Data-Driven Social Transformation: The Vision And Initiatives Of CDSSI

In an exclusive CXOToday interview, Ravi Sreedharan, Founder and President of the Indian School of Development Management, outlined the vision and initiatives of the Centre for Data Science and Social Impact (CDSSI). The piece explores how CDSSI aims to spark data-driven social transformation by empowering SPOs to leverage data and data science for more effective decision-making, program delivery, and sustained impact. From building diagnostic tools and training modules to demonstrating real use cases and advocating for interdisciplinary collaboration, the interview sheds light on the centre’s strategy to boost data maturity and innovation in India’s social sector.