Bengaluru, April 11, 2025 — In a significant step towards fostering impactful partnerships for grassroots development, Dr. Bhavani Rao, UNESCO Chair and Professor at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, met with Uma Mahadevan, Additional Chief Secretary and Development Commissioner, Government of Karnataka. The meeting focused on exploring potential collaborations and interventions within the state of Karnataka.

Uma Mahadevan, who also oversees the Departments of Panchayat Raj, and Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood, brought her extensive governance experience to the discussion, highlighting areas where strategic support and innovation could amplify ongoing government efforts.

Also joining the meeting was Dr. Annapurna, Chief Operating Officer from the Department of Skill Development, who added valuable insights into existing initiatives and emerging opportunities for synergy.

This dialogue marks the beginning of a promising alliance, with both parties expressing a shared commitment to sustainable development and community empowerment.

“It is through meaningful collaborations like this that real change takes root,” said Dr. Bhavani Rao. “We are eager to work together to implement solutions that can truly uplift lives across Karnataka.”

More updates are expected as this collaboration takes shape in the coming months.