extend culture
The Power of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education
Why Extend?(Ecosystem Impact & Supply Chain Inclusion)
Sustainable Business Ecosystem Strategies
Develop workplace frameworks that promote culture-first vendor and supplier engagement
Scaling MSMEs & Startups Through Workplace Innovation
Helping small businesses build thriving, inclusive workplaces that fuel long-term business growth
Policy Consulting & Industry Advocacy
Shaping workplace governance frameworks that support resilient, future-ready organizations
Strengthening Business Networks
Fostering supplier diversity, SME inclusion, and cross-industry collaboration to drive long-term workforce transformation
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential elements of a thriving academic community.
Enhance critical thinking
Improved academic outcomes
Better preparation for
the workforce
Improved employer
reputation
Transform Your Institution With Our DEI Programs
Partner with Avtar to benefit from the expertise and experience of our DEI
Consultants
to create a more diverse and inclusive learning environment.
Bridge the gap with our training programs
Elevate the HR curriculum
Lead the way in DEI with Avtar's Most Equitable Educational Institutions in India (MEI) Study
Who can apply ?
Our programs are open to universities, colleges, and vocational schools in India. We encourage all institutions, regardless of their domain, size or location, to participate in the study and demonstrate their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.
Our impact
Workshops
Engaging with students through events
Avtar leaders have delivered address on various topics on DEI in institutions like IIT Bombay, IIM Bodhgaya, KJ Somaiya Institute of Management and Thiagaraja Institute of Management.
Partnership with education institutions through conferences
Avtar Insights
A Workplace Framework for Menstrual Wellness: Emerging Trends in India
Menstrual health, traditionally, has remained outside the scope of workplace design – largely considered an individually managed matter. In recent years, however, policy conversations in India have brought menstrual wellness into sharper focus. The issue is increasingly recognized as a workplace concern linked to participation, productivity, and inclusion. The recent observations by the Supreme Court on menstrual leave have added
Role of skilling in enabling career wellness
Long gone are the days when career wellness was defined by stable jobs and good-enough compensation. In the era of long careers and frequent disruptions career wellness takes up a more holistic state. Individuals are now more informed, capable, and future-ready in their professional journeys. In this evolving landscape, skilling has emerged the tool of choice for sustained career wellness. Skilling
Generational Differences in Psychological Safety at the Workplace: Why it matters for Employee Wellness
Introduction: India’s Multigenerational Workforce India has one of the largest and most diverse workforces in the world. Today, four generations work side by side in Indian organisations – from senior leaders who began their careers before the economic liberalisation to young Gen Z employees entering the digital and hybrid workplace These generations include: Each generation have grown up in