DIJI - THE JOURNAL

Diversity & Inclusion Journal India (DIJI) is a bi-annual journal published by The AVTAR Human Capital Trust, a charitable, public and social trust that was established in 2008 with the objective of providing services to people belonging to diverse segments of the society. Amongst the many initiatives the trust has undertaken are the funding of education of women belonging to BPL families, that of deserving, meritorious students from economically backward families and supporting and promoting the cause of institutionalizing Flexible Working.

• To become the preferred destination in organized research in the Diversity & Inclusion (D & I) space in India
• To provide platforms for
  • Social scientists / researchers to share their cutting edge research in D & I
  • Organizations that are D & I champions to showcase their best practices
• To serve as the academia-corporate interface platform for concerted research on D & I
• To garner the attention of national and international communities on the untapped diversity potential of the Indian workforce

Our mission is to sustain the support for and belief in the need for a Diverse and Inclusive workforce in India through the assimilated research findings.

The journal is published by The AVTAR Human Capital Trust, a charitable, public and social trust that was established in 2008 with the objective of providing services to people belonging to diverse segments of the society. Amongst the many initiatives the trust has undertaken are the funding of education of women belonging to BPL families, that of deserving, meritorious students from economically backward families and supporting and promoting the cause of institutionalizing Flexible Working.

The journal is published by The AVTAR Human Capital Trust, a charitable, public and social trust that was established in 2008 with the objective of providing services to people belonging to diverse segments of the society. Amongst the many initiatives the trust has undertaken are the funding of education of women belonging to BPL families, that of deserving, meritorious students from economically backward families and supporting and promoting the cause of institutionalizing Flexible Working.

• To establish and run schools, institutions, centers of information on education, learning and development in such places as deemed fit for the promotion of education with focus on Indian traditional way of learning.
• To provide education funding for deserving students from economically backward sections of the society, based on their keenness for self-development, aptitude and academic record.
• To undertake research in areas relating to development of women, with specific focus on Flexible careers for women.
• To support initiatives within congregations or communities to promote education and Training of underprivileged women.
• To offer scholarship assistance to worthy candidates who wish to pursue education or research, especially at a graduate level, relating to Flexi-careers or Talent management. While this education or research may take place outside of India it will be expected that those receiving the assistance intend to make a contribution to India through their findings. (Special consideration will be given to applicants who are endeavouring to engage in such work mid-career).
• To work cooperatively and supportively with authors and editors who aspire to publish books or produce educational resources that are in keeping with the objectives of the Trust.
• To provide support for the capital needs of organizations or institutions whose aims are compatible with the terms of the trust.
• To carry on any activity public charitable in nature.
• To Provide funding / financial support to underprivileged youngsters who are embarking upon a career to help/facilitate their living conditions and / or enable them to equip themselves with relevant tools/infrastructure towards performing better in their career.
• The trustees welcome contributions, donations, proposals and applications from individuals, institutions, congregations and organizations that might fulfill one or more of the above mentioned objectives.