S2 Ep1: 001 - Professor Dr T V Rao - The Birth of HR in India

Professor Dr T V Rao, founder president of NHRD Network, reveals how he and Dr. Udai Pareek created India's first HRD department in 1975. Discover the '3 Cs' framework that transformed Indian organizations, why identity matters more than money, and why getting results is overrated. As we mark Dr. Pareek's birth centenary, hear the untold stories behind India's HR Revolution and what it means for the future of work. Brought to you by ZingHR Where India's HR community finds its voice The NHRDN Podcast is the official audio platform of the National HRD Network - India's largest and most vibrant community of HR professionals. Through candid conversations, thought-provoking insights and stories from the field, we explore what it truly means to build organizations where people thrive. Each episode brings you face-to-face with the thinkers, practitioners and pioneers shaping the future of work in India and beyond. From foundational philosophies to cutting-edge practices, this podcast series bridges the gap between doing and thinking, because sustainable success requires both. Our conversations explore The minds and movements redefining work, leadership and human potential in India Big ideas that challenge conventions from boardrooms to the National Stage How Indian organizations are writing new rules for purpose, performance and people Whether you're an HR veteran, a business leader or someone curious about the human side of enterprise, you'll find wisdom worth your time in The NHRDN Podcast .

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S2 Ep1: 001 - Professor Dr T V Rao - The Birth of HR in India is an episode from NHRDN - Happy HRs.

This episode is 27:28 long.

This episode was published on Feb 19, 2026.

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