The Department for International Development (DFID), U.K. Team has been happy with the implementation of Pre-Matric Scholarship (PMS) Scheme in Odisha. DFID is providing technical and financial assistance to Government of Odisha for implementing centrally sponsored PMS Scheme.It is providing financial support by giving a top up amount to the SC and ST girls of IXth and Xth class.
M.K. Padma Kumar is involved in developing strategies and managing operations for the IPE Global Group.
He has over 25 years of experience in the development sector, working in civil society organisations and international development agencies like DANIDA and DFID. As the Head of State Partnerships at the DFID India, he was responsible for developing partnerships, programme design, management and strategic oversight of all programmes implemented in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. He has managed various development programmes. His expertise lies in driving operational, financial and programmatic transformations. Before DFID, he was associated with Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), Help Age and World Wildlife Fund.
He holds a Master’s degree in Business Management with specialisation in Human Resource Management and Finance. He is extensively trained in Project Cycle Management, Grant Management, Performance Management, Leadership Skills and Change Management.
