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SANKALP - CENTER FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP

Our Purpose

Vision

To be a globally recognized business school for management education that creates positive societal impact.

Mission

At UPES School of Business, we are committed to delivering transformative business education that integrates academic rigor, research, and industry.

About SANKALP - CENTER FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP

About SANKALP

Advancing Responsible Leadership

SANKALP – Centre for Responsible Leadership advances responsible leadership across the academic, research and social engagement initiatives in UPES School of Business. The Centre seeks to nurture socially conscious, inclusive and sustainability-oriented leaders by integrating responsible management principles into education, research, faculty development, industry collaboration and community engagement.

SANKALP brings together students, faculty, businesses, government and civil society to address contemporary challenges at the intersection of business and society. Through education, research, management development programmes, experiential initiatives and community engagement, the Centre seeks to translate responsible leadership into meaningful institutional and societal impact.

Global Academic Affiliations

Our Priorities

Our Focus Areas

Four Dimensions of Impact

SANKALP drives responsible leadership and societal impact through four interconnected dimensions that shape its academic, research and engagement initiatives.

01

Environment

Sustainability

Promoting sustainable practices, climate consciousness and environmental responsibility.

02

Health

Well-being

Advancing well-being and initiatives that contribute towards healthier communities.

03

Education

Learning

Enabling inclusive, impactful and responsible learning opportunities.

04

Culture

Communities

Strengthening communities while respecting cultural knowledge, heritage and identity.

Sustainable Development Goals Alignment

Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 03 Good Health & Well-being

SDG 04 Quality Education

SDG 05 Gender Equality

SDG 08 Decent Work & Economic Growth

SDG 09 Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure

SDG 12 Responsible Consumption & Production

SDG 13 Climate Action

SDG 16 Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions

SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

Research for Societal Impact

Creating Meaningful Change

Project 01

Roots Renewed

Empowering and promoting Uttarkashi towards sustainable livelihood frameworks

Funding Agency National Mission on Himalayan Studies

Duration Jun 2025 – May 2028

Sanctioned Amount ₹47 Lakh

Principal Investigator Prof. Manisha Solanki

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The project is expected to create significant societal impact by revitalising rural livelihoods in the Himalayan region through organic farming, value-added product manufacturing and skill enhancement. It will support youth and women, reduce outmigration, preserve traditional knowledge, encourage sustainable tourism and strengthen the long-term socio-economic resilience of communities in Uttarkashi's Bhatwari Block.

Co-PI: Dr. Sravendra Rana, SOEE, UPES

Project 02

Sustainable Agriculture Towards Clean Ganga Mission

Outreach activities among farmers and students in the Haridwar region

Funding Agency National Mission for Clean Ganga

Duration Jan – Dec 2025

Sanctioned Amount ₹10 Lakh

Principal Investigator Prof. Manisha Solanki

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The project promotes organic farming and strengthens online marketing of organic products while contributing to the Clean Ganga Mission. It builds farmer capacity in multilayer cropping, water management, input optimisation and sustainable agricultural practices while creating employment opportunities for rural youth.

It also examines the impact of fertilisers and pesticides on air quality, identifies key pollutants and recommends appropriate mitigation measures.

SRIJAN Social Internship

Developing Responsible Leaders

SRIJAN

Social Internship

The SRIJAN Social Internship enables first-year students of UPES School of Business to undertake a mandatory 6–8 week full-time engagement with social organisations. Through meaningful community service, students develop empathy, leadership capabilities and a deeper understanding of grassroots realities while contributing positively to society.

6–8 Week Engagement

Grassroots Exposure

Community Impact

Leadership Development

X Human Work-Days Annually

Y Students

Z NGOs

XX Faculty Mentors

Student Competition / Activity

Student Initiative

Logo, Tagline & Reel-Making Competition

SANKALP – Centre for Responsible Leadership invited first-year School of Business students to create logos, taglines and reels reflecting ethical, socially responsible and sustainable leadership. The initiative combined creativity, technology and responsible communication while strengthening students' understanding of sustainability.

SDG 4 Quality Education SDG 13 Climate Action

Faculty Team

People Behind SANKALP