A Brief On DKIF

Dev Kusum International Foundation is a non-profit setup to aid professionally dependable and credible conduct of speech, behaviour and performance. It promotes constructive network for individuals, organizations and social entities. Brought into being by a set of world class professionals, it’s in the fifteenth year of existence and has made its mark in the profession, globally. It is known for its research oriented and application focused management interventions and consulting.

One of the unique characteristics of DK International Foundation is that it not only focuses on professional excellence but also invests resources for aiding and supporting efforts which have components of lifelong learning. Organizations such as Association of Business Executives, UK, Corporation Bank, Power Grid Corporation Ltd, GAIL, SAIL, Bank of India, RITES, Bahrain Institute of Hospitality Management, AIMA, Central Bank of India, NALCO, RCF, TCS have made use of expertise of professionals associated with DKIF.

DKIF is widely networked internationally and anchored the publication of a global effort called “Drishti”. It has a cell devoted to instructional material development and publications. It has served as a knowledge partner to major national and international efforts.

News

The Chairman delivered the Key Theme over view of an International Conference of University of Sunderland in London on “Innovations in Education & Technology”, Sep 2023
Dr Vinayshil Gautam was invited in January 2024 to Bengaluru for discussions on the next phase of growth of Jain University and associated institutions of the conglomerate.
The Chairman was invited as the Keynote speaker for the International Conference on Advances in Management Practices (ICAMP 2023) on the theme Technology, Innovation and Sustainability of JIMS on 16th December 2023 at DELNET, Jawaharlal Nehru University, J.N.U Campus.
Dr. Vinayshil Gautam monologue on Management Themes (2021) has been released under the title of Echoes. This is published by Concept Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd.
DKIF served as the Knowledge Partner to 49th IFTDO World Conference & Exhibition
Chairman DKIF has been nominated as the Chair of the Research and Development Committee of International Federation of Training & Development Organisation.
Dr. Vinayshil Gautam has been invited to the advisory committee of the 2nd International Conference on contemporary issues in business, innovation, technology and social science being organized on May 24th-25th 2022 at Gautam Buddha University.
Dr. Vinayshil Gautam addressed a conference in Kota on the theme of “Holistic Well Being: Indian Insights” on 1st – 2nd April, 2022.
The 8th Edition of the book “Training & Development towards an Integrated Approach” authored by Dr. Vinayshil Gautam & Shobhana Gautam has been published by ISTD.
Dr. Vinayshil Gautam was invited as a Distinguished Speaker to the HR Conclave held on 15th November 2021 at Ramada Hotel, Gurgaon.
Dr. Vinayshil Gautam was invited to a Webinar on “Governance in Higher Education (A Consultative Meet for UNESCO’s WHEC)
The Chairman was invited as a Panelist for the programme on “Navigating the storm: Ethics, Culture and internal audit challenges” by Institute of Internal Auditors.
J L Bajaj Institute of Management and Research invited Dr. Gautam as a Chief Guest for their Induction Programme. Topic: “Corporate Expectations and Insight for Aspiring Manager”, August 2021.
Dr. Gautam has been invited by the Association of Indian Universities to the membership of the Committee on equivalence of Fellowship Programme in management, of private institutions to the PhD programme of universities.
Dr. Vinayshil Gautam has been nominated as the member of the high powered selection committee for the Jawahar Lal Nehru Fellowship.
A webinar mode panel discussion was held on “Towards a Holistic Long Term Medicare System: The Case of Covid-19” at India International Center. Dr V K Paul, advisor Niti Aayog, Dr K Sreenath Reddy, President PHFI (Public Health Foundation of India) were the panelists. It was moderated by Dr. Vinayshil Gautam, Chairman, DKIF. Opening remarks were by Shri N N Vohra, Former Governor J & K and President IIC.
The Chairman was the first of the Key Speakers of the 25th Foundation Day Celebrations for IIM Kozhikode hosted by IIMK Alumni Association.
Dr. Vinayshil Gautam delivered a concluding remarks of the Valedictory function of the International Webinar on the strategic outlook of the countries from BIMSTEC Post Covid, organized by Society of Indian Oceans Studies.
Dr. Vinayshil Gautam delivered a special lecture in the inaugural session of the international conference on “Future of Business in the New Global Realities” organized by FORE.

Our Background

DK International Foundation is a non-profit, non-political organization dedicated to individual, group, enterprise and social competency enhancement. It believes in strengthening life-long learning, both formal and informal. Committed to international humanism, it sees intimate engagements among learning, education and life-long growth.

It seeks to facilitate establishment and growth of professionally sound organizations, help, assist and serve the needy, deserving and promising, institutions and persons. Its domain of interest includes skill augmentation and competency enhancement, social work, management studies; information systems and technology. Studies and application in the field of Communication, Management Development, Social Cohesiveness, Organizational Effectiveness, International Business, Strategic Planning, Information Systems, Education Management, Trade and Diplomacy are of special interest. It has a focused concern for the Hospitality Business, Tourism Development, Travel Facilitation, Organization Development, Strategic Planning, Social Sector Studies, Medical Studies, Language, Literature and Linguistic Studies. It also seeks to carry on advancement of any other charitable objects of general public utility.

It has expertise in dealing with corporate issues, governance matters and development of NGOs.

 Our Resource Persons (A Select List)

  • Dr. Abdul Hamid, Alromaithy, U.A.E

  • Dr. Anil Sulabh, Chairman, Bihar Hindi Sahitya Sammelan

  • Dr Dipti Tripathi, Former Director, National Mission for Manuscripts

  • Shri J P Nadda, Former Health Minister, Government of India

  • Dr. Kiran Karnik, Ex. President, NASSCOM; ISRO

  • Shri NN Vohra, Former Governor J & K

  • Dr. Raghupati Singhania, Chairman & Managing Director JK Tyre & Industries Ltd

  • Shri Ramesh N.G.S., Managing Director & CEO, Stockholding Limited

  • Ms. Ravnit Pawah, Global Deputy VP &CEO, South Asia, Deakin University, Australia

  • Ms. Rita Goh, Penang, Malaysia

  • Shri Sanjay Dewan, Honorary Consul General, Cabo Verde

  • Shri Shyam Saran, Former Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, G.O.I & President IIC

  • Shri S Sridhar, Former Chairman & MD, Central Bank of India

  • HE the High Commissioner of Rawanda to India Hon’ble Ernest Rwamucyo

  • Dr. (Late) Ajit Prasad, Director, I.I.M., Lucknow

  • Shri D V Shastri, Executive Director, Natural Gas Society

  • HE the High Commissioner of Algeria to India Hon’ble Hamza Yahia-Cherif

  • Dr. Karan Singh, ex- Sader-e-Riyasat, Jammu and Kashmir & Union Minister

  • Shri Mahendra Swarup, President, Indian Association of Independent Directors

  • Shri Raghav Chandra, Former Secretary, Government of India

  • Shri Rajeev Mehrotra, Former CMD Rites

  • Shri Ranjan Kumar Mohapatra, Director (HR) Indian Oil

  • Shri Richard Rekhy, Board Member, KPMG Dubai, Ex CEO KPMG India

  • Dr S. Narayan, Former Economic Advisor to Prime Minister

  • Shri S C Sharma, Director, Indian Business School, New Delhi

  • Shri S K Bose, Director, ASCI, New Delhi Centre

  • Shri (Late) T N Chaturvedi, Former Governor, Karnataka

  • Shri TS Venkatsubramaniam, Former Chairman, Bank of India

  • Les Pickett, Chief Executive, Pacific Rim Consulting Group, Australia