1. Asia Regional Representative, Commonwealth Youth Sports for
Development and Peace (CYSDP), Commonwealth Secretariat
Dinesh Gajendran had graduated with Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Masters in
Advertising & Public Relations (MA), Bachelors in Science (Bsc), Diploma in Sports
Management (DSM), Graduate in Embracing Commonwealth Values (ECV) and Masters in
Political Science.
Passionate Sports for Development professional diversified role as youth activist, social
entrepreneur, social worker, marketer, policy maker, educationalist, film maker, sportsman
etc. He has wide experience with the development of sports in“The Duke of Edinburgh’s
International Award Association. A Karmaveer Chakra Awardee received Community Hero
award from Abhinav Bindra Foundation. His policy making and youth development efforts
leads to participation in United Nations High Level Meeting on Youth, New York, USA,
Beyond Sports Summit and Awards, Chicago, USA, Youth Representative for Youth
Leadership Consultation of United Nations Economic Social and Social Commission for Asia
and the Pacific (UNESCAP), to form Network of Emerging Leaders in Asia and the
Pacific(NELAP), Bangkok, serving as Youth Goodwill Ambassador for Srilanka United Nations
Friendship Organization (SUNFO), the list is unbounded. A keen policymaker works closely
in many national initiatives with Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of youth development,
Nehru Yuva Kendra, Ministry of youth affairs and sports, Govt of India. Dinesh’s interest on
global and sustainable development issues printed his presence in South Asian Youth
Conference, Global Citizens Youth Assembly, South Asian Peace youth Camp, SAARC youth
Camp, Youth for Human Rights initiatives etc.
He founded social organization named “Audacious Dreams Foundation” works for rural,
youth and social development through sports, arts, education, women empowerment,
adolescent health, environment etc. He also founded “Institute of Youth Affairs and Social
Development” a research institute for youth development. He has launched project
“Challenge India”- Empowering Young People through sports and Experiential learning
Dinesh.mba.mku@gmail.com +91 9841525707, +91 9840551749
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zJDSR9rUps (S4D) documentary
Name : DINESH GAJENDRAN, BSc, DSM, ECV, MA, MBA
Grass root to Global Policy making
Sports for Social Development
www.facebook.com/audaciousdreams
www.facebook.com/dinesh.mba.mku/photos

2. Country : India
Nationality : Indian
Date of birth : 07/06/1987
Sex : Male
Postal Address : No 45/32, Karupuleeswarar Nagar,
Goodanagaram Road, Gudiyattam, Pin code: 632602,
Vellore District, Tamilnadu, India
Tel No : +91 9841525707, +91 9840551749,
Passport No : H9111122
Mail Id : dinesh.mba.mku@gmail.com
FB : http://www.facebook.com/dinesh.mba.mku
Rewards and Recognition:
 Recognized as Social innovator by The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International
Association for The Peter Cruddas Social Innovation Initiative(PCSII) UK 2010 for
sports for rural development project
 Delegate & Specially Selected Best entered project 2010 for Unicef sport for
education award in Beyond sport Summit, Chicago, USA June 2010
 Delegate for United Nations “High Level Meeting on Youth 2011” New York ,
USA July 2011
 Awarded “Community Hero” in The Great British Sports Festival at British
Deputy High Commission by Abhinav Bindra(Olympic Gold Medalist) Foundation
 Serving as Asia Regional Working Group for Commonwealth Students
Association (CSA)(2013-2015)Commonwealth Secretariat, UK
 Youth representative for the United Nations Economics and Social Commission
for Asia Pacific(UNESCAP),Bangkok and contributed to develop the concept paper
to form Network of Emerging Leaders in Asia and the Pacific(NELAP) 2011
 Represented India in the Asia Youth Leaders Summit 2013 organised by
Commonwealth Youth Programme, Asia Centre

3.  Represented India in SAARC Youth CAMP 2013, Chennai (South Asian Association
for Regional Cooperation) organized by SAARC Secretariat, Ministry of Sports and
Youth Affairs, Government of India
 Represented Rotary International in Group Study Exchange for Young Professionals
to RI Dist 1880, Germany, 2013
 Recognised as Youth Goodwill Ambassador for the Republic of India to Srilanka by
Srilanka-United Nations Friendship Organisation(SUNFO),Srilanka 2011
 Graduated “Embracing Commonwealth Values” organized by Commonwealth of
Learning & Commonwealth youth programme 2012
 Graduated “ Discovering Young Leaders Potential” Programme organized by
Commonwealth Secretariat
 Special Coordinator for Asia Pacific Region for Global Youth Service
Day(GYSD) Campaign 2012 hosted by Youth Service America, USA/ SUNFO
 Contributed to UNESCO Youth Skills Task Force “Youth Summary” for Education for
All Global Monitoring Report
 Panel Speaker(Community Development & livelihood) in Global Citizens Youth
Assembly 2012, Role of Youth in MDG, 2011Bangalore, India
 Received the Medal of recognition from the Ministry of Youth and Sports,
Mauritius
 Served as Asia Pacific Regional coordinator for Peter Cruddas Social innovation
Initiative 2011-2012 liaison with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International
Association, Asia pacific office, Australia
 Delegate at South Asian Youth Conference 2011,Bangalore India
 Recognised by Youth for Human Rights International(YHRI), India
 Emerged a winner in Top 58 World Guinness Record Tournament attempt sports
tournament
 Organized the INDO-MAURITIUS Youth Exchange Programme and India-Srilanka
Peace and Cultural Youth Exchange 2011, India –Uk Freindship Meet, India China
Friendship Meet
 Winner Social Impact Awards 2012 organised by Global Citizens for Sustainable
Development
 Participated in Road to Rio+20 discussion in UN head quarters New York during UN
High Level Meeting on Youth 2011
 Participated in “Giving it Back, Passing it On: Corporate Engagement and Youth
Philanthropy” as Pathways to Development in United Nations Head Quarters, USA

4.  Producer and Director for documentary films and recognized by World Youth Alliance
Manhattan International Film Festival(MIFF), United Nations Alliance of
Civilizations(UNAOC) and International Organization for Migration(IOM)
Plural+film festival
Professional Experience:
Worked as Regional intern/Award Ambassador, Asia Pacific Region for The
Duke of Edinburgh’a Award International Association and also serving with
the India National Award Authority since 2007
• Work for Peter Cruddas initiative which aims to recognize participants who
have used their Award Programme to make a difference to the lives of others.
• Being with Asia Pacific region intern in April 2011-mar 2012 prior serving in
India as Gold Award holder, Award leader, instructor, Assessor etc from 2007
• Recognized as a social innovator in year one of the Peter Cruddas Social
Innovation Initiative (PCSII). And also represented the International Award
Association (IAA) at the 2010 Beyond Sport Summit 2010 held in Chicago
• Participated in various national workshop and Train 4 Trainer Asia Pacific
award leader workshop in Srilanka and served for Ministry of youth affairs and
skill development
• Selected as Train 4 Trainer in India National Training panel and recognized
with Red Badge for Trainers
• Directed a Short film on “ Award through my eyes”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKL4uxyejw4
As a young Policy maker:
 Elected to 5th
ward, Thalayattam Village Panchayat ,Gudiyattam Panchayat Union,
Vellore District, Tamilnadu, Ministry of Panchayat Raj, Govt of India(2011-2016)
 Formed Village Education Council, Village agricultural council, School Management
committee, Women Self Help Groups,

5.  Sports for development projects to achieve universal primary education
 Village health and sanitary clubs,
 Youth development banks(microfinance projects)
Entrepreneurial success :
Founder & Executive Director Institute of Youth Affairs and Social Development
Audacious Dreams Foundation
Aim: Audacious Dreams Foundation aims to develop the rural and sustainable India by
using various measures starring from sports, environment, education, women
empowerment, social entrepreneurship, vocational training etc.
 Sports for Development Projects for adolescent youth trough Life skills,Civic
citizenship, health, social learning, peer education (http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=_zJDSR9rUps)
 Aims to educate marginalized young women through training in Vocational nursing
institution to create employment opportunities
 Youth Resource centre for Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development,
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt of India
 Global understanding and sustainable development -Organising Study Abroad- Social
Service Learning Programmes
 Educating Young marginalized people in youth affairs, political inclusion,
paramedical, Business, sports, computer etc
 Partner- Youth Engaging Society Centre, The International Award for Young People,
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
 Conducted a state level Sports Championship Audacious Trophy 2010, 2011 & 2012
for rural students respectively to celebrate the International youth Day
Special Achievements:
• Authorized (Umpire) for Federation of India-Tamilnadu State Kho Kho Association
• Serving as Selection Committee, Manager and coach for Tamilnadu State Kho-Kho
Association for State and National Games.
• Uniformed in National Cadet Corps(NCC) - ‘A (Army Wing) B&C (Air Wing) Ministry of
Defence, India certificate holder, ranked Flight cadet and Senior Warrant Officer

6. • Attached with Indian Air force(IAF) in Attachment training at IAF station”
Tambaram, Chennai and in “All India Ocean to sky trekking expedition” held at Goa
• Active participant in University Rotaract club, Youth Red Cross (YRC), National
Service Scheme. Sports Council, Advisory Board, Cultural team
• Participated in 6 state level Games, All India Inter University and sub junior, junior &
Senior National Championships as player, coach & Manager
• Trained professional in Adventure activities(Micro light 2 pilot engine flying,
Parasailing, Rappelling, jummering, River Crossing, Rifle Shooting etc
Education Excellence:
• Masters in Business administration(MBA) from Department of Management Studies,
Madurai Kamaraj University 2007-2009(Regular)
• Master of Arts(M.A)in Advertising and Public Relations from DDE @ University of
Madurai
• Bachelors in Science (BSc) from University of Madras(Regular)2004-2007
• Graduated with “Embracing Commonwealth Values” from Commonwealth of Learning
& Commonwealth youth Programme, Asia Pacific Centre
• Graduated with “ Discovering Young Leaders Potential” Programme organized by
Commonwealth Secretariat
• Diploma in Sports Management(DSM) from Bharat Sevak Samaj, National
Development Agency Govt of India
• Diploma in NGO Management (DNGOM) from National Development Agency, Govt of
India
• Training of Trainers(ToT) on Civics Citizenship, Parenting, Peer education using life
skills by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Ministry of Youth
Affairs and Sports, Government of India 2012
• Training 4 Trainers(T4T) and National Training Panel by The Duke of Edinburgh’s
Award International Award for Young People, India
• Pursuing 2nd
year Master of Arts(M.A) in Political Science @ Distance education from
University of Madras

7. • Attached with Indian Air force(IAF) in Attachment training at IAF station”
Tambaram, Chennai and in “All India Ocean to sky trekking expedition” held at Goa
• Active participant in University Rotaract club, Youth Red Cross (YRC), National
Service Scheme. Sports Council, Advisory Board, Cultural team
• Participated in 6 state level Games, All India Inter University and sub junior, junior &
Senior National Championships as player, coach & Manager
• Trained professional in Adventure activities(Micro light 2 pilot engine flying,
Parasailing, Rappelling, jummering, River Crossing, Rifle Shooting etc
Education Excellence:
• Masters in Business administration(MBA) from Department of Management Studies,
Madurai Kamaraj University 2007-2009(Regular)
• Master of Arts(M.A)in Advertising and Public Relations from DDE @ University of
Madurai
• Bachelors in Science (BSc) from University of Madras(Regular)2004-2007
• Graduated with “Embracing Commonwealth Values” from Commonwealth of Learning
& Commonwealth youth Programme, Asia Pacific Centre
• Graduated with “ Discovering Young Leaders Potential” Programme organized by
Commonwealth Secretariat
• Diploma in Sports Management(DSM) from Bharat Sevak Samaj, National
Development Agency Govt of India
• Diploma in NGO Management (DNGOM) from National Development Agency, Govt of
India
• Training of Trainers(ToT) on Civics Citizenship, Parenting, Peer education using life
skills by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Ministry of Youth
Affairs and Sports, Government of India 2012
• Training 4 Trainers(T4T) and National Training Panel by The Duke of Edinburgh’s
Award International Award for Young People, India
• Pursuing 2nd
year Master of Arts(M.A) in Political Science @ Distance education from
University of Madras