The joy of ‘discovering’ something new daily is a pleasure in itself. The barrage of ideas each class greeted me with can never be appreciated well enough. This experience was far different from the dread of attending classes I had at my other academic institutions. From the classrooms to fortnightly meetings, the individual attention has helped me iron some of the flaws in my research work. The classroom discussions also helped me rediscover the passion to read and write things outside the law. It is said that to give shape to a piece of stone is simple. But to add specific details to the stone, so that it resembles a sculpture requires a sculptor.

It is my belief that in the short span of one year, the Professors at JGU have managed to turn the stone into something definitive and gave me a solid foundation for my professional career.

In 2020 I began a new chapter at JGU, this time as a faculty member. I teach with the aim of imparting the methods of wit and patience that I was fortunate to learn from my teachers and hope to encourage students to reach scale new heights and find the best versions of themselves.“

I am always fascinated and inspired by the above quote by one of the best minds of India. His vision and ideas for nation building are still alive and are inspiring billions of youth like me across the world. India is called a youth nation where a considerable amount of the population belongs to the age brackets of 35 years of age. They have the potential, skills, and knowledge but sometimes they are not getting adequate exposure and freedom to express themselves and work on their ideas and vision due to various reasons.

Now think about a place where you get the required exposures, experiences, freedom and all other resources where you can pursue your goal and ideas for nation-building. This place is none other than O.P Jindal Global University (JGU). This place was a world within the world for me where I was able to pursue my goal of becoming a policymaker.

My journey to studying M.A in Public Policy started when I was in the final year of my graduation. I did my graduation in Economics from Loyola College. During my graduation, I had a chance to study a programme called Outreach where we had the chance to go to the slums to understand the policy and governance at the ground level. After completing my graduation, I started searching for a course on Masters’ in public policy and governance, and going through the internet I came to know about many colleges and universities who were offering the Masters course in Public Policy (M.A. PP) but I landed at the O.P Jindal Global University (JGU).

Going through the website and brochure of O.P Jindal Global University (JGU) for M.A Public Policy degree, I was so inspired and excited to see that the JGU has a state of art facilities, a global library with a global reading room and especially the great faculty members from across India and the world.

I was lucky enough to attend one of the prestigious courses which is M.A PP at the JGU from 2017-2019 where I did my concentration in Public health. Once I got admitted into the Jindal School of Government and Public Policy (JSGP) family and community, it helped me to transform myself completely in all aspects of my life, be it academically, personally or professionally. While doing my Postgraduate degree in public policy, it gave me international exposure and I did not have to look anything beyond that.

The course and curriculum of the public policy at the JSGP is a unique combination of contemporary economics and other branches of the social sciences along with various other domains that structure, impact and influence policymaking in the real world. It allowed me to learn and gain the required experience to look at any policy and governance issue from a multi-disciplinary approach. Because in the policy domain, it has been said that one size cannot fit for all. It allows the students to explore and adopt the different methods to solve public policy issues. I had the privilege of attending classes by the best and highly qualified professors across India and the world. The faculty at the JSGP comes from a diverse disciplinary background with varied interests in public policy, economics, research and advocacy along with their exceptional and extraordinary educational background which is par with any benchmark university around the world. The faculty adopts a unique pedagogy to teach the students in the classroom but also enables them to gain practical skills and knowledge in the field of public policy. There are distinct features of the faculty at the JGU and JSGP as compared to other universities is their in-depth understanding of looking at the students as their kids and peers. It helps to minimize the gap between a student and the professor, which is much necessary for personality development and development as a young policymaker.

During my three years of career as a young policymaker who is at the stage of entering the field of policy, governance, and economics, I have been working and in touch with various stakeholders of the public policy ranging from the Chief Secretary, several bureaucrats (In-service/retired), Industry professionals, elected representatives and ground-level stakeholder who have a say in policymaking and agenda-setting. A Billion thanks to the JGU and JSGP to provide me such golden and extraordinary support as and when it is required for me to achieve my goal of becoming a policymaker to contribute to nation-building.

I would like to urge the young mind who is aspiring to become a policymaker that JGU and JSGP is the right and the appropriate place for you all. This is not less than the Indian model of Oxford and Harvard where your career will reach to the topmost level once you choose and open yourself up to an upward journey with us.

Mahatma Gandhi once said that “The Best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others”. Hence Join JSGP and JGU and make yourself happy and proud in the service of others and yourself.

The article is an experience sharing note by Vivekanand Jha, an alumni of Jindal School of Government and Public Policy.

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What has made all the difference for Atharva is taking the road less travelled, à la Robert Frost. He travels back in time to his days as a student of Commerce aspiring to become a Chartered Accountant. At the crossroads of his career decisions, he chose the M.A. in Diplomacy, Law and Business (DLB) programme offered by the Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA). “I joined the programme in 2018 not knowing where it would take me.Switching streams at that juncture was not an easy decision to make. Two years and four semesters later, I’m glad I did,” he says, looking back on how the journey into an unknown territory panned out for him.

Atharva asserts that it was the multidisciplinary approach to learning at JGU, which eased his transition from Commerce to the Humanities. His learning interests grew beyond the scope of International Relations, and so did his passion for research. His work as a Research Assistant with various centres at JSIA helped to develop his skills in research, analysis, and writing. It also resulted in compelling research reflected in his academic papers – “” and “r” – that addressed issues relevant to the present times.

But there was more to come from the avid researcher. In August 2020, Atharva’s first book Community Chronicles – Volume 1 was released. The book explores the role that NGOs and civil society organisations play in community development and peace building processes, and in advocating for policy level changes. A second volume of the same was released in October 2020. It looks at how non-profit organisations and CSOs promote the idea of social inclusion by actively involving marginalised and underrepresented communities living on social fringes, in development and policy-making processes. 

That is staggering work right after completing his Master’s programme! Atharva credits the achievement to the opportunities he got working with URI, a San Francisco based global grassroots network in a freelance project based role. “During my tenure at URI, I was able to extensively work on a grassroots-focused research project, which required me to liaison with non-governmental organisations and civil society institutions working in Delhi NCR, parts of north India and Afghanistan,” he says recounting his experience. He also stresses that it wouldn’t have been possible without the institutional support from JSIA and JGU. 

Atharva’s contributions to JGU’s institution building initiatives as a Board Member of Diplomania, JSIA’s International Relations Society, and as a student representative of the Committee on Gender Sensitisation Against Sexual Harassment (COGSASH) not only helped to encourage strong dialogue but also offered him valuable insights into outreach. Moreover, the two-way engagement through his active participation and JGU’s continued support cemented his bond with the University. During the pandemic, he conducted a webinar for the students of JGU. The association has only become deeper over time.

The prolific researcher has returned to JGU in the capacity of an Academic Tutor and TRIP Fellow under the Teaching & Research for Intellectual Pursuit (TRIP) Fellowship programme. He believes it is a one-of-a-kind opportunity that would help him build on his strengths and further explore his academic, research, and teaching interests. “JSIA and JGU have helped me grow both personally and professionally. I have immense faith in the capabilities of the entire cohort at JGU, and in the excellent support provided by the institution in these vulnerable times. I cannot wait to be back on campus and interact with everyone again,” he signs off on a promising note.

The talented young poet is a recent graduate of the Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities—and we couldn’t be more proud of our rising star!

From writing and editing to layout design and compiling, Akanksha did it all. She wanted her poetry book to be full of illustrations and was determined to collaborate with only the best artists from all over the world. After weeks of editing, long sleepless nights of communications with six artists from the USA, Philippines, Turkey, Taiwan, Brazil, and Serbia, and a lot of learning—Akanksha finally had her manuscript ready. The beautiful illustrations blend magically with the words woven by Akanksha.

The book is indeed a labour of love. Akanksha fondly recalls, “A big chunk of poems were written during my time at JGU. This book was inspired not only by the beautiful people I met at JGU but also by the star-studded nights that fill campus skies, the breath-taking sunsets that Sonipat skies offer, the blood-red moons that often appear for those looking up above, and the refreshing rainfall and winds that dance across campus fields.

I am grateful I found a part of myself in JGU and I know now that JGU will always be a big part of me. I thank this space and all the people who are a part of it for inspiring me to write and publish my very first book. I strongly believe that I am all the moments I have experienced with all the people I have met in my life. And, I am most thankful to JGU for giving me absolute life-changing experiences, opportunities, and people who inspire me to reach for the stars every single day.”

The creative youngster began her journey at JGU with a merit-based scholarship and graduated with a Silver Medal. Ever the exemplary student, Akanksha also immersed herself in campus life, as a Peer Tutor, a member of JGU’s Dance Society and as part of Organising Committees of JGU’s annual festivals—Biswamil and Magnus. The recipient of the Best All-Rounder Award in 2017 was selected for a Semester Exchange Programme at Trinity College Dublin in her final year. She was also placed on the Dean’s List in 2018. 

After graduating from JGU in the Class of 2019, Akanksha worked at the India Today Group where her articles were published in various magazines. She also worked as a Creative Writer at a career counselling firm for a few months. However, Akanksha learnt very early in her career that her job should be the one that excites her and that she should be passionate about it. It is then that Akanksha decided to quit her job and take on the adventure of following her dreams.

From her job of managerial work lasting 9 hours a day and 6 days a week, Akanksha went to creating new content, engaging with artists from around the world, growing her Instagram readership, negotiating with publishing houses, learning about marketing, and building self-discipline.

The positive response that she received on her Instagram poetry page inspired Akanksha to write her first book. And, it undoubtedly was a dream come true for her to showcase a paperback copy of her very first published collection of poems in October 2020.

To know more, visit: https://linktr.ee/akankshathirani 

“I was a sportsperson all my life. My life revolved around sports while in secondary and higher secondary school,” says Dipti without a hint of regret about how things may have turned out. As a sportsperson, her passion was her purpose at the time. Eight hours of training on the tennis court was part of her rigorous daily routine. For the rising tennis star, academics was but a fallback option. But it became her only option after the spate of injuries. Armed with a B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata and a winning attitude, she decided to focus her attention on courts of a different kind.

Dipti admits that becoming a lawyer was not on her mind, but being on the 91̽�� (JGU) campus offered a whole new perspective. Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) gave her the opportunity to groom herself into a professional with a promising future while pursuing her passion for sports. “Not a day goes by without me cherishing the decision to become a student of JGU,” she shares. The learning environment helped Dipti transition smoothly from practice courts to the world of legal practice. Mentorship by the faculty was similar to the devoted coaching she was familiar with on the tennis court: personal, and suited to her playing style.

Only now, Dipti was bringing her A-game to the study of law. Once she found her rhythm, there was no looking back. She immersed herself into the campus life, becoming an active member of several societies and participating in sports festivals. Every experience nourished her talents and gave her the confidence to ace any challenge that came her way. Before you could say ‘Time’, Dipti had served notice of legal talent and even co-authored a paper on ‘GST – Law Reform or Law Restatement’. “JGLS made me a student of law and, more importantly, a “good” student of law,” shares Dipti.

From then on, her movement on the new courts was flawless. The same passion, dedication and determination that saw her through sports now coursed through her legal training and thereafter, an upstanding legal career. Internships with Mathur and Associates, Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A Shroff & Co., Khaitan & Co., and Nishith Desai Associates proved perfect training grounds for her professional debut. During those stints, Dipti gained firsthand exposure and conducted research on a wide range of topics: from Mining Laws and Labour Laws to women’s rights. Attending summer school at Sommerville College, Oxford University, she could gain insights into International Law and Global Governance.

Dipti was now well and truly ready to put her best foot forward on the courts of law. She chose to go back to her roots in Kolkata after having been away from home for long. “But there are fewer opportunities in the state. Thankfully the skills and abilities that I developed at JGU helped me bag a job as a legal consultant with a leading firm,” she says proudly. After working with HSA Advocates as an Associate for three years, she joined Citadel Law Chambers. “The story is not over guys; there’s more to come in the next few years!” declares Dipti. And only then will it be game, set, and match.

My journey with Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) began almost 10 years ago, and there’s been no looking back. After completing my graduation in 2016, I’ve been handling litigation matters and currently specialising in technology laws. The curiosity to learn about a variety of laws has taken me from running across various court corridors in India to gaining international court exposure, assisting law firms, and finally, finding an exciting role at Google.

Through five years of studying law at JGU, I observed a mini revolution in the development of effective pedagogy. Today, because of Founding Vice Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) C Raj Kumar’s vision, together with the hard work put in by the faculty, students and administration, JGU has achieved some incredible milestones for such a young university. I am proud to call this institution my alma mater.

I hold great respect for all the faculty members who made conscious efforts to transition from conventional ways of teaching to encouraging students to develop higher order thinking. Be it core arts and law subjects or the wide range of electives that were offered to us, we were constantly moving ahead on the learning curve. The cooperative learning environment extended by Prof. Oishik Sircar (Sociology), Prof. Amit Bindal (Law of Crimes), Prof. Manasi Kumar (Contract Drafting), Prof. Indranath Gupta (IT Law), and Prof. Ajay Kumar Pandey (Rural Governance) amongst many other brilliant faculty members instilled in me a deep and lifelong appreciation. During my time at JGLS, I received a gamut of unique academic exposures including: being a part of research centres at University, attending summer school at London School of Economics, and a Teaching Assistantship under Prof. Gudmundur Eiriksson.

As our faculty encouraged us to intern from the very first year of law school, it gave us an opportunity as students of law to a get an insight into what it truly feels like to be a lawyer. I usually opted for non-normative internship opportunities that I am convinced helped me in bringing a transformational change and opened my mind to explore different legal fields. Even though my role as an intern with respect to handling matters was limited, the experiences were helpful in confirming my interest in law.

An exciting opportunity came my way when JGLS collaborated with the Supreme Court of Hawaii for a law clerkship programme. This was happening for the first time in India and I considered myself really lucky to be selected. It was one of the most enriching experiences to represent JGU/India in the US and work with outstanding members of the judiciary including Hon’ble Justice Sabrina McKenna, who continues to be my mentor and source of inspiration.

JGLS introduced me to some of the best peers possible, in the most conducive culture. A big shout out to each and every student of the Class of 2016 for being truly amazing! I think the culture amongst students at JGU is very positive and the value of “we” is commendable.

It was the little things as much as the big moments that made memories of law school utterly unforgettable. I remember one night before exams, some really talented students took night sessions to revise the courses for the benefit of all. Absolutely everyone from the batch used to be there. It reflected an empowering culture amongst students that prevails across JGU. Another cherished memory is from a time when I was elected as the President of Jindal Women & Law Society and the society planned to organise ‘Ethnic Night’ for the first time on campus. We sent out a mail requesting for volunteers and around 80 students from across all the batches and schools of JGU came together and helped the society organise the event. These incidents continue to have a deep impact in my life. So to aspiring young lawyers, I would say: all of us have a secret superpower—our mindset. An individual with a growth mindset can essentially have the power to stretch and stick to a situation even when it’s challenging; which I feel is extremely important and valuable for a lawyer.

After graduation, I started working with some of the most hardworking litigators in Delhi. It was a remarkable learning experience working alongside Mr. Tarunvir Singh Khehar. I was also retained by Dua Associates, which provided a very valuable organisational experience. Subsequently, I switched to independent practice wherein I was empanelled with various real estate and tech companies. Working as a part of litigation and corporate teams and then an attempt at independent practice has cumulatively helped me in identifying, analysing, drafting and challenging key legal issues in a thorough manner.

The decision to work as an in-house counsel came in furtherance of my interest to explore a variety of laws. I didn’t want to limit myself to one particular field of law and was convinced that an in-house role is more suitable for me. After several months of looking for opportunities and applying at various organisations, my job application was acknowledged by Google.

Between one lockdown to another, I appeared for several rounds of virtual interviews with some brilliant Googlers before it all culminated into a job offer. I am now working with Google’s legal team, wherein my role entails managing litigation in courts throughout India and advising on various legal issues in West Asia and India. The best thing about working with Google is the satisfaction of being associated with a great mission i.e. ‘to organise the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful’. I am excitedly looking forward to this new journey!

During her time at JGLS, Aprajita Sheel gained extensive experience within and beyond law school. Hon’ble Justice Sabrina McKenna describes Aprajita as “a person of high character, courage, compassion, and conviction, a person who would do well in any endeavour”. Now working as a Legal Specialist with Google, Aprajita welcomes an exciting new chapter in her lifelong tryst with law.“

A confident public speaker, Arman pursued law because he believed his skill would serve him well to practice litigation. The youngster from Kolkata showed interest in corporate law, Intellectual Property Rights and constitutional law, and also went on to work as a Marketing and Communications Evangelist after graduation. But his time at JGU had already encouraged him to pursue his varied passions—and entrepreneurship was what he chose. “You need to start thinking beyond the programme of study in the University, and utilise the time and opportunities available to the maximum to enjoy the success of your own achievements, and most importantly, to stand out from the crowd,” he speaks from experience while sharing advice with other young students following in his footsteps.

As a talented football player at the University, Arman was learning a thing or two about leadership skills and teamwork. But more importantly he had struck up a friendship with his hostel roommate, Ashwajeet Singh. The two would go on to become best friends and business partners.

“JGLS taught me to research, think out of the box and brainstorm. This has proven to be extremely useful in my entrepreneurial journey,” he admits. It was one such brainstorming session with his best friend on a holiday in Thailand that sowed the seeds of their first venture. It was in the second year of their law school journey when the two started designing merchandise, which was later sold on the campus.

In the very next year, Arman took a step further by setting up E-Shack with his friend. The brand started selling bar and party accessories but remained quite flexible to launch other verticals including t-shirts that were a huge success. Clearly, the two had a knack for business right from the outset. So even though they embarked on their careers after graduation in the corporate world, their eyes were set on their entrepreneurial journey.

In a case of better “latte” than never, the two finally decided to take the plunge with Sleepy Owl Coffee. Interestingly, the business venture came together because the two spotted the utter lack of cold brew options and the need for a quality player in the Indian coffee landscape.

Taking crucial lessons from their learning experience at JGLS, Arman and his business partner decided to gain deep insights into the market. They spent time in Chikmagalur, a major Indian coffee town, to gain firsthand experience in their field. He admits that the two were lucky to find funding from their parents as they navigated the startup world. “But it’s not like we had it easy. We pitched our ideas to them, heard their criticisms, revised our plans and convinced them,” he says. It’s been four years since the business was launched and its tremendous success needs no convincing. The founders have already been featured in publications like GQ, Vogue, The Economic Times and in Forbes India’s ‘30 Under 30’ list. The brand recently raised $500,000 (INR 3.26 crore) in seed money from a venture capital firm.

Understanding, innovating, and adapting to the market, they have come a long way. But Arman has plans to go beyond, further and higher.

It was the quest for a versatile career profile that led Prateek to a programme that offered flexibility and the promise of lateral growth. The M.A. in Public Policy at O.P Jindal Global University (JGU) was the perfect platform to explore his diverse interests.

The interdisciplinary programme at Jindal School of Government & Public Policy (JSGP) covers a wide spectrum of subjects. For Prateek, it was here that he found his passion for social media, internet governance and the arts. He became particularly drawn to working with people for the betterment of society. During his Master’s, he realised a passion to pursue a career in Internet Governance and the digital sector.

“My time at JGU imbibed in me a concern for dealing with people’s real-life situations by showing boldness and zeal in addressing urgent societal issues,” says Prateek.

As a prolific student on campus, Prateek notched up one exciting achievement after another:

• First in Dean’s List for 2013 and 2014, and recipient of the Gold Medal for overall academic excellence
• Organised the first International Conference on ‘Information Society: Challenges for India’ with the United Nations Information Centre and Thomson Reuters as a knowledge partner
• Editor of an International Student Newsletter based on Asia Pacific Dialogue on National Implementation of Business and Human Rights
• Organised a workshop on Aadhaar (UID) based financial inclusion – ‘Banking the Unbanked’ – at Bright Scholar Senior Secondary School

JGU helped develop Prateek’s perspectives through different platforms. The Savitri Jindal Scholarship winner worked in the Centre for Development and Finance, the Centre for Study of Democracy and Markets, and the Centre for Victimology and Psychological Studies to make the most of the opportunity. Encouraged by the growth graph he saw then, Prateek decided to prolong his association with the University by taking up the position of Research Associate in the Vice Chancellor’s Office. It was an interesting time as JGU was gearing up for an accreditation exercise for the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. He took on the challenge of developing its IT solutions in addition to handling a wide range of responsibilities. He also taught courses on Internet Society and Governance and Cyber Law.

Prateek also found time to pursue his passion for research. He wrote a paper on social media governance titled ‘A Quantitative Framework to Evaluate Use of Social Network Sites for Anti-Corruption Advocacy’ which looked at how social networking sites can be used to spread misleading political propaganda and fake news. Its relevance in today’s global climate was not missed. In fact, it caught the attention of the prestigious Wharton Business School, where he was invited by the American Society of International Law to present the paper. Almost at the end of his stint at JGU, he even co-authored a book titled ‘The Education President’, produced by the University. Prateek is also an Institutional Scholar of the Ronald Coase Institute.

A project that remains close to his heart is working with the Haryana Government as a part of the JGU team on a consultancy contract. He handled the ‘State Higher Education Plan’ that involved carrying out extensive surveys on state universities in India. He calls it an “eye-opening experience” that brought him face-to-face with ground realities at the grassroots level.

An enterprising spirit with a penchant for creativity, Prateek also co-founded a start-up called ‘Artociate’. It is a networking system for performers and creative artists. His company connects artists with event organisers, making the process of hiring artists to perform at events seamless and hassle-free.

Today, he works as a Business Analyst at the Office of the Chairman of the multimedia company, Percept Ltd. In his new role, he has looked after three special projects, five government tenders, and intellectual properties like Sunburn.

He also founded the Mumbai chapter of ISOC (Internet Society) and is responsible for the Indian presence of this global organisation dealing with Internet-related standards, education, access, and policy.

In tune with his interest and expertise in the field of Internet Governance, Prateek also plays an active role at inSIG (India School on Internet Governance), as a member of the Steering Committee for the inSIG 2020 event. The organisation aims to impart formal training on Internet Governance and build a strong community of IG professionals in India who can participate in global IG processes. Prateek proudly shares that a number of JGU students and alumni have received fellowships from inSIG.

Meanwhile, he continues to nurture a bond with his alma mater, having volunteered to be a governing body member of the JGU Alumni Association. The young man with many interests keeps following them in all directions and succeeds wherever he goes!

‘If it is to be, it is up to me,’ is the mantra Mudit Desai lives by. That’s why, with eyes set on the Gold Class Certification of Project Manager Professional (PMP), Mudit quit his job as Mechanical Design Engineer and got back to academia. Not only did he earned the prestigious certification Post- MBA from Jindal Global Business School (JGBS) because of the consistent hard work and dedication, but he also built a career that took him to the US where he now works as Consulting Project Manager for Thermo Fisher Scientific. ‘MBA taught me how to live a life,’ he says. We gain insights into Mudit’s learning experience.

Mudit’s power-packed journey began as an engineer engaged in developing customized products for the hydropower industry. But ‘the world opened to him and became more vivid,’ after he enrolled for the management programme at JGBS. He delved deep into diverse activities on campus to optimize that experience. He was a member of Octaphi, The Operations Management Club, and actively focused on research. Working with his team, he published the paper ‘A Speculative Study on Skill Gaps in Logistics Industry – Indian Perspective’ to much acclaim.

According to Mudit, the MBA experience has been a catalyst in his journey. ‘The business management education at JGBS was instrumental in laying the foundation of my success story. Education provides students the flexibility and skills needed to succeed in the ever-changing business world,’ he highlights the value additions to his profile. In 2013, he completed his MBA in Operations Management & Marketing and started the second innings of his career on the front foot. Thus began his journey as a successful Project Manager.

Mudit impressed right from the word go in his role at Vijay Tanks and Vessels for Reliance Industries on its mega-expansion project at Jamnagar. He successfully led the project and delivered 103 pieces of factory-fabricated process equipment within the stipulated timeframe. Since then, he has gone on to hold many interesting profiles, including Technical Assistant to the CEO of Elecon Engineering Company Ltd. Mudit revels in roles that involve identifying gaps in organizations and finding solutions to make them more productive.

It’s important for management professionals to know the pulse of the industry. Mudit clearly does, as he was quick to realize the significance of Business Analytics in our time. He received his Data Analytics certification from Montgomery College, and has made data analysis and representation one of his strong points. His business strength areas are complemented by his areas of interest. As an accomplished oil-on-acrylic painter, Mudit’s work has been showcased in several exhibitions. He has also led the ‘Caring and Sharing Vadodara’ programme, a non-profit organization, and actively organized blood donation camps.

Whether it’s driving his career goals or participating in community service, Mudit is quick to take the initiative. That’s the quality that also makes him a successful Project Manager.

‘Sports doesn’t build your character, it reveals your character,’ goes the popular saying. This certainly holds true for Kushal Jain, who has remained an avid sportsperson throughout his career. While excelling in badminton court at O.P Jindal Global University (JGU), he was also actively participating in student-focused events and activities. This Jindal Global Business School (JGBS) alumnus would put his best step forward every time. He learned competitive spirit and winning attitude from his sports background which helped him taste phenomenal success in his banking career.

Kushal displayed those qualities in abundance while being associated with top names like Deutsche Bank, HDFC Bank, YES Bank, and ICICI Bank in Sales Management and Relationship Management departments. The winner in him has shone through in these stints. With HDFC Bank, he was the No. 2 Sales Manager pan India, while with ICICI Bank he was the No. 6 Relationship Manager in the country.

ICICI Bank also offered Kushal the opportunity to participate in a training program with CRISIL (Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited). Again, he was chosen as the best student in the program. He also became a member of ICICI Bank’s Elite Trade Relations Group (ETRG Team) and qualified for Achievers of the North status. And it wasn’t just his professional performance that was getting noticed. The all-rounder professional was also a part of the YES Bank’s cricket team during his stint as a Relationship Manager.

Today Kushal works as Senior Relationship Manager of the Small and Medium Enterprise Group at IDFC Bank. He is certainly at a place in his career that he had envisioned for himself. His love for finance was nurtured at JGBS, where he co-founded the club FINICHE. He grabbed the opportunity to intern with Standard Chartered Bank and took his first steps towards the career he was interested in. ‘JGBS taught me how to plan, and be a keen observer. Here I could develop the ability to learn every day. It has helped me to remain inspired, driven, and focused,’ he says. 

More significantly, JGBS helped to shape the leader in him. Of course, Kushal’s sports background was a major contributor as well. At the JGU intramural tournament, he bagged the winner’s trophy in badminton. He also led the core committee that organized the business fest. Heading the placements committee at the B-School brought its challenges, but also helped to nurture essential leadership qualities. Banking on those qualities in his career, he has transformed into a winner he was always meant to be.