Equippp Social Impact Technologies Limited has appointed Vegendla Srinivasa Rao as a Non-Executive Director, signaling a strategic move to strengthen governance as the company scales its social-impact platform. The board, through a circulatory resolution dated July 20, 2026, approved Rao’s appointment and also empowered him to lead the newly established Project Management Office (PMO) to pilot the 119 Constituency Development & Sustainability Bridge Foundations initiative in collaboration with the Telangana State Legislature Secretariat. This collaboration is central to Equippp’s approach of generating standalone IP revenue via its proprietary Concept-to-Commissioning framework, executed through public-private partnerships and cross-sector cooperation. The move underscores the company’s ambition to replicate its proven model at scale, building on precedents like the Karya Foundation, BFSI Consortium, and Blue Cross Hyderabad to deploy technology, program management, and partnerships with minimal cost to government bodies.
Rao brings a deep pedigree in information technology and transformation leadership. The company highlights him as a former Chief Digital Officer at Tech Mahindra, with a career spanning roles at Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, iGATE, and Satyam Computers, among others. His track record spans technology strategy, business transformation, and cross-border engagements, working with boards of directors, CXOs, government officials, and a diverse clientele across financial services, healthcare, energy, and smart infrastructure. He is also involved in startup mentoring and contributes as an author and speaker at industry forums, positioning him to bridge governance, technology, and public-sector collaboration for Equippp’s vision.
In addition to his board seat, Rao has been authorized to lead the PMO as an Advisor/Interim Officer, charged with shaping the structure and business model for the pilot project’s implementation and ensuring a scalable framework for future CDX opportunities. This dual role signals Equippp’s intent to couple strategic oversight with hands-on delivery capability as it accelerates deployment of its CDX platform and related partnerships. For stakeholders, the appointment marks a notable step in Equippp’s journey toward more formalized governance and expanded impact through the 119 Foundations initiative and beyond.