Vikram Akula

Educational Qualifications
Founder and CEO of SKS Microfinance, Hyderabad
BA from Tufts
MA from Yale
Ph.D. from the University of Chicago
( dissertation focused on poverty alleviation strategies )

Recognition
Named in 2006 to TIME Magazine’s Top 100 List of Most Influential People
Schwab Entrepreneur of the year 2006
Global Indus Technovators Awards 2006
Fulbright Scholar in India


Organisation
SKS believes that access to basic financial services can significantly increase economic opportunities for poor families and in turn help improve their lives. Since inception, SKS has delivered a full portfolio of microfinance to the poor in India and we are proud of our current outreach. SKS is a leader in technological innovation and operational excellence.

Impact of work
771 microfinance branches in 15 states
Provided over $579 million (Rs 2313 crores) loans
Maintained loans outstanding of $263 million (1053 crores)
Women members : 18 79 258 women
40 00 000 members by 2009
50 00 000 members by 2010

3 things government must do today
On our path to become a developed nation by 2020