Ms. Tarita Shankar holds a Degree in Arts (Gold Medalist), and Law.
She has been an evangelist for social good all through her illustrious career spanning the world of community welfare, infrastructure and now, education. Her tremendous talents in community networking brought her laurels in the form of career updates and opportunities for society welfare deeds which made her decide to take up education as a vocation for the greater common good of the society she lives in.. In this venture, she brought to bear her organizational and leadership skills which had already brought her to the limelight in her assignments, including in Bangkok and Dubai. Her concern for equity and fairness and in ensuring that the same is available to all citizens was evident when she attended an international workshop on Fundamental Rights, at the University of Rome, held under the auspices of the United Nations in June 2009. She was also invited at the 4th World Women University President Forum for a keynote presentation on the topic ‘Style of Women’s Leadership’. This forum was organized by Communication University of China, at Nanjing, China.
IN EDUCATION FOR THE LOVE OF IT!
By 1994 Ms Tarita Shankar had realized that the core of India's development issue lay in providing much needed education to its youth - be it the pre-school, primary, secondary or higher education.
Therefore, with single minded determination she set about starting an educational institution - the Shree Chanakya Education Society that was to create a presence that helped change the education scenario, initially in Pune and now in the rest of India. Her unadulterated zeal has been manifest in the fact that the Indira Group of Institutes, which she heads today encompasses levels of study as varied as a nursery school, to a full fledged school to colleges dispensing learning in commerce, science, engineering and pharmacy; and Management Institutes that offer guidance for Doctoral Research in India along with MBA and related degrees/diplomas. With 13 Institutions delivering cutting edge learning, to over 8000 students in three cities, the Indira Group is today recognized all over the country particularly, as a pioneer in Management Education. It has already spread its wings beyond Pune –to Indore, and Navi Mumbai.
COMMUNITY WELFARE INITIATIVES :
While education continues to be the mainstay of her involvement with the community, she has made service to the neglected sections of community an article of faith, through the multi pronged assistance that Indira Group has embarked upon to service organizations that are working for the welfare of the underprivileged. This includes assistance to students, physically handicapped and orphaned children, senior citizens etc. Also she has an abiding interest in the spiritual development of the students of Indira for which she has been consistently arranging talks and discourses by experts in Yoga and Indian spirituality.
RECOGNITION AND AWARDS :
‘B-School Super Achiever Award’ at DNA Stars of the Industry Award Ceremony, February, 2010, ‘Edupreneur of the Year Award’ at the Dewang Mehta Business School Awards, November 2009, ‘Pride of the Profession Award’ by Stars of the Industry Group and Fun & Joy at Work, ‘Visionary Leader Award’ by DNA & Stars of the Industry Group at Innovative B-School Awards, ‘Samaj Bhushan Puraskar’ by Akhil Bharat Brahman Mahasabha, ‘Hall of Fame Award’ at the 16th Dewang Mehta Business School Awards, Mumbai, ‘Best B School Visionary Award’ by Deccan Herald and many more. She is also listed amongst the greatest brand builders of India by CMO Asia.
OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS & INTERESTS :
Excellent orator, renowned for the free, frank and fearless expression of her views. Has published a compilation of Great Quotes by Great Women & also authored a book ‘Leadership Whispers’, on leadership and its attributes which has been released in February, 2009. Loves to travel, having visited all major countries in the world. Philanthropy and concern for the less fortunate occupies her leisure time.
Above all, a doting mother, affectionate family woman, and a fun loving, down to earth personality.
