Tarun Das has spent his professional career in the development and promotion of Indian Industry. Starting in November 1963 with the predecessor body of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) he was the Director General and Chief Executive of CII from April 1967 to May 2004 and Chief Mentor from June 2004 to October 2009. His leadership of the organization over three decades has led to strengthening business and strategic ties between India and the world.
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CHAIRMAN, SASAKAWA INDIA LEPROSY FOUNDATION (SILF)
The Sasakawa India Leprosy Foundation's goal is to increase social acceptance of persons cured of leprosy and their families through the dissemination of scientific information, and to create conditions that will enable them to have equal access to economic opportunities.
SILF also works to raise awareness among different segments of society, to counter social and economic discrimination against people affected by leprosy. Read More...
LIFE TIME TRUSTEE, BOARD OF GOVERNORS
INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC GROWTH (IEG)
The Institute of Economic Growth (IEG) is an autonomous, multidisciplinary Centre for advanced research and training. Widely recognized as a Centre of excellence, it is one of India 's leading academic institutions in the fields of economic and social development. Established in 1958, its faculty of about 30 social scientists (economists, demographers and sociologists) and a large body of supporting research
staff focus on emerging and often cutting-edge areas of social and policy concern. Many past and current faculty members are internationally renowned and award-winning scholars. Read More...
FOUNDING TRUSTEE, ANANTA ASPEN CENTRE (AAC)
Ananta Aspen Centre is an independent and not-for-profit organization that focuses on leadership development and open dialogue on important issues facing Indian society, to help foster its transformation. The Centre engages civil society, business, governments and other stakeholders on issues of importance to India's development and national security. Read More...
FOUNDING TRUSTEE, ANANTA CENTRE (AC)
Ananta Centre is an independent organization registered under the Indian Trust Act. It focuses on leadership development and encourages frank and open dialogue on the most important issues facing Indian society, to help foster its transformation. The Centre also engages civil society, business, governments and other key stakeholders on issues of importance to India's development, foreign policy, strategic affairs and national security. Read More...
LIFETIME TRUSTEE, THE ASPEN INSTITUTE, USA
The Aspen Institute is an educational and policy studies organization based in Washington, DC. Its mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values and to provide a nonpartisan venue for dealing with critical issues. The Institute has campuses in Aspen, Colorado, and on the Wye River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. It also maintains offices in New York City and has an international network of partners.
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MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
COUNCIL ON ENERGY ENVIRONMENT AND WATER (CEEW)
The Council on Energy, Environment and Water, commonly known as CEEW, is a Delhi-based not-for-profit policy research institution. Some of CEEW’s research areas include resource efficiency and security; water resources; renewable energy; sustainability finance; energy-trade-climate linkages; integrated energy, environment and water plans; and climate geoengineering governance. Read more...
MEMBER, ADVISORY BOARD
CII-TRIVENI WATER INSTITUTE (CII-TWI)
CII-Triveni Water Institute (CII-TWI) is a unique institution where government, industry and civil society have partnered to address water-related issues in a holistic manner. Headquartered in Gurgaon (NCR), CII-TWI operates from satellite offices located across the country that include Jaipur and Bangalore. Read more…
MEMBER, ADVISORY BOARD, WORLD WILDLIFE FUND (WWF)
WWF-India is a science-based organization which addresses issues such as the conservation of species and its habitats, climate change, water and environmental education, among many others. Over the years, its perspective has broadened to reflect a more holistic understanding of the various conservation issues facing the country and seeks to proactively encourage environmental conservation by working with different stakeholders- Governments, NGOs, schools and colleges, corporates, students and other individuals. Read more…
CHAIRMAN, ADVISORY BOARD, JCB INDIA LIMITED
JCB India Limited is a leading manufacturer of earthmoving and construction equipment in India. The company started as a joint venture in 1979 and is now a fully owned subsidiary of J.C Bamford Excavators, United Kingdom. With five state-of-the-art factories in India, it today manufactures a wide range of world-class equipment, not only for India but also for Global markets. Read more…
MEMBER, INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD, CHUBB (USA)
Chubb is the world’s largest publicly traded P&C insurance company and the largest commercial insurer in the U.S. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. Read more…