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School of Ultimate Leadership

About School of Ultimate Leadership:
The School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) is a premier, privately funded leadership institution, established by a group of like-minded individuals, with the overarching vision of the Honourable Prime Minister of India. Located on the periphery of GIFT City in Gandhinagar, on a sprawling 22-acre campus, SOUL is designed to equip government and public sector leaders with access to tools, skills and expert insights necessary to navigate the complex challenges of leadership in today’s world. This transformative institution aims to enable leaders to become a positive force for societal benefit by adopting a new paradigm of leadership.

SOUL reimagines leadership by moving beyond the traditional heroic model, embracing a collaborative and values-driven paradigm inspired by India’s civilizational wisdom and global best practices. The institution offers a range of programs designed to cater to the evolving needs of leaders at various stages of their careers. These include short-term, medium-term and long-term education programmers aimed at shaping visionary leaders for the future.

Vision, Mission and Values:

Vision: Cultivate authentic leaders to advance public good

Mission: To promote leadership and empower relentless leaders with the values, experience, fellowship and curiosity to advance public good

Values:
Excellence – उत्कृष्टता – Relentlessly improving for societal progress
Integrity – सत्यानिष्ठा – Doing the right thing even when no one is watching
Altruism – सेवा – Selflessly serving society above oneself

 

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When was SOUL set up? What was the idea behind setting it up considering that institutes including IIMs and ISB offer leadership courses? What will be SOUL’s USP?


SOUL was established in 2020 by a group of like-minded individuals with a vision of creating a dedicated institute focusing on leadership development in three key spheres: politics leadership, social service leadership, and public policy leadership. While institutes like IIMs and ISB offer leadership courses, SOUL stands out by emphasizing on leadership training for public service and governance. Its programs are designed to (a) train aspiring youth having desire to enter politics, (b) empower individuals to address systemic challenges of governance in India.

When will the institute formally open to students?


SOUL will be formally launched on February 21, 2025 by Hon. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi. To begin with, SOUL will offer tailored programs for public service professionals. The formal opening to the young aspirants will follow once construction of the institute’s campus is over, which will be by March 2027. The Institute’s campus is coming up in 20 acers of land in a land parcel next to the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar.

Who can apply to SOUL? How will students be selected?

SOUL invites young aspirants who aim to contribute to the public sphere, elected representatives, and professionals in sectors like health, education, rural development, and sanitation. Admissions will involve a letter of intent and a panel interview to select individuals with a strong commitment to public service.

What kind of courses will be taught at the institute? What will be the duration of the courses?

The institute offers:

- Short-term programs (1 week)

- Medium-term programs (1–3 months)

- Long-term programs (9–12 months)

These programs blend leadership development with functional and domain knowledge, including tailor-made solutions for public servants.

Initially, till the campus is ready it will offer only short term courses and seminars.

Some examples of pre-launch programs organised by SOUL so far are:

2-Days Leadership workshops in collaboration with Ministry of Education (MoE) to facilitate effective implementation of National Education Policy (NEP), conducted with:

State Education Secretaries
State Project Directors
SCERT Directors

- "Chintan Shibir": A 1-day leadership development workshop for Gujarat Chief Minister’s Office staff, held at IIM Ahmedabad.

- A 1-day workshop on "Understanding State Budget" for all elected Members of Assembly (MLAs) of Gujarat Government.

What will be the course fee?

A token fee will be charged to young aspirants to ensure participants' commitment, with the majority of costs subsidized through donations and sponsorships. In-service training for public service officials & elected representatives will be free.

What kind of faculty will the institute have? Considering they will be teaching about leadership, will they come from multidisciplinary backgrounds? Will there be guest/visiting faculty from industry and government, including global leaders?

SOUL’s faculty will primarily consist of visiting experts from diverse fields, including industry, government, and global leaders. For instance, the Pinnacle Voices Leadership Lecture Series has already featured prominent leaders such as Mr. Jinal Mehta, Mr. Ajay Piramal, Mr Uday Kotak and Mr. R. Balasubramanian, offering invaluable insights to participants.

How big will the SOUL campus be? When will it be ready?

The SOUL campus is located near Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar, spanning 20 acres with a construction area of 200,000 sq. ft. Construction is expected to start shortly, with plans to commence activities soon.

What will be the total cost of setting up the institute?

The estimated cost of setting up the institute is approximately ₹150 crore.

Will the institute have some kind of trust to run it? From where will the initial fund to run the institute come?

SOUL is already a Section 8 not-for-profit company, funded through donations from individuals, trusts, and CSR contributions. Initial funding commitments have been received from Torrent Power Limited, DSP Investment Managers, HDFC Bank, JSW Foundation, K F Trust, Sun Pharma, and Zydus Lifesciences Limited.

What will be the administrative structure of the institute? As in, who will head it?

Mr Saurabh Johri, is at present the Director-in-charge of SOUL. Mr Sudhir Mehta (Chairman Emeritus of Torrent Group) is the Chairman of Board of Directors. Dr Hasmukh Adhia, Former Finance Secretary, Government of India is Chairman of the Executive Committee.

Will it be an independent private institute or will it be affiliated with some government agency?

SOUL is an independent, non-partisan institute with no affiliation to government agencies or universities. It offers non-degree programs focused on leadership development and value addition, with no placement assistance.

Do you think, as India makes strides across sectors globally, there is a pressing need to have more institutes dedicated to nurturing quality leaders, which we don’t have presently?

Absolutely. India’s growth across sectors underscores the urgent need for institutes like SOUL that can nurture transformative leaders to address challenges and seize opportunities in governance, social welfare, and policy-making

Who are the Board of Directors of SOUL?

The following are the Board Members of SOUL:
Mr Sudhir Mehta - Chairman Emeritus, Torrent Group
Mr Deepak Patekh – Ex-Chairman, HDFC Ltd
Dr Hasmukh Adhia – Advisor to CM of Gujarat, Former Finance Secretary, Government of India
Mr Anand Shah – Co-Founder, Teach of India and Ola Electric
Mr Jayesh Desai – Executive Director, Torrent Group