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)