Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Alumnus Advocates Corporate Practices for Social Sector
A successful businessman named R Pavithra Kumar visited his old college to give a talk.
He told students and teachers that the social sector, which helps people and communities, should use the same good practices as businesses.
He said this would help make a bigger and longer-lasting difference.
He gave an example of how the Tata Group did this successfully.
Everyone who attended the talk found it very helpful and inspiring.
R Pavithra Kumar, CEO of JSW Foundation, gave an alumni lecture at PB Siddhartha College.
He emphasized the need for the social sector to adopt corporate best practices for sustainable impact.
Kumar cited the Tata Group's takeover of VSNL as an example of strategic focus and disciplined execution.
He stressed the importance of professionalism, structured thinking, and accountability in addressing societal challenges.
The lecture was well-received by students and faculty, providing valuable insights and inspiration.
- Who
- R Pavithra Kumar, CEO of JSW Foundation and alumnus of PB Siddhartha College
- What
- An invited alumni lecture on adopting corporate best practices in the social sector
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- PB Siddhartha College of Arts & Science, Vijayawada
- Why
- To share insights on professionalism, structured thinking, and accountability in the social sector
- Speaker
- R Pavithra Kumar, CEO of JSW Foundation
- Event
- Invited alumni lecture at PB Siddhartha College
- Key Message
- Adopt corporate best practices for sustainable impact
- Example Cited
- Tata Group's takeover of VSNL
- Organizers
- Department of Business Administration, PB Siddhartha College