Decoding Impact

R Balasubramaniam highlights the importance of clearly defining the roles of civic workers, citing how Anganwadi workers in #Kerala took the right steps to combat malnutrition, setting a powerful example of effective local governance. Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/gVy5754e Rathish Balakrishnan | Sattva Consulting | Lakshmi Sethuraman | Granthika Chatterjee | Ritika Ramasuri | Srikrishna Sridhar Murthy | Aarti Mohan | GRAAM | Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement | Karmayogi Bharat #decodingImpact #SattvaDecodingImpact #RathishBalakrishnan #nutrition

Rathish Balakrishnan and R Balasubramaniam raise an important question: how can a country capable of launching rockets to the moon still struggle to deliver on the everyday needs of its citizens? Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/gVy5754e Sattva Consulting | GRAAM | Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement | Karmayogi Bharat | Srikrishna Sridhar Murthy | Aarti Mohan Meera Harish | Akshay Modi

Our Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Rathish Balakrishnan, was recognised as an "Impact Legend" by The Rockefeller Foundation at #AsiaXchange 2025. The recognition highlights his contribution to the impact sector, spanning over 15 years of advising prominent global and domestic foundations, non-profits, think tanks, corporations, and government agencies on their sustainability strategies for greater impact. We are honoured by this acknowledgment and aim to continue contributing to solving society's complex challenges with an impact-first and systems-thinking approach. #impactstrategy #strategicimpact #systemsthinking #sustainableimpact #Asiaxchange2025

In the latest episode of #DecodingImpact, R Balasubramaniam (Dr. Balu) explores what it really takes to build capacity in India’s public systems. He shares why it’s time to move beyond training for training’s sake and explains how true transformation begins with the 3 Ws: Work Workplace, and Worker. 🎧 Tune in to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gVy5754e Rathish Balakrishnan | Akshay Modi | GRAAM | Sattva Consulting | Karmayogi Bharat #CivilService #CapacityBuilding #MissionKarmayogi #Governance

In the latest episode of #DecodingImpact, Rathish Balakrishnan and R Balasubramaniam (Dr. Balu) take an in-depth look at capacity building in India, drawing from Dr Balu’s decades of experience in public service. They unpack how state capacity isn’t about who’s in power, it’s about people coming together to serve citizens when it matters most. When a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic struck, it was the state that stood accountable. True leadership is about delivering for all, especially when it counts. 🎧 Catch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gVy5754e Capacity Building Commission | GRAAM | Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement | Sattva Consulting | Akshay Modi | Srikrishna Sridhar Murthy | Aarti Mohan | Arun Nathan | Meera Harish | Ashima Chander | Abhishek Modi #DecodingImpact #CivilService #CapacityBuilding #MissionKarmayogi #Governance #Leadership #PublicPolicy #SocialImpact

How can India build a state that truly works for its citizens? Join Rathish Balakrishnan in conversation with R Balasubramaniam (Dr. Balu) as they explore the evolution of state capacity, lessons from India’s heritage, and the future of governance through Mission Karmayogi -- Capacity Building Commission and Karmayogi Bharat Key takeaways: 1️⃣ Rethinking capacity building beyond repetitive training 2️⃣ From individual heroism to systemic effectiveness 3️⃣ Future-proofing India’s civil services for a citizen-centered world #StateCapacity #Governance #PublicPolicy #SocialImpact #MissionKarmayogi #Leadership #Podcast Srikrishna Sridhar Murthy | Aarti Mohan | Meera Harish | Arun Nathan | Abhishek Modi | Akshay Modi | Lekhya Reddy | Tanya Ghosh | Ashima Chander | Jimmy Xavier | Karmayogi Bharat | Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement | GRAAM | Lakshmi Sethuraman | Arjun Bahadur Full Episode: https://lnkd.in/gVy5754e

Can India’s development keep pace without a strong state? In this episode of #DecodingImpact, Rathish Balakrishnan sits down with R Balasubramaniam to unpack what state capacity really means and why India’s development story depends on it. You can catch the full episode later today to know why real change isn’t about doing more. It is about building systems that can. 🎬 Trailer out now. 🔔 Full episode goes live tomorrow! Available on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gg3tCfN7 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ghz-8aRZ Srikrishna Sridhar Murthy | Aarti Mohan | Meera Harish | Lakshmi Sethuraman | Debaranjan Pujahari | Arun Nathan | Ashima Chander | Akshay Modi | Abhishek Modi | Lekhya Reddy | Tanya Ghosh  #StateCapacity #GovernanceReform #PublicPolicy #SocialImpact #NationBuilding #LeadershipPodcast

We’re thrilled to kick off Season 4 of #DecodingImpact with a truly remarkable guest, R Balasubramaniam (Dr. Balu), a development scholar, public policy advocate, and leadership educator with over four decades of grassroots experience. A physician by training and a Harvard-educated public leader, Dr. Balu is the founder of the Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM) and GRAAM two pioneering institutions shaping India’s development and governance landscape. His work spans advising governments on governance reforms, strengthening democratic institutions, and building state capacity. Currently serving as Member–HR, Capacity Building Commission (Government of India) and Chairperson, Social Stock Exchange Advisory Committee (SEBI), Dr. Balu brings a rare blend of experiential wisdom, policy insight, and leadership depth. In our first episode, he joins Rathish Balakrishnan to unpack what it really takes to build state capacity in India -- from the inside out. 🎧 Episode drops October 8 Available on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gg3tCfN7 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ghz-8aRZ #Podcast #Leadership #PublicPolicy #StateCapacity #SocialImpact #CSR #Sattva Sattva Consulting

Behind the mic, before the big conversations, here’s a candid side of Rathish Balakrishnan as we get ready to launch Season 4 of Decoding Impact. Sattva Consulting

What social issues matter most to you? Tell us in the comments, we’d love to bring your ideas and questions into the conversations we’re having in Season 4. Sattva Consulting | Rathish Balakrishnan | Srikrishna Sridhar Murthy | Aarti Mohan | Meera Harish | Arun Nathan