Dr. Joel SGR Bhose is currently the Principal of Christ College in Mysore, India. He has over 40 years of experience working in NGOs and academia. He holds a PhD in economic independence and social inclusion of persons with disabilities. Dr. Bhose has authored books and published videos on NGO management. Throughout his career, he has enabled over 120,000 families to achieve livelihoods and addressed poverty issues. He currently teaches NGO management and has trained over 600 NGOs and 1000 disadvantaged youth.

1. Profile Summary of Prof. Dr. Joel SGR Bhose
 Belief : He believes, “Heaven on Earth is Possible by you and me.”
 Present Positions: Principal Christ College at Mysore Karnataka. India
 Previous Position: Worked as Professor and HOD, School of Social Work, De Paul Institute of
Science and Technology, MG University approved by AICTE.
 A Development-practioner turned Professor.
 Doctorate: He has Completed PhD at Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University,
Coimbatore on Economic Independence and Social Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities with
special reference to SHGs.
 Authored a Book – NGOs and Rural Development – Theory and Practice - published by
Concept publishing company - New Delhi.
 Video speeches :Recently published Video speeches in you tube on NGO Management – Theory
and Practice and Prof. Joel’s theory of Voluntarism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7XIoEeVqy4 &
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0kHbJSNmvI
 Experience: Dr. Joel SGR Bhose has gained 40 years of experience in NGO Sector as well as in
Academic arena.
 He served in different capacities like Executive Director of Sornammal Educational Trust -MaFoi
foundation as well as Board of Director and Chief Operating Officer of VARAM Capital
Private Limited –NBFC MFI both promoted by Mafoi group of Companies with the active
involvement of Dr. Joel
 Head and Team Leader of World Bank funded Capacity Building Agency - TNEPRP at
Gandhigram Rural University,
 Principal & NGO Advisor at Centre for Entrepreneurship Development of Tamil Nadu;
promoted by Madurai Kamaraj University.
 Senior Faculty to MS NGO Management (PG) at MK University.
 HOD, Training and Development, MMHRC, Madurai a Multi-specialty Hospital as well as
Consultant for its outreach development projects.
 Served as State Head, CASA at Andhra Pradesh - a national NGO,
 Qualifications: He finished degree in Economics, Post-graduation in Social Work, PG Diploma
in Industrial Relations and Personal Management (BharathiyaVidya Bhavan- Chennai), M.Phil.,
in Futurology – Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli. Development Management – An
International Residential Course (PRIA – Participatory Research in Asia, New Delhi) and
Communication and Fund Raising Management Course at MCAS Bangalore.
 Academic Awards: He is excellent in both academic and co-curricular/extracurricular activities
and secured several First prizes and awards in Elocution, Essay Writing etc. He stood college First
in PUC, secured First Rank with Distinction, in M.Phil and obtained First Rank in national level
in the one year course on Communication and Fund Raising Management, at MCAS Bangalore.
 He is an Orator, Singer and Musician and he secured the College Cultural Prince Award during
his PG Study for his multi-talented versatilities. He also secured the position of College Champion
in javelin throw and winner in Kabaddi during his studies. He has composed a few prayer songs
 Professional Awards: He received four wards from Govt. of Andhra Pradesh for his
professional excellence and outstanding performance in Social Service, one award from Y’s Men
Club Machilipatnam in appreciation of promoting a community model health center, one Best
NGO award in the National level from ICICI for arranging credit worth of Rs.45 crores and
creating livelihood opportunities for 30000 women under this single program.

2.  Research : Conducted more than 100 socio economic studies/ surveys/PRAs/case studies,
impact studies with special reference to Women Development, Children, Rural Development
livelihood etc. etc.
 Carried out a labour market survey to identify the employable and marketable skills and
impart the same to adolescent children. (ILO Project). The study was carried out in 5 districts
of Tamil Nadu. In appreciation of his work, he was deputed by ILO - New Delhi as a Consultant
to Madhya Pradesh (MP) to guide and monitor the INDUS ILO Project in five of the Districts of
MP. Accordingly, he extended his consultancy services to the 5 district collectors and INDUS ILO
team to successfully complete the research study within the stipulated time which benefitted 10000
adolescent children.
 Reformative Efforts: He introduced the culture of inviting widows who were deemed
inauspicious to light the lamp (Kuthu Vilakku) in important events, functions and ceremonies.
 Training : 1000 disadvantaged youth were trained and placed in reputed firms in collaboration
with Reddy’s Foundation, icici Academy and CED Tamil Nadu.
 Conducting classes for senior level Bank executives on micro credit – NGO - Bank Collaboration.
Teaching NGO management at Universities for MBA and NGO management students as well as
for senior NGO executives
 Imparted training to more than 600 NGOs on participatory development.
 One of the trained consultants of APAC Chennai. Invited by the Govt. of Nagaland through their
SACS to train NGOs. Visited Kohima and trained 40 NGOs.
 One of the trained consultants of Entrepreneurship promotion under Tamil Nadu Women
Development Corporation
 Visited Bangladesh for experience sharing on Micro Credit and Disaster Management
 Development Contributions: He has also several outstanding indicators to his credit. He has
brought in nearly one lakh women under the forum of Self-help Groups and arranged credit
facilities to a tune of Rs. 150 crores during his career. He has promoted two Mahila Banks, an
indigenous Micro level credit and lending activities by networking the Self Help groups. During
his career. He addressed poverty issues and ensured Livelihood to 1, 20,000 families with
various Income Generating projects. He has formulated and executed specialized projects for
widows, deserted, youth in the slum as well as poor communities in rural areas, transgender, Fisher
folk, Dalith, small farmers, marginalized, disabled and other vulnerable section of the society. He
enabled such ordinary people to achieve extra ordinary things.
 Influenced govt. policies and obtained GOs in favour of the poor.
 Promoted and facilitated 2 NGO networks.
 One lakh trees planted during his career. Also 50000 Palm nuts plantation program was
designed and successfully completed to the pleasant appreciation of Govt. of Andhra Pradesh
during the 50th
Independence Day Celebration.
 Rural health guide couple program was implemented in remote hamlets
 Written many development articles that were published in National and International Journals
 Delivered speeches and key note addresses in regional, national and international seminars and
conferences on Development Subjects
Contact : Prof.Dr.Joel SGR Bhose, Principal, Christ College, Sriram Pura, Mysore, PIN ; 570008. Karnataka State.
India. Mob - 91-9843266591& 91-9447339684. Email: drjoelthoughts@gmail.com