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Transcending

to Create a World

. Rajasekhararaju’s story is in itself a book
of wisdom. Coming from humble
Pbackground, he never waited for things to
improve and opportunities to be presented before
him. He carved his own trajectory and made it big.

Rajashekhararaju’s life has been a struggle. He
belongs to a family that earned its living by farming
paddy. But this did not yield enough to help them RAJASHEKHARARAJU
meet two square meals. Barely sustaining, PGDMN 2008
Rajashekhararaju only became stronger with every
hardship that came his way. Right from childhood,
for want of means, he learnt to make the maximum was so different from the place I came from was
of resources, a trait which he says helped him later difficult but I credit the support that I received from Cement (B) Ltd for Belagavi (Karnataka) and way they take each day as it comes and step
at every step and he, therefore, could generate everyone at EDII which made me feel at home in a Kadapa (Andhra Pradesh) regions. Presently, he ahead with the resolve to make the most of a given
more than his peers from the available resources. few days. Language barrier also distressed me. is working as Manager- Administration (CSR, CA day. He considers hardships to have enriched his
But gradually everything started falling in place. I and Sustainability) with Zuari Cement Ltd. life by giving him experiences and the ability to
Born in Prakasam District in Andhra Pradesh,
got the best exposure here. I saw field realities, think innovatively to deal with them. A true social
Rajashekhararaju, did his schooling from an Rajashekhararaju is a committed social worker
worked there and got a chance to test my worker, he swears by integrity, trust and respect.
ordinary government school and completed his and gives his all, when on the field. He has won
classroom learnings at the grassroots.” He signs off urging everybody to contribute in
B.Sc. and M.A in Social work from Acharya several prestigious awards that not just adorn him, some way or the other to social well-being, “You
Nagarjuna University in Guntur. He heard about Rajashekhararaju feels his life experienced a sea but also make his alma mater proud. Water Hero don’t have to be a social worker to do your bit. Just
EDII’s PG Programme in Management of NGOs change at EDII. He worked hard at EDII, fared well Award in 2020, National Manufacturing Today try to spot a problem in the field of education,
from a friend and was convinced about pursuing it and secured a good job for himself in the social Award in 2014, National Green tech Golden Award healthcare or any area which you believe in lacking
but the decision was not easy for him as managing sector. in 2014, CII Sustainability Award in 2016, ET Global in some way, and make your own small
financial resources made everything appear bleak. CSR Leadership Award in 2018, National MT CSR
He worked with EFFORT organization where he contribution. One day the results will be
His father took a loan to sponsor his education and Excellence Award in 2018, Smart AP Foundation
was team leader for NABARD project in Nellore for astonishing.”
also borrowed money from a friend to help him pay Best CSR Award in 2018, Rotary Karnataka CSR
4 years. From here he moved up the ladder with a
the fees. Rajashekhararaju took admission in Post Award in 2020 are just some of the honours that he EDII takes pride in Rajashekhararaju’s work and
resolve to help society. He successfully worked
Graduate Diploma in Management of NGO wears with pride. sends him best wishes in his journey of making the
with Ambuja Cement Foundation as Project Officer
(PGDMN) in 2008 at EDII. He says, “It wasn’t easy world a better place!!!
and then went on to become the Director of Bengal Rajashekhararaju considers his family as his
as I had never moved out of my hometown and so
Gram Producers Company Ltd. From 2012-2020, greatest strength and draws motivation from the
adjusting at an entirely new place where the culture
he has worked as the Head of CSR in Dalmia

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