India is failing 175 million of its young people. Here's the solution
More than a quarter of India's young people are not in education, employment or training. Fundamental change is required.
Dipankar is an education-sector focused Strategy Consultant with EY-Parthenon, and works with organizations and governments to create business and social impact. Working with leaders in global education, across geographies & education segments, Dipankar, has consulted on projects in skilling, upskilling & reskilling, digital transformation and digital literacy, and e-learning for K-12, higher education and lifelong learning.
Previously, Dipankar led Strategy, Workshop Design & Development, and Projects at Mindler - one of the World's Most Advanced Career Guidance Platforms. Powered by AI, Machine Learning and psychometrics, Mindler is revolutionizing the way career decisions are made in India, South Asia and the Middle East.
Dipankar has actively volunteered in the education sector for the last 16 years, working with students to improve their academic and career outcomes. He leads the curriculum design (blending experiential learning & technology-led exposure) for Saral Gyan, a not for profit working for education of children at risk.
He has previously led Project Discover (dealing with life-skill development, general, self, & career oriented awareness for children at risk), with the Delhi chapter of Make A Difference (MAD), and has engaged with multiple organizations in education, child development, and human rights.
Dipankar has served as the Curator of the New Delhi Hub, and also as a member, and consequently, the co-chair of the Impact & Knowledge Advisory Council 2019-21.