Veddis Foundation

🚀Introducing Sashakt: Training Needs Assessment Tool for Community-Based Organisation (CBO) Stakeholders🚀 At Veddis Foundation, we know that for Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to thrive, it’s crucial to assess the expertise of their stakeholders. Without the right tools, it’s tough to pinpoint knowledge gaps and deliver targeted training that empowers local decision-makers. That’s where Sashakt comes in—our 💡Training Needs Assessment Tool designed to provide personalized, data-driven training for CBO stakeholders. With Sashakt, we’ve: 📚 Created a repository of relevant, updated questions 🎯 Developed customized tests with targeted questions based on individual needs 📱 Made assessments easily accessible with a simple scan and a built-in timer to optimize performance 📊 Provided dashboards with actionable insights for focused learning and better decision-making Already, 5000+ assessments have been conducted across 2 states, identifying 30+ training needs for community leaders. By making training more focused and data-driven, Sashakt is helping strengthen grassroots decision-making and improve community outcomes. 🌱 #CommunityEmpowerment #CapacityBuilding #TechForGovernance #VeddisFoundation Murugan Vasudevan | Vaishali Samanta | Vikrant Bhargava | Kamlesh Pandey | Ujjwal Kumar Sinha | Anugrah Singh

#TGC2024 A recent research report highlighted the transformative impact of AI in education, adaptive learning systems powered by AI have been shown to improve student test results by 62%. Overall, AI has been shown to enhance student performance by 30% and, even reduce anxiety by 20%. Welcome to our weekly series, #ConnectingDotsWithAI, where we explore insights on #AIinGovernance, our theme for #TheGovernanceChallenge (TGC) 2024. Think about a transformed classroom: an AI-Powered learning assistant, VR field trips, automated attendance systems, real-time AI-driven feedback, and much more! This is the revolution AI promises for education - it can reshape how we teach and learn. But what does AI think about its integration with education? Let’s ask AI itself! The Governance Challenge is India’s first governance-focused competition for 35 premier business and public policy schools in India.  TGC 2024 is being organised by Samagra, supported by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Veddis Foundation, and Unstop as the platform partner. Stay tuned for in the upcoming posts, we will dive deeper into AI’s applicability in governance and related concepts.

🚀 Meet Kunji: Your AI-Powered Guide to Government Policies 🚀 With Kunji, you can: -Access policies through natural, human-like conversations 🤖 -Get instant summaries and answers in the language of your choice 🌐 -Retrieve source documents effortlessly 📄 -Stay up-to-date with nudges for new updates 🔔 Vaishali Samanta | Vikrant Bhargava | Murugan Vasudevan | Ujjwal Kumar Sinha | Rajshree . | Donald Lobo | Erica Arya | Radhika Bhagwat | Gautam Prakash #TechForGovernance #AIForGood #PolicySimplified #VeddisFoundation #KunjiAI #Tech4Dev

#TGC2024 Congratulations to all the winners of the #CampusRound of The Governance Challenge (TGC) 2024! Your ideas showcased innovation, a deep understanding of the on-ground ecosystem and most importantly, the potential to create impact for millions. As you progress ahead to the #NationalsRound, we eagerly await to see how your game-changing ideas evolve into comprehensive solutions. We wish all the teams the very best! The Governance Challenge is India’s first governance-focused competition for 30+ premier business and public policy schools in India. A first-of-its-kind initiative, TGC provides the best minds in the country an opportunity to engage with real governance challenges faced by India with the potential to impact millions of citizens. This year’s anchor domain is hashtag #AIinGovernance with the anchor state being Uttar Pradesh. TGC 2024 is being organised by Samagra, supported by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Veddis Foundation, and Unstop as the platform partner. Follow this space and stay tuned for the latest updates! Indian Institute of Management, Shillong | Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli | Indian Institute of Management Udaipur | Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad | Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) | Indian School of Business | Masters' Union | Management Development Institute, Gurgaon | SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) | IIT Bombay - Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management | SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research | Tata Institute of Social Sciences | IIT Kharagpur - Vinod Gupta School of Management | Xavier Institute of Management(XIM Bhubaneswar) | XLRI Jamshedpur

#TGC2024 Congratulations to all the winners of the #CampusRound of The Governance Challenge (TGC) 2024!   Your ideas showcased innovation, a deep understanding of the on-ground ecosystem and most importantly, the potential to create impact for millions. As you progress ahead to the #NationalsRound, we eagerly await to see how your game-changing ideas evolve into comprehensive solutions.    We wish all the teams the very best!   The Governance Challenge is India’s first governance-focused competition for 30+ premier business and public policy schools in India. A first-of-its-kind initiative, TGC provides the best minds in the country an opportunity to engage with real governance challenges faced by India with the potential to impact millions of citizens. This year’s anchor domain is #AIinGovernance with the anchor state being Uttar Pradesh.    TGC 2024 is being organised by Samagra, supported by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Veddis Foundation, and Unstop as the platform partner.   Follow this space and stay tuned for the latest updates! BITSoM - BITS School of Management | Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi | Faculty of Management Studies - University of Delhi | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad | Indian Institute of Management Bangalore | Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta | Indian Institute of Management, Indore | Indian Institute of Management Kashipur | Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode | Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow | Indian Institute of Management Mumbai | Indian Institute of Management Raipur | Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi | Indian Institute of Management Rohtak

#TGC2024 We are excited to announce the teams shortlisted for the #NationalsRound of The Governance Challenge (TGC) 2024!   We received an impressive 971 submissions for the #CampusRound this year! The 30 shortlisted teams put forth solutions that demonstrated innovation coupled with their feasibility in implementation, and most importantly, the potential to create impact for millions.   As we kick off the #NationalsRound, we look forward  to seeing how these game-changing ideas evolve! The prompt for the Nationals Round will be shared today, so keep an eye on your inbox.     We wish all the shortlisted teams the very best!   The Governance Challenge is India’s first governance-focused competition for 35 premier business and public policy schools in India. A first-of-its-kind initiative, TGC provides the best minds in the country an opportunity to engage with real governance challenges faced by India with the potential to impact millions of citizens. This year’s anchor domain is #AIinGovernance with the anchor state being Uttar Pradesh.    TGC 2024 is being organised by Samagra, supported by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Veddis Foundation, and Unstop as the platform partner. Follow this space and stay tuned for the latest updates on The Governance Challenge!

Successful Completion of the Roundtable on Capacity Building Commission's Viksit Panchayat Initiative Capacity Building Commission successfully completed a roundtable on the Viksit Panchayat Initiative, marking the official kickoff of this important effort to strengthen grassroots governance. The event, held on 16th October 2024, gathered key partners and experts dedicated to enhancing local governance through capacity building. The Viksit Panchayat Initiative aims to develop the competencies of Panchayat officials and elected representatives, empowering them to deliver citizen-centric governance and improve service delivery at the grassroots level. This initiative is aligned with the principles of #MissionKarmayogi, focused on strengthening the capacity of #civilservants to drive effective governance. Today’s roundtable brought together our partners -Piramal Foundation | IDinsight | Catalyst Management Services | Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS) | Seven Sisters Development Assistance (SeSTA) | CYSD | Dhwani Rural Information Systems | Project Tech4Dev | Veddis Foundation, along with subject matter Experts Elango Rangasamy and Ashokanand HS to discuss the project’s objectives, strategies, and next steps. Our discussions focused on decentralizing governance, increasing citizen participation, and ensuring equitable and sustainable development through the Panchayati Raj Institutions. The session also highlighted the importance of technology-driven solutions, including an e-learning platform, a capacity-building app, and an AI-powered chatbot, which will enhance the training and performance of #Panchayat officials. The commission is excited to move forward with the collaboration and efforts of all involved partners. Together, we are committed to fostering a more decentralized, inclusive, and effective governance system in #India. #Governance #CapacityBuilding #ViksitPanchayat #Decentralization #PanchayatiRaj #MissionKarmayogi #GrassrootsDevelopment #CBC Adil Zainulbhai | R Balasubramaniam | Alka Mittal | S P Roy | Sanya Dhillon | Ankit Batheja | Piyush Priyadarshi  

#TGC2024 Imagine a world where governments can deliver services more efficiently, foster greater transparency & accountability for its citizens, and anticipate crises timely. This future is becoming a reality, thanks to the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Welcome to our weekly series, #ConnectingDotsWithAI, where we explore insights on #AIinGovernance, our theme for #TheGovernanceChallenge (TGC) 2024. As a general-purpose, self-learning technology, AI can analyse data and identify patterns, offering extensive use cases across various sectors in governance and enabling significant benefits for end users. But why do we need AI in governance? Let’s ask AI itself 👇 The Governance Challenge is India’s first governance-focused competition for 35 premier business and public policy schools in India. TGC 2024 is being organised by Samagra, supported by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Veddis Foundation, and Unstop as the platform partner. Stay tuned for upcoming posts on #ConnectingDotswithAI where we will dive deeper into AI’s applicability in governance.

#TGC2024 You asked and we listened! Due to a high number of requests, we have extended the registration and submission deadline of the #CampusRound of The Governance Challenge (TGC) 2024 to 13th October, 11:59 PM! Remember, we are looking for innovative ideas that can impact millions through your solution video and concept note, so do make the most of this opportunity! The Governance Challenge is India’s first governance-focused competition for 35 premier business and public policy schools in India. A first-of-its-kind initiative, TGC provides the best minds in the country an opportunity to engage with real governance challenges faced by India with the potential to impact millions of citizens. This year’s anchor domain is #AIinGovernance with the anchor state being Uttar Pradesh.    TGC 2024 is being organised by Samagra, supported by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Veddis Foundation, and Unstop as the platform partner. Follow this space and stay tuned for the latest updates on The Governance Challenge!

#TGC2024 2 days to go! Putting the spotlight on this year's registration numbers, we are elated to see the participation and response from 10k+ students across 36 colleges towards The Governance Challenge (TGC) this year! ⏱️ The clock is ticking! The submission window ends on October 13 at 11:59 PM! If you haven’t already, register and submit right away 👉https://lnkd.in/g3QjNpzU The Governance Challenge is India’s first governance-focused competition for 35 premier business and public policy schools in India. A first-of-its-kind initiative, TGC provides the best minds in the country an opportunity to engage with real governance challenges faced by India with the potential to impact millions of citizens. This year’s anchor domain is #AIinGovernance with the anchor state being Uttar Pradesh.    TGC 2024 is being organised by Samagra, supported by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Veddis Foundation, and Unstop as the platform partner. Follow this space and stay tuned for the latest updates on The Governance Challenge!