WHO WE ARE

LSLSI was incorporated on September 25, 2012 as a private limited company under Section 25 of the Indian Companies Act, 1956. LSLSI has been established as a special purpose entity by REEDS, a registered not-for-profit Society, to exclusively focus on the Skills Development intervention.

LSLSI primary focus is to promote and facilitate life skills and livelihood skills development leading to an equitable and inclusive growth. LSLSI expect to be a catalyst for innovative initiatives for development and realization of skills in rural areas for employment and empowerment.

MISSION

To be the catalyst for Public Private and Community Partnerships (PPCPs) for the empowerment of sustainable rural economic development in India through diffusion of best practices in life & livelihood skills.

VISION

To empower 1 billion Indians to create the world’s most inclusive and dynamic socio-cultural-economic society by 2025.


LEADERSHIP


LSLSI Board comprises internationally renowned professionals with proven expertise in diverse sectors such as Education, ICT, Finance and Social Enterprise.

SHAILENDRA KUMAR HAJELA

Dr. Hajela graduated in Electrical Engineering and obtained his Dr. Ing. from the Technical University of Ilmenau, Germany. He had a long and illustrious career spanning over 33 years in the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India holding various prestigious positions culminating with Advisor Technology in 1992. He has been associated with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India as honorary Sr. Consultant. He is a member of the Project Advisory Committee of Technology Systems Group, Ministry of Science & Technology.

RAVINDRA VIKRAM

Mr. Ravindra Vikram did his graduate studies in Science and Law. Vikram is a senior partner of M. Anandam& Co., Chartered Accountants, Secunderabad and a leading Financial and management consultant. Mr. Vikram is a Trustee and Secretary, Governing Council of M.V. Foundation [MVF], a leading voluntary organization known nationally and internationally for pioneering work in literacy and in eradicating child labour in India. He serves as an Advisor, Auditor and Director of many companies.

RAVI KUMAR REDDY

Dr. Ravi K Reddy is a Chartered Accountant and a Business Advisory Consultant. He consults for many businesses, especially the small, medium and emerging enterprises. Ravi passionately believes rural empowerment is a concern to a country like India. His role was prominent in making REEDS visible nationally and internationally. Ravi co-organized two International Conferences – SKILLS2010 in December 2010 and SKILLS2013 in December 2013 at Hyderabad, India.

SUNANDA SOMAVARAPU

Mrs. Sunanda graduated in Arts from SV University, India. She is passionate about empowering women and has been involved for many years with empowering women with a particular focus on making access to skill and knowledge in embroidery techniques to increase their income opportunities. She has supported initiatives for inclusive, sustainable community and creative approaches to learning and growth. She has been a member of the Board of Governors of REEDS since 2005 and is currently its treasurer.