Dr. Ambika Prasad Nanda is an active Climate Action Volunteer, committed to advancing environmental stewardship and climate-resilient development.
Name
Dr. Ambika Prasad Nanda
Former Role
Former Head – Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Odisha
Tata Steel
Role in Ambedkar Chamber
Mentor – Ambedkar Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Professional Overview
Dr. Ambika Prasad Nanda is a distinguished development professional, policy thinker, and institution builder with decades of experience in corporate social responsibility, public policy, and inclusive development. As the former Head of CSR for Tata Steel in Odisha, he led large-scale, long-term initiatives focused on community empowerment, sustainability, and social equity across industrial and mining regions.
Academic Background
Dr. Nanda holds a postgraduate degree in Analytical and Applied Economics and completed his doctoral studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. His academic grounding continues to inform his analytical, evidence-driven approach to development planning and governance.
Development & Policy Experience
Dr. Nanda has worked extensively with international and national NGOs on critical development challenges, including:
- Education and human development
- Land rights and social justice
- Sustainable livelihoods
- Climate resilience and adaptation
- Disaster risk reduction and management
He has facilitated multiple research, advocacy, and policy initiatives aimed at deepening democratic governance in Odisha and Jharkhand, particularly on issues affecting poor and marginalized communities.
Leadership in Governance & Multilateral Institutions
He has held several high-impact leadership positions, including:
- Head, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – Odisha and Jharkhand
- Member, State Planning Board, Government of Odisha
Through these roles, he contributed to strategic planning, institutional reforms, and inclusive governance frameworks at the state and regional levels.
Climate Action & Volunteering
Beyond formal leadership roles, Dr. Ambika Prasad Nanda is an active Climate Action Volunteer, committed to advancing environmental stewardship and climate-resilient development. His work emphasizes community-led climate adaptation, sustainable resource management, and climate mainstreaming within CSR and public policy frameworks, especially in ecologically sensitive and vulnerable regions.
Contribution as Ambedkar Chamber Mentor
As a Mentor to the Ambedkar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Nanda provides strategic guidance on:
- CSR governance and impact assessment
- Climate-integrated development models
- Policy coherence and institutional strengthening
- Inclusive and ethical business leadership
His mentorship supports Ambedkar Chamber members in aligning enterprise growth with social justice, sustainability, and long-term national development objectives.
Leadership Philosophy
Dr. Ambika Prasad Nanda believes that development becomes meaningful only when economic progress is balanced with social equity, environmental responsibility, and democratic participation.
