Prof Prakhar Sharma

Assistant Professor | Nurturing Impact in Education Ecosystem | The London School of Economics | TISS Mumbai | DU | ex- NTPC limited, Govt of India I work in Education space in India, where I nurture impact in the education ecosystem by facilitating research, innovation, and collaboration among faculty, students, and partners. With over 5 years of experience in the social sector, I have developed core competencies in social entrepreneurship, community development, and social impact assessment, enabling me to contribute to Rishihood's vision of creating a positive social change through education. I hold a Master of Science in International Social and Public Policy from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where I sharpened my analytical and critical thinking skills, and gained insights into the global and local challenges and opportunities in the social and public policy domain. Prior to joining Rishihood, I worked as a CSR Executive at NTPC Limited, the largest power utility in India, where I managed and executed community development projects in the areas of maternal and child health, girl empowerment, and sanitation. I am also a co-founder of India Policy Forum at LSE, an initiative to bring diverse policy voices on a common platform. As a passionate advocate for disability rights, I strive to create an inclusive and accessible environment for all, drawing from my academic background from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, and Delhi University. I am always eager to connect and collaborate with like-minded individuals and organizations who share my mission of driving meaningful change in the education sector and beyond.