New Delhi: The Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE India) successfully organized the DAKSH Dikshant Samaroh, marking the convocation ceremony of the inaugural batch of its flagship senior leadership development programme in collaboration with the Capacity Building Commission.
The event also coincided with the beginning of month-long Public Sector Day celebrations, featuring the launch of a commemorative film and the latest edition of SCOPE’s journal Kaleidoscope.
Dignitaries Highlight Leadership Transformation in Public Sector
The ceremony witnessed participation from several prominent leaders, including:
- Ajit Seth, Former Cabinet Secretary and Former Chairman, PESB
- K. P. Mahadevaswamy, Chairman, SCOPE & CMD, NBCC
- Atul Sobti, Director General, SCOPE
- Adil Zainulbhai, Former Chairperson, CBC
- Alka Mittal, Member, CBC
- Prof. Bharat Bhasker, Director, IIM Ahmedabad
- Amit Khera, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company
Senior officials from ministries, public sector enterprises, academic institutions, and families of participants also attended the event.
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First DAKSH Cohort Celebrated
More than 70 participants from the inaugural cohort were awarded certificates during the convocation ceremony. Winners of the Live Action Learning Projects (LALP) were also felicitated for their outstanding performance.
The programme reflects SCOPE’s focus on building future-ready leadership across India’s public sector ecosystem.
About the DAKSH Leadership Programme
DAKSH, which stands for Development of Aspiration, Knowledge, Succession & Harmony, is a 12-month immersive leadership journey designed for senior public sector professionals.
The programme focuses on developing:
- Strategic leadership capabilities
- Behavioural transformation skills
- Enterprise-level thinking
- Adaptability in complex governance environments
It aims to prepare leaders to effectively manage evolving challenges in the public sector.
Key Messages from Industry and Policy Leaders
Speakers at the event emphasized the importance of transformational leadership:
- Ajit Seth highlighted the need to combine national pride with global expertise
- K. P. Mahadevaswamy called for a shift from functional roles to enterprise leadership
- Atul Sobti described DAKSH as a platform shaping visionary leaders for a Viksit Bharat
- Adil Zainulbhai urged mission-driven leadership for organizational transformation
- Alka Mittal stressed lifelong learning and collaboration
- Prof. Bharat Bhasker emphasized understanding organizational culture
- Amit Khera encouraged continuous learning and service-oriented thinking
Launch of Public Sector Day Celebrations
The event also marked the beginning of Public Sector Day celebrations, featuring the release of a special film and the latest issue of Kaleidoscope, SCOPE’s official journal.
These initiatives aim to highlight the role of public sector enterprises in nation-building and development.
Strengthening Leadership for Viksit Bharat
The DAKSH programme is seen as a major step toward strengthening leadership capacity across India’s public sector. It focuses on preparing professionals to drive innovation, manage stakeholders, and contribute to national development goals under the vision of Viksit Bharat.
About SCOPE
SCOPE India is the apex body of Public Sector Enterprises in India. It works to promote excellence, capacity building, and policy advocacy for PSUs, while strengthening leadership and governance frameworks across the public sector ecosystem.
