare Centre |
Claylab Education Foundation |
Sterlite Technologies Ltd |
Cummins India |
Swades Foundation |
Deesha Group |
Tata Trusts |
Dr. M. L. Dhawale Memorial Trust |
Tata Power |
E-Vidyaloka Education for All Network Foundation |
Tata Institute of Social Sciences |
Excel Industries Ltd |
Tarun Bharat Sangh |
Hand in Hand |
The Askhay Patra Foundation |
Habitat for Humanity India |
Urban Management Centre |
Haqdarshak |
Utkal Alumina International Ltd |
Head Held High Foundation |
Verizon Data Service Pvt Ltd |
Hero MotoCorp Ltd |
Vodafone Idea Ltd |
IDSP Foundation |
Vigyan Ashram |
Intelehealth |
Vasudhaiva Shikshana Foundation |
JSW Foundation |
Vivekanand Research & Training Institute |
Kotak Education Foundation |
Vichar Samiti |
Lupin Human Welfare & Research Foundation |
Volunteers for Village Development |
Magic Bus India Foundation |
World Health Organization |
Mauna Dhwani Foundation |
Mahindra & Mahindra |
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