Late Shri. T L Sankar IAS (Retd)
Our mentor & guiding force
EDUCATION:
- M. Sc in Physical Chemistry
- M. A. In Developmental Economics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Shri. T L Sankar served as a member of the Indian Administrative service for 35 years. On retirement, he served as Principal, Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad for over seven years and continues to be hon. visiting professor (Energy Policy) in ASCI. He is now involved in the studies commissioned by government of India, State governments and multinational institutions regarding Energy Policy formulation, Power Oil, and coal sector reforms.
He has made notable contributions in Andhra Pradesh as Principal Secretary (industries), Principal secretary (Finance) and chairman of Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board. As honorary Director of the Institute of Public Enterprise and Director-General, National Institute of Rural Development he initiated several studies on disinvestment and privatization of public enterprises and action research on rural development and Rural Energization.
Mr. Sankar while in GoI, served as the Planning Commission’s first chief of the Project Appraisal Division and the Planning commission’s first Energy Advisor. He has been associated with all energy policy initiatives. He served as Secretary, Fuel Policy committee (1970-75) and Principal Secretary fo the Working Group on Energy Policy (1978-79) and is a member of the present Integral Energy Policy Committee of GoI. He was associated with energy and other national policy initiatives like Gas Price Revision committee (1997), Vision Hydrocarbon 2025, Disinvestment commission and Population Foundation of India. He as Chairman of the A.P. Natural Gas Utilization Committee in 2003. In 2004 he was appointed as Chairman of the Expert Committee for comprehensive review towards recommending a road-map for coal sector in India.
He has served as independent Director on IREDA for several years and has written extensively on rural energy problems. He set up the Small Scale Sustainable Infrastructure Development Fund (S3IDF), which helps in organizing renewable technology based energy system at the Village level. He has served United Nations as advisor on energy issues to the governments of Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Jamaica, North Korea, and Bangladesh and headed Asian Development Bank’s Asian Energy survey.
His numerous articles on energy economics and public policy have been published in prestigious Indian and foreign journals and books. He has been awarded Padma Bhushan by the President of India in 2004 in recognition of his services to the country. He was rewarded a life time achievement for services to Renewable Energy in 2005 by the Solar energy society of India.
Mr. Amith Kumar Deshpande
Project Director
Phone: +91 9908556640
amithadb@yahoo.co.in
Mr. Amith Kumar Deshpande is a seasoned professional with 15 years of experience spanning Banking & Financial Services, Renewable Energy, Skill Development, Rural Development, and Sustainable Development initiatives. He brings extensive expertise in project management, strategic planning, business development, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, financial services, and programme implementation.
Since 2016, he has been actively associated with the Suryamitra Skill Development Programme, contributing to the planning, coordination, implementation, and management of Solar PV Skill Development and Training Programmes. His long-standing experience in the renewable energy sector has provided him with strong exposure to solar technology training, institutional partnerships, industry engagement, trainee mobilization, placement facilitation, project monitoring, and rural employment promotion.
He has also worked extensively in the Banking and Financial Services sector, including Microfinance and Retail Banking, with expertise in Credit Appraisal, Rural Finance, Relationship Management, Client Acquisition, Business Development, and Team Management.
His professional experience further includes involvement in projects and initiatives related to Renewable Energy, Rural Development, Biodiversity, Sustainability, Climate Change, and Sustainable Livelihoods, with a focus on creating opportunities for rural and underserved communities.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Project Management & Strategic Planning
• Suryamitra Skill Development Programme – Since 2016
• Solar PV Skill Development & Training
• Renewable Energy & Green Skills
• Skill Development Programme Implementation
• Training Institution & Industry Coordination
• Stakeholder & Partnership Management
• Trainee Mobilization & Programme Coordination
• Placement & Employment Facilitation
• Rural Development & Sustainable Livelihoods
• Entrepreneurship & Self-Employment Promotion
• Banking & Financial Services
• Microfinance & Rural Finance
• Credit Appraisal & Relationship Management
• Business Development & Client Acquisition
• Team Leadership & Human Resource Management
• MIS, Project Documentation & Reporting
• Sustainability & Climate Change Initiatives
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Marketing & Human Resource Management, Sikkim Manipal University, 2008.
• Master of Arts (M.A.) – Labour Economics & Agricultural Economics, Kakatiya University, Warangal, 2004.
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – Kakatiya University, Warangal, 2002.
• Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA) – Manipal Institute, Adilabad.
CORPORATE CONTRIBUTION
Mr. Amit Kumar Deshpande has demonstrated strong capabilities in leadership, programme development, project execution, institutional coordination, business development, team building, and stakeholder relationship management.
His extensive association with the Suryamitra Skill Development Programme since 2016 has enabled him to develop significant expertise in the Solar Energy and Skill Development ecosystem, including programme planning, training delivery coordination, industry linkages, placement support, and promotion of green employment opportunities.
With a unique combination of experience in financial services, renewable energy, skill development, and rural development, he serves as a valuable professional resource for organizations implementing projects in Renewable Energy, Green Skills, Sustainable Livelihoods, Rural Employment, Climate Action, and Inclusive Development.
Mr. G Raju
EDUCATION:
- Post Graduate in Sociology
- Post Graduate in Rural Development
- Post Graduate in Human Resource Management
- Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Mr. Raju Gundu has 16 years’ experience with relevance in the development sector (Renewable
Energy, Biogas, Biomass)/NGO sector in area of project implementation and is conversant in handling coordination,
capacity building, training, project planning and monitoring of projects. He is expert in designing Improved Cook Stoves
(Institutional and Domestic) Currently, doing Municipal Solid Waste Management Project with various NGOs / CBOs to
introduce and give financial support in livelihood projects.
He has also done projects on the Implementation of solar home lighting systems at Kondapuram village, Kalyanadurgam(Mandal), Anantapur (district), GVEP (Global Village Energy Partnership) in
ASCI, A.P under MNRE & NABARD scheme and on the Implementation of a model of Rural Development with special emphasis on the provision of modern Handled the ACE Project (Access to Clean Energy) under MNRE/UNDP in Chhattisgarh.
Mr. A.Balasubbaiah
Admin & Project Coordinator
Phone: +91 8333837632
balasubbaiah@guts.org.in
Mr. A. Balasubbaiah is an experienced professional with 12+ years of experience across Project Management, Administration, Renewable Energy, Skill Development, Rural Development, and Accounts Management. He possesses strong expertise in project planning, programme coordination, team management, administration, financial management, stakeholder coordination, and project implementation.
Since 2016, he has been associated with the Suryamitra Skill Development Programme, serving as a Project Manager and contributing significantly to the planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and successful execution of Solar PV Skill Development and Training Programmes.
His extensive experience in the renewable energy and skill development sector has provided him with practical expertise in training programme management, trainee mobilization, institutional coordination, project documentation, MIS, staff management, financial administration, and placement-oriented programme implementation.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Project Manager – Suryamitra Skill Development Programme, 2016 onwards
• Solar PV & Renewable Energy Skill Development
• Project Planning, Implementation & Monitoring
• Training Programme & Batch Management
• Trainee Mobilization & Coordination
• Training Institution & Industry Coordination
• Project Action Plans & Implementation Strategies
• Project Budgeting & Financial Administration
• Team Recruitment, Training & Management
• Administration & Operations Management
• Project Documentation, MIS & Reporting
• Stakeholder & Client Coordination
• Placement & Employment Programme Coordination
• Rural Development Initiatives
• Accounts Management & Financial Records
• Solar Energy Training Infrastructure & Laboratory Development
SURYAMITRA SKILL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE – 2016 ONWARDS
Since 2016, Mr. A. Balasubbaiah has played an important role as Project Manager in the implementation of Suryamitra Skill Development Programmes in the Solar Energy sector.
His responsibilities include planning and coordinating training programmes, managing batches and trainees, coordinating with training institutions and stakeholders, monitoring project activities, maintaining programme records and MIS, supporting staff management, and ensuring timely completion of project deliverables.
He has also contributed to the development of Solar PV training infrastructure and practical laboratories, trainee mobilization, programme administration, and coordination of employment and placement opportunities for trained candidates.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Master of Computer Applications (MCA) – Sri Krishnadevaraya University.
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) – Sri Krishnadevaraya University.
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) – Rayalaseema University.
CORPORATE CONTRIBUTION
Mr. A. Balasubbaiah is a key resource for the organization, providing leadership and coordination across Project Management, Administration, Accounts, and Skill Development Operations.
His long-standing involvement in Suryamitra and Solar Skill Development Programmes since 2016 has enabled him to build substantial expertise in renewable energy training, project execution, institutional coordination, team management, programme administration, and rural skill development.
His multidisciplinary experience and strong organizational capabilities contribute significantly to the successful implementation of projects focused on Renewable Energy, Solar Skill Development, Green Skills, Rural Employment, Sustainable Livelihoods, and Inclusive Development.