About Us

Foundation for PACE is a not-for-profit organization that leads various community initiatives focused on promoting social welfare and development. With a commitment to uplifting marginalised communities, the foundation implements programs that empower individuals through education, environmental conservation and forestry, livelihood support, and skill development, fostering sustainable growth and inclusion.

Core Values

Our Journey

Founder & Advisors

ADVISOR

Prof. (Dr.) Rakesh Arrawatia

Professor & Dean, IRMA

A professor at the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), he specializes in financial management, banking, risk management, and impact investing. As the MD of the IRMA-iSEED Foundation, he mentors and supports social enterprises across India.

FOUNDER

Sh. Sambit Tripathy

Ex-bureaucrat and Social Entrepreneur

A former Indian Revenue Service officer, he served the Government of India for 22 years across ministries including Finance, Shipping, Petroleum & Natural Gas, and Skill Development. He holds an MA and M.Phil. in Sociology from JNU and an LLB from Delhi University.

ADVISOR

Dr. Ashok Kumar Sahu

Ex-Principal Scientist, CSIR-IMMT

A scientist with over 35 years of experience in the CSIR ecosystem, he served as CEO of the Innovative Technology Enabling Centre at CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar. He has mentored and supported low-cost innovations addressing societal and community needs.

Collaborators & Patrons