Shrikant Sinha

About:

CEO, Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge

As the CEO of TASK, Shrikant’s major role is enhancing the employability of the youth in Telangana. He has been responsible for onboarding several Government degree colleges and polytechnics and multiple industry partners. Over 700 colleges are currently on board. TASK has enabled 700,000 + jobs to aspiring job seekers. Most entry level jobs in the state are advertised on the TASK portal. He has also enhanced the offerings at TASK. He has sharpened the focus on the rural areas, along with skilling and placement of girls and the underserved communities. Prior to joining TASK, he was the CEO of NASSCOM Foundation, the social development arm of NASSCOM, where he led the ‘tech 4 good’ movement in the country for a little over 4 years. Through his unique perspectives and diverse and rich experience spanning over 34+ years, he helped take NASSCOM Foundation to newer heights and helped create a much larger impact.

[Day 1]

4.00 - 5.10 PM

Theme: From Campus to Career: How Mentorship Boosts Employability and Transforms the Journey to the Workforce