CSR leader, strategist,
and social entrepreneur.

Tara Chand is an accomplished CSR leader and strategist with over 20 years of experience across corporate, government and nonprofit sectors in a cross-cultural environment — directing over US$40 million in CSR funds, managing 100+ nonprofit partnerships globally, and impacting 1.4 million lives.

Born in a small village in Aligarh to a family of marginal farmers and agricultural labourers, he migrated to Delhi at the age of five with his father, who worked as a carpenter. He grew up in a Delhi slum and completed his primary and secondary education from government schools.

At the age of 14, Tara began volunteering with a local nonprofit and joined the National Social Service Scheme (NSS), conducting literacy classes for illiterate adults. He was also trained in street theatre and script writing — performing in over 50 street plays on social issues over the years.

His mentor, Mr Arun Tandon, a professional social worker, played a pivotal role in persuading his parents to support his aspirations. This encouragement led Tara to pursue a B.A. (Hons) in Social Work at B.R. Ambedkar College, Delhi University, where he was introduced to the work of Baba Amte and Dr B.R. Ambedkar — kindling a lifelong resolve to reduce inequalities.

Currently serving as Head – CSR at OakNorth (UK, India, US) and India Manager at Rishi and Milan Khosla Foundation, Tara is also a strategic philanthropic adviser to business leaders and companies. He is a speaker, thought leader, and co-author of international reports on early childhood development, giving in India, water and sanitation, and the status of women in Bihar.