Centre for Corporate Governance (CCG)

The Centre for Corporate Governance (CCG) has been set up to promote understanding and appreciation of corporate governance related issues, which are now essential for all manager as CG is central to corporate leadership and strategic decisions, social responsibility and regulatory compliances in a market-driven global economy. The CCG primarily aims to build and disseminate knowledge of CG through its research, publications, seminars and conference. Further, it will provide consultancy to government organizations to public and private companies as well as NGOs in implementing the highest standard of CG practices.

The centre has received accreditation from NFCG, MoCA to provide leadership training to directors, conduct research and build capabilities. During 2010, ONGC instituted a Chair on Corporate Governance entitled ‘ONGC Subir Raha Chair on Corporate Governance’ to study corporate governance practices and standardize the existing body of knowledge and disseminate the information to all the stakeholders.

Centre Head

Ms J Kiranmai

Chairman

Prof S Sreenivasa Murthy

Director, IPE

Members

Dr M Chandrashekar, Dr Shweta Mehrotra, Ms B Deepa

Research Staff

Ms B Deepa

Centre for Governance and Public Policy (CGPP)

The Centre for Governance and Public Policy (CGPP) was set up with an objective to undertake research, consulting and training in the areas of governance and public policy. Since its inception, CGPP has done extensive work with Government of India, various State Governments and international organisations on issues of public policy and governance. CGPP provides capacity building and training programs on specific tools and techniques in participatory governance mechanisms for government institutions, public enterprises and NGOs.

Centre Head

Dr P Geeta

Chairman

Prof S Sreenivasa Murthy

Director, IPE

Member

Dr A Sridhar Raj

Centre for Corporate Social Responsibly (CCSR)

The Centre for Corporate Social responsibility (CCSR) was set up during 2011 to promote training, research, consultancy assignments and document case studies in thrust areas of CSR. The Centre works on the existing body of knowledge, systems, structures, models and mechanisms associated with different CSR initiatives; it also provides a platform for discussing CSR guidelines and the latest developments in the field. The centre is actively engaged in conducting interdisciplinary and collaborative research and document case studies in thrust areas of CSR dealing with contemporary issues and challenges. The centre disseminates information about the latest happenings in the CSR field to the people engaged in policy making, policy analysis, policy research, practitioners and other stakeholders.

Centre Head

Ms J Kiranmai

Chairman

Prof S Sreenivasa Murthy

Director, IPE

Members

Dr Samarendra Mohanty, CS T Anil Kumar

Consultant

Mr Vaman Reddy

Centre for Sustainable Development (CSD)

The ‘Centre for Sustainable Development’ (CSD) has been set up at IPE in the year 2012-13, with a focus on promoting the adoption of sustainable environmental, social and economic practices. IPE has multidisciplinary and multifarious expertise in this domain. The centre aims to promote education, training, research and consultancy assignments and document case studies in thrust areas of ‘Sustainable Development’(SD). The Center works with the objective to review the ‘State-of-the-art’ on Sustainable development and study its impact on society. It acts as a referral point for both public and private sectors in disseminating information to various stakeholders including policymakers about the significance of SD and the latest developments.

Centre Head

Prof Ch. Lakshmi Kumari

Chairman

Prof S Sreenivasa Murthy

Director, IPE

Members

Dr Maschender Goud, Dr Anupama Dubey Mohanty

Databank on Central and State Level Public Enterprises in India

The Centre for State-owned enterprises, CPSEs / SLPEs database & disinvestment (CSDD) seeks to concentrate on broad issues of the public enterprises with special emphasis on disinvestment, autonomy and accountability, state ownership and competitive neutrality in public enterprises.

This centre seeks to augment its technical resources through building up of data bank pertaining to Central and State Level Public enterprises, bring out publications and continuously update the literature on Central and State-owned enterprises in India and abroad.

This centre works on various issues like turnaround, restructuring, closure, mergers of the enterprises and listing of enterprises in stock markets. By and large, the focus of centre’s research represents a comprehensive and inter-disciplinary initiative in the areas mentioned above which is, diversified in content and coverage by including policy issues and reforms at the state, inter-state and national levels. The centre also seeks to conduct Conferences, Workshops, Seminars and Memorial Lectures on a wide range of contemporary policy issues of Public Sector enterprises which constitute a significant part of the academic activities of the centre. Eminent scholars as well as young researchers are invited to participate in such events.

Centre Head

Prof Ch. Lakshmi Kumari

Chairman

Prof S Sreenivasa Murthy

Director, IPE

Member

Dr Maschender Goud

Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Tourism

(IPE-CEST)

As a part of the project ‘Centers of Excellence in Sustainable Tourism to Boost Economic Development and Enhance University-business Cooperation in Southern Asia / CESTour’ funded by European Union IPE established the ‘Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Tourism (IPECEST)’ on its campus in the year 2022. While continuing its quest for serving the needs of society, the institute through its IPE-CEST aims to address the capacity-building issues of stakeholders engaged in the tourism business. The Center through its activities majorly focus on the development of communities in the areas where tourism and its enabled services are the primary sources of providing livelihoods and who have not yet fully benefited from tourism-led economic growth at the local destinations in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in South India due to a lack of knowledge of skills in adopting sustainable tourism principles and practices in these areas. The IPE-CEST as a ‘Key Nodal Centre for Sustainable Tourism offers training services in sustainable tourism to academicians, practitioners, policymakers, and also the communities involved in the tourism business at tourist destinations in the identified states.

Centre Head

Prof Ch. Lakshmi Kumari

Chairman

Prof S Sreenivasa Murthy

Director, IPE

Member

Dr Maschender Goud

E-Cell

The Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell) at the Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE) serves as a dynamic platform for nurturing and fostering entrepreneurial spirit among students. Committed to promoting innovation, creativity, and leadership, the E-Cell organizes various events, workshops, and initiatives aimed at inspiring, educating, and empowering aspiring entrepreneurs. Through its diverse range of activities, including startup competitions, speaker sessions, mentorship programs, and networking events, the E-Cell provides students with opportunities to explore entrepreneurship, develop essential skills, and connect with industry experts and mentors. With a focus on experiential learning and practical exposure, the E-Cell at IPE plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of business leaders and innovators, contributing to the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem both within the campus and beyond.

The E-cell of IPE curated an insightful visit to T-Hub on August 24, 2023, showcasing the globally acclaimed innovation center. Mr. Srinivas Taluka, Vice President – Facilities at T-Hub, took the stage initially, providing a comprehensive overview. He delved into T-Hub’s primary functions and its collaboration with key entities like WE-hub, T-Works, TSIC, RICH, and Multimedia, Animation, Gaming, and Entertainment

Centre Head

Dr Prarthana Kumar

Chairman

Prof S Sreenivasa Murthy

Director, IPE

Members

M J Rama Krishna

Centre of Financial Inclusion

At IPE-CFE, we envision a financially resilient society where everyone has the knowledge and tools to secure their financial future. Our mission is to empower individuals and communities with the resources they need to navigate financial challenges and achieve long-term stability. We design diverse educational programs, expand access to financial tools for marginalized groups, and promote financial literacy through public awareness campaigns. By partnering with community organizations and advocating for supportive policies, we strive to make a lasting impact. Our initiatives, from core financial education to specialized workshops, are aimed at building a financially healthier society for all. We have a strong network of student volunteers, faculty volunteers, corporate employee volunteers, and community volunteers who help us in successfully organizing the programs and events. We also have a great team of advisors who contribute in achieving our vision and mission.

The vision of the Centre is to build a financially resilient society, with a mission to equip individuals and communities with the financial knowledge and resources needed to navigate challenges, make informed decisions, and achieve long-term financial security. To fulfill this mission, the Centre designs and implements educational curricula on core financial principles for diverse demographics, expands access to financial resources for marginalized communities, cultivates financial literacy through public awareness campaigns and strategic partnerships, advocates and analyzes public policies that promote financial education and wellness, conducts rigorous research to assess the effectiveness of financial education programs, and provides consulting and advisory services to governments, regulators, agencies, NGOs, not-for-profit organizations, and both conventional and new-age financial institutions. These objectives are achieved through a strategic approach that includes core education programs on financial literacy and debt management, specialized education in investment, youth financial education, and retirement planning, digital financial tools training to bridge digital literacy gaps, community outreach initiatives for marginalized groups, and expanded support through employee financial wellness programs and entrepreneurship and self-help group initiatives. The action plan involves developing and delivering diverse financial education programs, conducting need assessment and program evaluation studies, undertaking financial research and developing educational resources such as handouts, videos, blogs, podcasts, and infographics, organizing conferences, seminars, and webinars, and building collaborative programs with government and non-government agencies. This comprehensive approach fosters increased financial literacy and responsible decision-making, reduces debt burdens, 0strengthens entrepreneurial ventures and self-help groups, and ultimately contributes to a financially healthier society overall.

Centre Head

Prof Y Ramakrishna

Chairman

Prof S Sreenivasa Murthy

Director, IPE

Members

Dr Swati Mathur

Dr P Kalyani