Vedica Impact
Our Mission
“As women achieve power, the barriers will fall. As society sees what women can do, as women see what women can do, there will be more women out there doing things, and we'll all be better off for it.”
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Vedica empowers urban, educated women who as catalysts of change, will create a more equal social, economic and political reality.
Our mission is to enable women to lead lives of dignity through career-led financial independence.
We are dedicated to questioning everyday practices, thinking deeply of solutions, and utilising the full potential of urban educated women to drive a gender-balanced era of growth. We will inform, influence and implement towards this end.
Why Vedica
In 2021, 49% of India’s enrolled PG students were women. However, only:
17%
women in senior management roles
11%
women in leadership roles
9%
women as start-up co-founders
Apart from these worrying numbers, the World Bank estimates that the percentage of working women in India has fallen to 9% in 2022. Higher education programmes may be enabling women to enter the workforce, but they aren't teaching them how to achieve successful, break-free careers.
The Vedica Scholars Programme for Women ensures that young women are coached to make decisions skillfully, which allows them to remain in the workforce and take charge of their lives, contrary to the current worldwide trend.
It prepares young women to recognise and evaluate trade-offs and make appropriate choices to lead an integrated and wholesome life. A Vedica Scholar will find meaningful employment, navigate her workplace, and crack the proverbial ‘glass ceiling’.
As a Programme, we have earned a reputation, larger and better established than our years of existence. We envision and work towards a future in which professional women thrive.
Our Impact
40% year-on-year growth for 6 years
Steadily and consistently scaled up the programme to serve more and more deserving young women – from a batch of ~30 women in 2015 to ~120 women in 2022.
500 alumni
A strong community of ambitious young women working across the country.
100% placement record
We help young women in the country become financially independent by assuring them placements. We have successfully placed all our graduates so far.
40% scholarships for each batch
Transformed the lives of over 200 deserving women and their families – by offering cumulative financial support of over Rs 5 crore.
280 ‘Shadow Mentors’
Senior women leaders from across the world who mentor our Scholars one-on-one.
150 visiting faculty
Academics & corporate professionals from across the world committed to empower women & become allies to create an equal world
120 ‘Programme Mentors’
Industry mentors who guide Vedica Scholars on their career & growth.
130 recruiters
Organisations across sectors that benefit from hiring bright and ambitious women from Vedica.
INR 11+
Lakh Average Salary
INR 22
Lakh Highest Salary
Placements with an average salary of Rs. 11+ lakhs P.A., which indicates an average hike of ~200% over previous salaries for those with work experience.
By 2030, we want to transform the lives of over 2,500 Scholars and their families, irrespective of their social and financial constraints, through our world-class management and leadership programme.
Meet Komal Rani
Komal Rani’s family income was less than Rs 50,000 p.a. Her family didn’t believe in her education
She was on the verge of dropping out of higher education due to severe resistance from her parents and financial pressures, when Vedica spotted her grit, offered her admission and a full scholarship.
With the right management education, a safe environment to dream and the skills required to succeed in the workplace, Komal made it big.
She grew up in a small village in Meerut called Rasoolpur Madhi
Komal Rani’s family income was less than Rs 50,000 p.a. Her family didn’t believe in her education
Fortunately, she did. She worked in a factory to support herself through school. A philanthropic fund made it possible for her to graduate.
She was on the verge of dropping out of higher education due to severe resistance from her parents and financial pressures, when Vedica spotted her grit, offered her admission and a full scholarship.
Today, Komal is the only girl from her village to complete her post graduation. She got placed from campus and is now working as a Manager at Kinara Capital.
With the right management education, a safe environment to dream and the skills required to succeed in the workplace, Komal made it big.
She grew up in a small village in Meerut called Rasoolpur Madhi
Fortunately, she did. She worked in a factory to support herself through school. A philanthropic fund made it possible for her to graduate.
Today, Komal is the only girl from her village to complete her post graduation. She got placed from campus and is now working as a Manager at Kinara Capital.
There’s a Komal Rani in almost every home.
Our Cohort Demographic
Each cohort at the Vedica Scholars Programme for Women reflects India’s rich cultural tapestry. Our batches represent different educational and regional backgrounds, age, and work experience.
Socio-economic Background
Geographical Spread
Educational Background
Average-age: 25
Work-ex vs Freshers
Work-Ex 48%
Freshers 52%
What makes us unique?
Identifying women with potential
- An inclusive admissions criteria
- that rewards potential over privilege:
- Interview, personal statement and drive-led assessment process
No academic cutoffs or entrance exams
Language proficiency, exposure not limiting factors
Teaching them the right skills
- A focus on women-centric skills
- that teaches women to stay in the workforce:
- Courses on women-oriented competencies
Exposure to female role models – ‘Shadow a Woman Leader’ module
Mentorship programme with industry leading professionals
Giving their career a strong start
- A focus on strong career outcomes
- that can transform the life of every Scholar:
- 100% placement record across all our 7 cohorts
Average CTC - 10 LPA; highest CTC - 22 LPA; average hike over pre-Vedica salary ~200%
Assured career support for life – to prevent women from leaving the workforce
Our Founders
Anuradha Das Mathur
Founder & Dean, Vedica
Founder & Director, 9.9 Media
Managing Director, CFO Collective
Co-Founder, Samarth
Pramath Raj Sinha
Co-Founder, Vedica
Founding Trustee, Ashoka University
Founding Dean, Indian School of Business
Founder & Chairman, Harappa Education
Our Governing Council
Vinita Bali
Former Managing Director, Britannia Industries
Joanna Barsh
Director Emeritus, McKinsey & Company
Poonam Barua
Founder Chairman at Forum for Women in Leadership
Meenakshi Gopinath
Educationist and Former Principal, Lady Shri Ram College
Gowri Ishwaran
CEO, The Global Education and Leadership Foundation & Founder Principal, Sanskriti School
Savita Mahajan
Former Deputy Dean, ISB and Independent Director, IFCI Ltd
Punita Lal
Co-Founder at 8ty8 Solutions, Strategy & Marketing Consulting
Avivah Wittenberg-Cox
CEO, 20-first
Anuradha Das Mathur
Founding Dean, The Vedica Scholars Programme for Women
Reena Mithal
Founder, Sankhya Partners
Poonam Muttreja
Executive Director,Population Foundation of India
Nivedita Narain
Programme Director at PRADAN
Dana Brown
Dean, Sprott School of Business,Carleton University
Vaishali Nigam Sinha
Chief CSR, Communications and Responsibility Officer, ReNew Power Ltd.
Tara Singh Vachani
Executive Chairman, Antara Senior Living
Sarpanch Chhavi Rajawat
Indian Political Leader
