Ketan Kumar Verma

About

CSR and community development professional pursuing an MSW at TISS Mumbai, focused on turning research into practical, evidence-based social impact. Experienced in CSR research, community engagement, and inclusive program support across education, disability inclusion, and rural/urban development themes.

Experience

• CSR Research Intern (Community Development)
  Coal India (BCCL) · Dhanbad
  May 2026 – Jun 2026

  Project: Sports-Based Rehabilitation and Educational Reintegration of Children Away from Illegal Mining. Research focused on studying and mapping 70+ young children involved in coal theft and informal mining; conducted interviews and qualitative studies; reviewed questionnaires and prepared a proposal for mainstream reintegration through education and sports-based interventions.

• CSR Research Intern
  Tata Motors · Jamshedpur
  Dec 2025 – Jan 2026

  Project: Technology-Driven Learning and Education Solutions. Researched AI and ML integration in special education, explored hyper-personalized learning systems, and documented findings on how AI improves learning outcomes, efficiency, and accessibility.

• CSR Intern (Community Development)
  Tata Steel Foundation · Jamshedpur
  Dec 2025 – 2025

  Project: Tech-Driven Disability Inclusion and Livelihood Assessment. Conducted primary surveys with PwDs, supported CSR community outreach initiatives, identified household-level challenges and service access barriers, and mapped disability support services.

• Community Development and Project Support
  SwachhataPukare Foundation · Jamshedpur
  Jun 2024 – Jun 2025

  Project: Model Village Development in collaboration with NTPC Korba, Chhattisgarh. Supported CSR and stakeholder engagement, led community waste management and river restoration programs, implemented water hyacinth-based solutions, and planned rainwater harvesting systems.

Education

• 2027
  M.A. Social Work (Community Organization and Development Practice)

  Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

  Community Organization and Development Practice · 2025 – 2027

  Community Organization and Development Practice · 2025 – 2027
• 2024 MG
  B.Sc.

  Mahatma Gandhi Horticulture and Forestry University, Durg

  2020 – 2024

  2020 – 2024

Skills

Tools / apps / platforms

🏆 Achievements & awards

• UGC NET qualified in Social Work · 2026

  Qualified in Social Work (June 2026); eligible for Assistant Professorship and PhD.

• Top 10 merit rank in master’s entrance examinations

  Qualified entrance examinations for IIT (BHU), TISS Mumbai, IIPS, CUJ and Pondicherry University with a top 10 merit rank.

⚽ Extracurricular activities

• PR & Social Media Committee In-Charge, TISS CODP

  Leading the program’s public relations and social media strategy, content dissemination, stakeholder communication and digital engagement.

• Community Service Coordinator, Robin Hood Army

  Coordinates educational and social welfare support for underserved communities in Jamshedpur and led a team of 5 on social advocacy and healthcare linkage.