The Management Centre for Human Development (MCHD), established under the Prof. Shitangshu Kumar Chakraborty Memorial Trust, is a humble yet determined effort to carry forward the timeless vision and life’s work of Professor S. K. Chakraborty—one of India’s pioneering thinkers on Human Values, Indian Ethos and Ethical Management.

During his distinguished tenure at the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta and throughout his lifelong intellectual journey, Professor Chakraborty consistently emphasized that true progress for humanity cannot be achieved through material prosperity alone. He believed that sustainable development requires a harmonious integration of body, mind and spirit, where ethics, compassion and inner balance become central to leadership, governance and organisational excellence.

The events unfolding across the world today—increasing stress, social fragmentation, environmental crises and ethical decline—have only reinforced the relevance of his ideas. It is with this conviction that the Trust was formed in 2019 to preserve, promote and expand his philosophy among students, scholars, institutions, professionals and society at large.

Despite the severe disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Trust continued its journey through online Executive Development Programmes, publications, research initiatives and intellectual collaborations with reputed academicians, industry leaders and institutions in India and abroad. Several monographs, books and scholarly articles on leadership, spirituality, sustainability and value education have since emerged from this collective effort.

In 2024, we took an important step forward with the formation of the Management Centre for Human Development (MCHD) as a focused institutional platform for research-based training programmes and structured educational initiatives. The Centre seeks to address critical contemporary issues through the lens of human values, Indian wisdom traditions and sustainable management practices.

MCHD’s areas of engagement include Human Values, Stress Management, Indian Leadership Models, Body-Mind Synchronisation, Ethical Governance, Environmental Consciousness and Sustainable Development. Our newly developing campus in Bhowanipore, Kolkata, is envisioned as an eco-conscious academic and training space equipped for both physical and online learning.

We are fortunate to receive the guidance and voluntary support of distinguished scholars, administrators and professionals from across the world who share Professor Chakraborty’s vision of value-based human development.

As we move ahead, we warmly invite like-minded individuals, institutions, corporates and well-wishers to join us in this meaningful journey. Together, we hope to build a platform that nurtures responsible leadership, inner well-being and a more compassionate, sustainable future for society.

— Dr. Subir Chowdhury
Chairman
Prof. Shitangshu Kumar Chakraborty Memorial Trust

Dr. Subir Chowdhury served as Director of the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta) from 1992 to 1997. A second-batch alumnus of IIT Kharagpur, he earned both his B.Tech (Hons) and M.Tech there before obtaining his Ph.D. from the University of Manchester in 1961. Earlier, he was Director of IISWBM, Kolkata, and held senior leadership positions at ICI India. He was President of the Operational Research Society of India (1972), President of the Association of Indian Management Schools (1995), and received the D.Sc. (Honoris Causa) from BESU (now IIEST) in 2008. He also served as Chairman of WEBEL Informatics Ltd., Vice-Chairman of the Indian Institute of Bank Management, and Managing Trustee of Vivekananda Nidhi.

G. M. Kapur is a Mechanical Engineer from IIT (BHU) and holds an MBA from IIM Calcutta. A Chartered Engineer and independent management consultant, he is Chairman of the Eastern Regional LMAs of AIMA and Past President of the Calcutta Management Association. Associated with INTACH since 1984, he serves on its National Governing Council and leads its West Bengal and Calcutta Chapters. He is also President of the Bengal Home Industries Association and serves on the Management Committee of the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Prof. Ashok Kumar Dutta is a management educator and institution builder. A first-batch alumnus of IIM Calcutta, he is the founding Director of IIM Shillong, where he established the institute in 2008 and shaped its early development. He earlier served as Director of IISWBM, Kolkata, and was the founding Dean of VGSOM, IIT Kharagpur. He has also held senior leadership positions in industry and public service, including serving as a Member of the North Eastern Council with the rank of Union Minister of State. A founding member of Assam Don Bosco University, he has contributed extensively to management education and institution building.

Bratati Mukherjee is a former Chief Commissioner of Income Tax in the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), an accomplished painter, sculptor, translator and spiritual seeker. An alumna of Presidency College, Kolkata, she built a distinguished career in public administration while pursuing a parallel journey in the arts. Since 2000, her works have been exhibited across India, exploring themes of consciousness, nature and the human condition. Deeply influenced by Vedantic philosophy, she translated the Ishavasya Upanishad and has spent time in Uttarkashi immersed in the study of the Bhagavad Gita and Indian spiritual traditions, seamlessly blending public service, artistic expression and inner exploration into a life of enduring inspiration.

Dr. Shib Narayan Sen is a noted Dharmashastra scholar, author and speaker, widely respected for his work in studying and propagating Hindu philosophical and scriptural traditions. He serves as General Secretary of the Shaastra Dharma Prachar Sabha, Kolkata, and is Editor of its long-running journal Truth. A prolific writer and lecturer, he has authored several works on Dharmashastra and Hindu thought, and has delivered talks across India and internationally on the relevance of Sanatana Dharma in contemporary society.

Ashok Kumar Bhattacharya is a banking and finance professional with over 35 years of leadership experience across Indian and international financial institutions. He holds an MMS from JBIMS, Mumbai, and a BBS from BHU. During his career, he held senior positions with American Express Bank, Bank of Oman Bahrain and Kuwait, Burgan Bank, Oman International Bank, and HDFC Bank, where he headed Retail Trade Services & Forex. He also served as General Manager (Finance & Accounts) at The Times of India Group and Chief Financial Officer of Pritish Nandy Communications Ltd. He is currently an independent consultant.

Prof. Anamitra Chatterjee is an executive coach, leadership development consultant and management educator with over 28 years of experience across India and the UK. An IIM Calcutta alumnus and a British Chevening Scholar at the London School of Economics, he also holds a Master's in Executive Coaching from Hult Ashridge, UK. An EMCC - accredited executive coach, he has coached more than 250 senior leaders and held leadership roles at PwC and Deutsche Bank, while serving as faculty for executive education at leading institutions, including IIMs.

The Management Centre for Human Development (MCHD) was established with the belief that progress depends not only on better management systems but also on better human beings. At a time when material advancement often outpaces ethical and spiritual growth, MCHD seeks to promote leadership founded on human values and Indian ethos.

The Centre carries forward the vision of Professor Shitangshu Kumar Chakraborty, whose work demonstrated that excellence in organisations and society is rooted in character, self-discipline, compassion, and self-awareness.

A guiding principle of MCHD is the Indian concept of Rajarshi Leadership, which combines the responsibility and action of a Raja with the wisdom and self-mastery of a Rishi. This model views leadership as service, ethical conduct, balanced decision-making, and responsibility towards society.

MCHD translates these principles into practice through research, education, training programmes, publications, and intellectual dialogue. Its areas of work include Human Values, Stress Management, Indian Leadership Models, Sustainable Development, Body-Mind & soul Synchronisation, and Ethical Governance.

The Centre serves as a platform for scholars, professionals, institutions, and students committed to value-based leadership and human development. It aims to nurture individuals who can contribute meaningfully to organisations and society while fostering a culture where knowledge, character, and service go hand in hand.

Some of the Related Publications

Global Perspectives of Indian Spirituality and Management: The Legacy of Prof. S. K. Chakraborty
Edited by Prof. Sanjoy Mukherjee (IIM Shillong) and Prof. László Zsolnai (Corvinus University of Budapest);

Springer Nature, 2022.

Perennial Values: Stress-Free Ethical Leadership During Crisis
By Prof. Bidyut Kumar Sarkar; Eliva Press, 2020.

The Art of Indian Leadership: Essays on Rajarshi Vision
By Prof. Bidyut Kumar Sarkar; Auro Publications, 2022.

Trust Monographs by Prof. Bidyut Kumar Sarkar

Beyond the Autumn Clouds: A Tribute to Prof. S. K. Chakraborty (2019)

Education for Values in Post-Independence India: A Critical Review (2022)

Leadership and Sustainable Peace: SDG, ESG and Beyond (2023)

Prof. S. K. Chakraborty: His Contributions & Legacy (2026)

Trust Monograph by Shri Satyajit Panda

Core Values and Leadership: Thoughts and Aphorisms (2021)

Emeritus Professor Dr. Samir Ranjan Chatterjee is an internationally renowned management scholar and Emeritus Professor at Curtin University, Australia, with over four decades of experience in teaching, research and executive education. A former United Nations adviser in Mongolia, he has led major international capacity-building programmes and held visiting appointments at leading institutions worldwide, including the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta. He has authored 11 books, over 35 book chapters and nearly 200 scholarly publications. His research focuses on international business, strategic management and Asian management, and he continues to contribute to academia through research, executive education and global advisory roles.

Prof. (Dr.) Subhash Chandra Saha is an eminent academician and former Vice-Chancellor of three universities, including Assam (Central) University, Silchar. He also served as Director of the Management School at BESUS (now IIEST), Shibpur. Holding postgraduate degrees in English Literature, Management, English Language Teaching and Law, he has made significant contributions to academia and literature. A prolific writer, he has authored eight volumes of English poetry, books on literary criticism, and works on Swami Vivekananda and the Buddha, besides numerous scholarly articles on management and spirituality.

Dr. Sanjay Banerji is a management educator and Professor Emeritus at Amrita School of Business. An engineering graduate with an FPM from IIM Calcutta, he began his career at Durgapur Steel Plant and Salem Steel Plant before moving into academia. He later taught at MDI Gurgaon, where he led the NPM in collaboration with the Kellogg School of Management. Inspired by Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, he played a pioneering role in establishing the Amrita Institute of Management, which later became Amrita School of Business. Under his leadership, the school earned the prestigious AACSB accreditation in 2020, among the first business schools in India to achieve this global distinction.

Professor Dr. Sanjoy Mukherjee is Professor of Strategy and the Liberal Studies Academic Group at the Indian Institute of Management Shillong. A Mechanical Engineering graduate from Jadavpur University, he earned his postgraduate degree in Management from IIM Calcutta and a Ph.D. from Jadavpur University. After nearly seven years in industry, he joined the Management Centre for Human Values at IIM Calcutta, where he served for many years. His areas of interest include wisdom leadership, management by human values, business ethics, Indian ethos, East-West synthesis, liberal arts and alternative learning. He has lectured at leading global institutions and forums, including the Aspen Institute, Harvard Business School, Oxford Roundtable, Copenhagen Business School, Globethics Geneva and UNESCO Paris. Former Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Human Values, he has authored numerous scholarly publications and books published by Springer Nature, Oxford University Press, Peter Lang and Globethics.

Shri Satyajit Panda is a former General Manager (HR) of NTPC who devoted over three decades to human resource leadership after joining the organisation as an Executive Trainee (Personnel). An M.Phil. scholar in Sinology at the University of Delhi, his professional outlook underwent a profound transformation after coming under the influence of Prof. S. K. Chakraborty in 2000, embracing management through Indian ethos. A prolific writer, trilingual poet and thinker inspired by Swami Vivekananda and Sri Aurobindo, he has authored several acclaimed papers. His devotional composition He Jagannāth Swāmi was set to music and rendered by the legendary Jagjit Singh.

Prof. (Dr.) Sumita Mitra Ghosh is a distinguished author, spiritual speaker, singer and meditation teacher dedicated to disseminating the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda. A regular speaker at the Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Golpark, and Sarada Ashrama, Kolkata, she is known for presenting Vedantic wisdom in an engaging and accessible manner. Formerly Head of the Department of History at Vidyasagar College for Women, Kolkata, she has authored several books on spirituality and Vedanta and is a recipient of the Umaprasad Smriti Puraskar for her literary contributions.

Dr. Sanjoy Mitra is the Founder and Managing Director of Strategic Marketing Solutions & Research Centre (SMSRC) Pvt. Ltd., a leading healthcare consulting and strategic prescription research firm serving India and Bangladesh. A Ph.D. with nearly four decades of professional experience, he is recognised as a pioneer in applying prescription research to strategic pharmaceutical marketing. Since founding SMSRC in 1995, he has led numerous Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy workshops and prescription research initiatives for many of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, including Abbott, Pfizer, GSK, MSD, Sun Pharma, Dr. Reddy's, Lupin, Cipla and Zydus.

Dr. Dhurjati Sesha Chalapathi Rao is a people professional with 37 years of HR experience at NTPC Ltd. He holds a doctorate from RGIPT, Jais, on the emotional labour of HR executives in public sector enterprises and has served as a Board Member of IIIT Naya Raipur. A leadership mentor and management consultant, he is passionate about sharing his experience on values, leadership and people development. He has also authored books and regularly delivers lectures and training programmes on HR, ethics and organisational excellence.

Ram Mohan Chepuri is a seasoned human resources leader, executive coach and leadership development expert with over three decades of experience across manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, IT services and infrastructure. Currently serving as Chief of Human Resource Management at BSCPL Infrastructure Ltd., he has held senior HR leadership positions with organisations including Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Larsen & Toubro, Capgemini and Atos Syntel. A Mechanical Engineering graduate with postgraduate qualifications in Marketing Management and an Executive MBA from IIM Bangalore, he is an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and a certified leadership, NLP and enterprise agility coach. Through his executive coaching and leadership development initiatives, he has mentored business leaders, entrepreneurs and senior executives, helping organisations drive transformation, strengthen leadership capabilities and build high-performance, people-centric workplaces.

Amit Chakraborty is a Mechanical Engineering graduate from Jadavpur University and a technology and digital transformation leader with nearly three decades of experience in the global IT services industry. Having worked across the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Denmark and Finland, he has led large-scale technology and innovation programmes in aviation, logistics, manufacturing, supply chain, energy and higher education. He played a key role in implementing the SAP S/4HANA system at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and conducted extensive training for faculty and administrative staff. His expertise spans digital transformation, enterprise technology and organisational change.

CA R. C. Guria is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), insurance professional and management educator with extensive experience in India's largest public sector general insurance company. He served as Assistant Professor at the National Insurance Academy, Pune, and as a faculty member for the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the College of Insurance. An accomplished author, he has written more than eight professional books and over 60 articles on insurance, finance, accounting, risk management and related subjects. Following his retirement, he has devoted himself to social work and the study of Indian philosophy, authoring 12 books on philosophy and Indian ethos.

Prof. Bidyut Kumar Sarkar is a management educator, author and institution builder with over 27 years of teaching, research and academic leadership experience. He has served at institutions including IIMs, Newport University (USA), MCRPV, Bhopal, and NSHM Knowledge Campus. Founder-Managing Trustee of the Prof. S. K. Chakraborty Memorial Trust, he worked closely with the late Prof. S. K. Chakraborty for 16 years, helping advance Indian Ethos in Management and globalising Indian management thought. He has authored over 100 research publications and conducted numerous executive development programmes. His qualifications include an MBA, MCA, MS (Psychotherapy & Counselling), PG Diploma in Indology and a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics.

Dr. Mandira Chakraborty is an art historian with an MA, MPhil and PhD from the University of Bombay. Her academic work explores the intersection of art, culture and spirituality, with a particular focus on the Bengal School of Art. She is currently engaged in research on spiritual perspectives in art, examining their philosophical and aesthetic dimensions.

Parijat Mukhopadhya, Honorary Director, Administration, is a seasoned business leader with over three decades of experience in international business development, strategic marketing and leadership in the specialty coatings and industrial manufacturing sectors. An alumnus of the International Management Institute (IMI), New Delhi, he built an accomplished career with Whitford India Ltd., where he has been instrumental in expanding the company's presence across India as well as the West and South African markets. His expertise spans global market development, channel management, customer relationship management, strategic partnerships and cross-cultural business operations, with a proven ability to drive sustainable growth in competitive international markets. Recognised for combining commercial acumen with people-centric leadership, Mukhopadhya successfully led diverse teams and nurtured long-term business relationships across geographies. Beyond his corporate responsibilities, he is deeply interested in leadership, management thought, public policy and emerging business trends, reflecting his commitment to lifelong learning and professional excellence.

Mala Dasgupta, Honorary Centre-in-Charge and Secretary to the Trust and the BOG, is a media consultant and a dedicated student of Vedic studies. She began her professional journey as a homemaker and, through perseverance and a passion for learning, successfully transitioned into the field of media and communications. Deeply interested in spirituality, leadership, and lifelong learning, she continually explores new opportunities that broaden her knowledge and perspective. She believes that every experience is an opportunity for growth and strives to combine traditional wisdom with contemporary thinking in both her personal and professional life.