“To provide means where all dimensions of deprivations and destitutions have been overcome for a dignified life.”
“To promote the efficiency and effectiveness of socio-economic development projects in India through an innovative network of policy advocacy, knowledge sharing, capacity-building, research and exchange of expertise.”
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“A thorough professional with a lot of passion for development areas, especially livelihoods, micro finance and rural development.”
“I recommend Rakesh Malhotra for his work on livelihoods and governance.”
“I have known Dr. Rakesh Malhotra for the last 30 years. He has a professional outlook and is an excellent team player. He is a research oriented person and has a sound understanding of Rural and Agri Sectors. I appreciate his intellect, efficiency and analytical skills.”
“I had the opportunity to work as an intern under Rakesh sir. Rakesh sir is a dedicated individual and a person of great integrity, who has had a long experience in community mobilisation and capacity building. Sir is a visionary who takes everyone along throughout the process. I always felt lucky to have been associated and learnt from a personality with such a great experience who is yet so humble, kind and down to earth. It will be a great moment for anyone who could get a chance to work along with sir.”
"He is always open to explore and experiment new things. Though I was an intern but I always had the ownership towards my project and a sense of belongingness for the organisation. Basically, this is what is required in the long run and I am privileged to be a student of Dr. Malhotra.”
"He is an amazing teacher, an incredible motivator, and a fantastic guide. I have developed great skills and had a valuable hands on experience in drafting development projects for the government. To put it in a few words, work experience under him has been one of the most memorable days I could count on.”
Rakesh Sir makes it a point that each one of his interns leaves with the knowledge and work experience they had signed up for. He is systematic in his work and aims at inculcating the same attitude in his interns/disciples. His guidance is pragmatic, patient and thorough.
“I had the privilege of serving as an intern under Rakesh sir. I feel lucky to have had the chance to have him as my first boss and mentor. Sir is extremely passionate about developmental causes and has many years of experience and knowledge to share for those working with him."
"Rakesh Sir guided me throughout my course of internship with his brainstorming sessions on policy making and taught me how government organisations work on ground level. The amount of efforts he puts into enhancing the skills of his interns is commendable."
“I wish to thank you for providing me with this opportunity of being a part of the wonderful UNDP family. I wish to thank you for helping and guiding me at every step of my academic and professional learnings. The journey has become a memorable one for me. You not only supported, but also put in concerted efforts in making us learn the various life skills."
"I found Dr. Malhotra to be a thorough professional ever willing to shoulder responsibility and deliver output of high quality within given timelines."
"I extend our deep appreciation for all the hard work put in by your team under your very able leadership."
