As India aspires to become a global leader in the space economy, there is an urgent need to strengthen education on space technologies, empowering students and the workforce to harness its potential effectively. To achieve this vision, India must prioritise investments in education and capacity-building initiatives.
Ashwajit Singh, the Founder and Managing Director of IPE Global, has been honoured with the prestigious India-UK Achievers Award 2025 in the Business and Entrepreneurship category. This esteemed recognition, presented by the National Indian Students and Alumni Union (NISAU) UK, in collaboration with the British Council and the UK Government, celebrates exceptional Indian leaders who […]
Anil Bansal, Senior Director of Urban Reforms and Infrastructure, IPE Global, said weak enforcement of safety regulations has left many buildings — especially in densely populated areas — non-compliant with seismic safety standards. He said a significant concern is the unauthorised colonies and slums, “where millions live in structurally weak buildings that do not adhere […]
The ‘India-UK Outstanding Achiever’ award has recognized 35 exceptional individuals, including Ashwajit Singh and Ananya Birla, among others, in its Class of 2025. The ‘India-UK Outstanding Achiever’ award has recognized 35 exceptional individuals, including Radhika Apte, Ananya Birla and Aman Dhall among others in its Class of 2025, celebrating their achievements across various fields. Held […]
Ashwajit Singh, Founder and managing Director of IPE Global, has been awarded the prestigious 3rd India-UK Achiever’s Honours in the Business and Entrepreneurship category. This recognition, presented by the National Indian Students and Alumni Union (NISAU) UK in partnership with the British Council and the UK Government, celebrates exceptional Indian leaders who have made significant […]
Education is vital for human development, enhancing quality of life and creating skilled manpower for the economy. It empowers the poor to be self-reliant and contribute to national growth. As a concurrent subject, it involves both the Union and State Governments. According to the National Policy on Education (1986), the Union Government ensures education’s national […]
The Union Budget 2025-26, placed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on February 1, has opened up the window for a speedier green transition in India but failed to address the critical issue of climate adaptation, experts have told Down To Earth (DTE). Incidentally, many expected climate adaptation to receive substantial support in the budget […]
As we commemorate National Girl Child Day, Gaurav Verma, Associate Director, Education and Skill Development, IPE Global believes that it is an opportune moment to recalibrate our focus on the transformative power of skills development as a cornerstone for women’s empowerment. 
Abinash Mohanty, Head of Climate Change and Sustainability at IPE Global, hopes that the budget will incentivise solar energy adoption and address gaps by climate-proofing programs like MNREGA and PMAY.
Ashwajit Singh, Managing Director and Founder of IPE Global shares his views ahead of Union Budget 2024-25.
Our Head of Climate Change and Sustainability, Abinash Mohanty shared his insights on “Global Lens: Los Angeles wildfires and their impact on climate and how climate change is triggering such impacts” with News9Plus.
In his guest column, Dr. Shashiranjan Jha, Associate Vice President of Education and Skill Development at IPE Global, discusses the challenges and opportunities India faces in the era of automation. He highlights that while India is expected to contribute about 20% to the global workforce growth from 2023 to 2050, only 48.7% of its youth […]

Nikos Papachristodoulou

Chief Operating Officer

Expertise

Partnership Development • Operations Management • Business Development • Project Management • Advocacy • Leadership Development and Change Management

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.

 

Abdul Rahim

Chief Knowledge Officer

Expertise

Management Consulting • Finance • Governance • Change Management • Knowledge Management • ICT4D • Communications • Business Strategy

Abdul Rahim is a senior development professional with over 20 years of experience across diverse sectors, including urban, health, rural & social development, and IT & e-governance. He has led several large, multi-year, multi-departmental projects such as the Health Systems Development Initiative (HSDI) for the Government of West Bengal; Odisha Modernising Economy, Governance & Administration (OMEGA) programme for the Government of Odisha, and Growth Resources and Opportunities for Wealth Creation (GROW) with the Government of Bihar.

He played a key role as the Quality Monitoring and Evaluation Expert in the DFID-supported Knowledge Partnership Programme (KPP), Knowledge Management (KM) and M&E Specialist in USAID-supported SAMRIDH and SAMVEG Projects. He has served as the Cross-Learning Platform Expert for the BMGF-supported WeCan programme. He has been an advisor to several government agencies throughout India and internationally across Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Jordan.

He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from XLRI Jamshedpur (India). He is an accredited Management Teacher from AIMA. He’s a a certified Trainer, NLP Practitioner and a member of Toastmasters International & Junior Chamber International.

LIFE AT IPE

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Development (L&D)

We inspire people to be better.

Our intuitive and personalised programmes provide clear path for growth, leadership development, and help people sharpen their skills.

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Your journey starts from Day One….

Structured Onboarding

Helps align expectations and lays the foundation for your success

New Hire Training

Makes you familiar with the organisation; helps you settle down in a new work environment

Customized L&D Platform

Helps upskill at your own pace through continuous learning and training programmes

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Performance Management

Aligns resources and training needs based on your skill set

Learning is not always a formal process. We also align our organisation values to a culture of learning