Lead Consultant
BSc Engineering Civil, PG Diploma in Management
Principal Consultant
BSc Engineering Civil
Principal Consultant
BSc Engineering Civil
Principal Consultant
Profile
Ajith Chacko is a development professional with over 23 years of experience in public policy, MSME promotion, skill development, social sector development, and disaster risk reduction. He has worked in senior leadership positions with Kudumbashree Mission, UNDP, UNICEF, Save the Children, and HelpAge India, combining grassroots field experience across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and New Delhi with policy-level engagement. One of his remarkable assignments was leading rehabilitation efforts for the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami in Kollam (Kerala), Cuddalore, and Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu), where he worked with multilateral humanitarian and development agencies on livelihoods restoration and community development. During his tenure with UNDP, Ajith played a pivotal role in forming and institutionalising the State and District Disaster Management Authorities in Kerala, strengthening disaster governance frameworks and embedding risk-informed planning within government systems. He also pioneered the establishment of dedicated Marketing Divisions in Kudumbashree Mission (Kerala) and Sanjeevini Mission (Karnataka), and was instrumental in creating the Skill Development vertical within Kudumbashree, laying the foundation for large-scale livelihood and enterprise initiatives. Another notable contribution was capacitating women entrepreneurs in Kerala and Karnataka to on-board their products on e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart, and facilitating incubation support through premier institutions like IIM Bangalore and IIM Kozhikode. He has headed policy formulations (notably the Kerala State Disaster Management Policy, the Kerala State Senior Citizen Policy, and the Kerala State Policy for the Disabled), and led many evaluation studies (including the ‘Year of Enterprises’ Programme of the Industries & Commerce Department and the Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme of Kudumbashree). He has also authored several research papers on inclusive governance and enterprise development. He is also pursuing a PhD at Gandhigram Rural Institute, focusing on the performance of women micro-entrepreneurs under the Kudumbashree framework in Kerala. At CMD, he leads multidisciplinary consultancy assignments, including evaluation studies, impact assessments, industrial sectoral analyses, MSME cluster development and public policy revisions for various government departments, public sector undertakings, and development agencies.
Area of Expertise / Research Interests
Senior Consultant
Diploma in Civil Engineering
Senior Consultant
HR & Admin
Senior Consultant
Principal Consultant
B.E Electronics, Alumnus- IIM K, Strategic Planning Professional,
PMP, PGD-HRM, LA – QMS, LCA
Principal Consultant
Profile
I am Manoj George Kadakampally, SPP, working as a Principal Consultant at the Centre for Management Development (CMD), Government of Kerala. The job entails offering consultancy services to various departments and public sector undertakings in the areas of strategic planning, business model innovation, evaluation of schemes, measuring objectives of project management units (PMU’s), the specific stages (ideation, project governance and outcome) of project management for projects in the social sector.
I have over 20 years of work experience that cover private, multinational and the government. These include, business unit management for Information Technology companies, Entrepreneurship advisory services for small businesses, Consulting and third-party Audit services of Quality Management Systems to PSU’s, Policy Research studies for the Government, Strategic Planning, Performance Measurement and Project Management for Administrative Reforms initiatives of the government of Kerala.
Prior to joining CMD, I offered my professional services to the Administrative Training Institute (ATI) of the government of Kerala, the Institute of Management in Government (IMG), where I managed several department-wide projects, undertaken as part of administrative reforms in the government. These include, developing cadre-wise competency frameworks (based on duties and responsibilities), for cutting-edge level of employees, belonging to Social Justice, Police, ST Development and Local Self Government departments, in collaboration with UNDP and the Government of India; in an advisory role to the core team at IMG, for the strategic repositioning and renewal exercise, with support from LBL Strategies, USA; and finally, to develop performance scorecards (Citizen and Community Score Cards) for 14 welfare institutions under the purview of Social Justice and the Department of Women and Child Development, with the support of Public Affairs Centre, Bangalore.
I have a bachelors in Electronics & Ind. Electronics Engineering, a post-graduation in management from IIM Kozhikode, a specialization in Entrepreneurship from IIM Kashipur, Project Management from IIM Kozhikode, Strategic Management Performance Systems from George Washington University, USA, a Strategic Planning Professional certification (SPP) from the Association for Strategic Planning, USA, Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI, USA and a Lead Assessor for Quality Management Systems (QMS), from National Quality Assurance, UK. To keep myself abreast of developments in technology and business management, I invest in myself regularly. A course in Business Consulting from AIMA is what I completed most recently. I am now pursuing a course in Sustainability Management to understand how the concepts of sustainability can be incorporated into the strategy, thought process and actions of a company.
I am a qualified Independent Director and I aspire to serve the board of one of the leading listed companies, in the near future.
I have a passion for coaching and facilitating. In my free time, I coach entrepreneurs and their senior management to align their business towards a single vision, to determine key success factors, plan strategies, create new business models, conduct value proposition analysis and design, using EOS tools and techniques. I am a volunteer at the International Association for Strategy Professionals (IASP), USA.
Area of Expertise / Research Interests
Consultant
BTech (Civil)
Consultant
BA Economics, PG Diploma ( Journalism & Mass Communication), IETEC (Computer Programming)
Consultant
Profile
Sarojam D brings over 32 years of rich and diverse experience in Public Relations, Mass Communication, Rural Development, Project Monitoring and Documentation, with deep expertise in Participatory Planning, Livelihood Promotion, Women Empowerment and Sustainable Agricultural Development. As a Consultant at the Centre for Management Development (CMD), Government of Kerala, she has been instrumental in the implementation, monitoring and outreach of numerous government programs and flagship initiatives across the state. Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to grassroots development, social empowerment and environmental sustainability. Sarojam’s extensive involvement in Information, Education & Communication (IEC) activities has contributed significantly to public engagement and behavioral change. She has led the conceptualization and execution of many awareness campaigns, capacity-building and training programs, and community-level interventions. Her leadership has been pivotal in coordinating district-level waste management projects, public health awareness drives, and skill development initiatives, ensuring effective collaboration among multiple stakeholders. Sarojam D is an accomplished media and communication expert known for her influential work in public broadcasting and editorial leadership. As Editor of Suchitwa Keralam magazine, she played a vital role in promoting sanitation and sustainability across Kerala. Her earlier contributions at All India Radio included scripting and anchoring programs that educated and inspired listeners, while her appearances on Doordarshan Kendra helped enhance the visibility of key government initiatives through impactful live interviews and awareness segments.
Area of Expertise
Consultant
B. Tech(Electrical Engineering)
Junior Consultant
BA (English Literature),
MA (Sociology),
Diploma in Junior Health Inspector,
Diploma in Computer Application
Junior Consultant
B. Tech(Industrial Engineering)
Junior Consultant
MCA
Junior Consultant
B. Tech(Mechanical Engineering)
Junior Consultant
B. Tech(Mechanical Engineering)
Junior Consultant
B. Tech(Computer Science)
Junior Consultant
B.A. (Economics), M. Sc. (Economics), M. Phil. (Economics)
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