ADS Foundation is a not-for-profit organization with over a decade of experience in skill development and employability enhancement. The Foundation is duly registered and holds certifications including MCA registration, 12A, 80G, CSR-1, MSME, and NGO Darpan. With 20,000+ youth, women and working professional trained across diverse sectors, provided employment, Self-employment, transforming lives and empowering communities particularly from rural and underserved communities - through industry-relevant training, employment opportunities, and entrepreneurial support. The Foundation has emerged as a credible & trusted partner of Central & State Government, Corporates, PSUs in promoting inclusive growth and sustainable livelihoods.
ADS Foundation has been tirelessly working across India in the domains of skill development and employment generation, reaching a wide network of states - predominantly in the central, western, eastern and northern regions of the country. Our mission is to bridge the gap between education and employability by empowering individuals, particularly those from underprivileged and rural backgrounds, with the right skills to build sustainable livelihoods. Over the years, ADS Foundation has established itself as one of the most trusted and dependable implementation partners for the project execution of Central and State Governments, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), and leading industries. We have successfully executed a wide range of impactful projects under key areas such as Rural Development, Women Empowerment, Community Upliftment, Livelihood Enhancement, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, all directed toward creating measurable social impact and contributing to nation-building. Through our extensive collaborations and field-level interventions, we have developed deep insights into community needs and industry requirements, enabling us to design and deliver scalable and sustainable solutions. Our initiatives are driven by a commitment to inclusive growth, ensuring that every project not only enhances skills but also provides pathways to meaningful employment or entrepreneurship towards self-reliance. Our consistent efforts and transparent working model have earned us numerous recognitions and awards from central and state government bodies, industry associations, and sector skill councils. These accolades stand as a testament to our unwavering dedication, excellence in project execution, and tangible impact on society. ADS Foundation continues to move forward with our vision and mission of creating a skilled, empowered, and self-sufficient India.
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Dr. Damodar Acharya is a renowned academician, engineer, and education leader with over four decades of experience in technical education, research, and institutional development. He holds a B.Sc. (Engg.) in Mechanical Engineering from NIT Rourkela and an M.Tech. and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research from IIT Kharagpur.
He has served as Director of IIT Kharagpur, Chairman of AICTE, and Founding Vice-Chancellor of BPUT, Odisha, and was nominated to the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India in 2012. A Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India. Dr. Acharya has guided numerous doctoral scholars and published widely. His leadership is marked by reforms in technical education, promotion of research and innovation, and strengthening of industry–academia collaboration.

Dr. Damodar Acharya is a renowned academician, engineer, and education leader with over four decades of experience in technical education, research, and institutional development. He holds a B.Sc. (Engg.) in Mechanical Engineering from NIT Rourkela and an M.Tech. and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research from IIT Kharagpur.
He has served as Director of IIT Kharagpur, Chairman of AICTE, and Founding Vice-Chancellor of BPUT, Odisha, and was nominated to the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India in 2012. A Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India. Dr. Acharya has guided numerous doctoral scholars and published widely. His leadership is marked by reforms in technical education, promotion of research and innovation, and strengthening of industry–academia collaboration.








Ms. Shilpa Sahu holds a Graduate degree in Economics (Honors) from Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University, and an MBA in Marketing from the Institute of Management, Nirma University. She has extensive experience in the telecom sector, having worked across multiple states in various roles at Vodafone and Reliance Jio.

Dr. Chandan Chatterjee, PhD (Technology), Mumbai University, and PGDBM, Marathwada University, brings over four decades of experience across industries, research, academia, and government. He has published 200+ articles on government policies, industries, and technology, and presented internationally in countries including Canada, Israel, Germany, Italy, and Myanmar.
He has served as Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship Development, Government of Gujarat, CEO of Atal Incubation Center, GTU, and Member of the Doctoral Progress Committee, GTU. Dr. Chatterjee contributed to the Gujarat Industrial Policy 2009 and Gujarat Textile Policy 2012–13, with expertise in technology enhancement, skill development, and policy implementation.


Mr. Sobhan Sahu is an honors graduate in Information Technology from the Queensland University of Technology, Australia. He brings over two decades of cross‑functional, multi‑industry experience spanning IT consulting, telecommunications, mining, manufacturing and services in both Australia and India.
He has worked across industry verticals including skill development, biogas, networking and telecommunications, bringing a versatile perspective to enterprise transformation, technology implementation and organisational growth. He currently holds directorial and senior leadership roles in several industries, guiding strategy execution and corporate governance.
With his broad domain understanding and international exposure, Mr. Sahu adds value through his expertise in aligning technology initiatives with business goals, promoting cross‑industry synergies and fostering innovation‑driven growth.

Cmde Dr. Jadumani Jena (Retd.), is a veteran technology and telecom leader with over four decades of experience spanning Indian Navy R&D, indigenous electronics and communications systems, and the corporate telecom sector. He holds a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, M.Tech in Satellite Communications, M.Sc in Defence Studies, an MBA, and a PhD from IIT Delhi.
He served as Founding CEO of the Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC), helped establish Telecom Centres of Excellence at premier institutions, and fostered multiple start-ups under innovation-led models. Dr. Jena currently serves on advisory and corporate boards, specializing in strategic planning, innovation-driven institution building, telecom standards, and industry-academia collaboration.

Shri Maheswar Sahu holds a B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electrical Engineering from NIT Rourkela and an M.Sc. from the University of Birmingham. He joined the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) in 1980 and served the Government of India and Government of Gujarat in various capacities for over three decades, retiring as Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Gujarat in 2014.
During his career, he spent more than two decades in industry and over 10 years in active PSU management, including leadership roles as Director and Chairman in several central and state public sector enterprises. He also worked for over three years with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and played a key role in organizing four Vibrant Gujarat events.
Currently, Shri Sahu serves as Chairman, Director, and Independent Director in several companies and government ventures, including Adani Gas, MSIL, Diamond Power, GVFL, and others. His expertise lies in strategic planning, leadership, organizational development, large-scale project management, and corporate social responsibility.
