About SHARP

SHApe & shaRPen the Young Minds of Tamil Nadu

A signature youth development initiative of the Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce, Madurai – built to give young people practical exposure, guidance, and networks.

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Our Purpose

Vision & Mission

SHARP brings together the strengths of industry, academia, and community leadership to nurture well-rounded, future-ready youth who can contribute to Tamil Nadu’s growth story.

Vision

To create a confident, ethical, and industry-ready generation of young people who are aware, employable, and entrepreneurial.

Mission

To design structured, practice-oriented interventions that connect youth with mentors, businesses, and opportunities beyond the classroom.

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*Numbers are indicative placeholders and can be updated as SHARP expands its work.

What Shapes SHARP

Four Pillars of Engagement

Every SHARP touchpoint is built on four key pillars that balance knowledge, exposure, guidance, and practice.

Mentorship Circles

Small group mentoring with industry experts.

Industry Immersion

Corporate visits and business interaction.

Knowledge Labs

Masterclasses on business, finance and technology.

Leadership Bootcamps

Experiential leadership development programs.

SHARP Team Members

Meet the dedicated team driving SHARP forward

Dr. N. Jegatheesan
Dr. N. Jegatheesan

President, TNCCI

Mr. V. Neethi Mohan
Mr. V. Neethi Mohan

Mentor, TNCCI Forums

Mr. J.K. Muthu
Mr. J.K. Muthu

Advisor, Chairman - Digitall

Mr. G. Rajamoorthy
Mr. G. Rajamoorthy

Advisor, Chairman - EPC

Mrs. S. Kaverikani
Mrs. S. Kaverikani

Chairman

Mr. U. Sankar Ganesh
Mr. U. Sankar Ganesh

Vice Chairman

Mr. M. SenthilKumar
Mr. M. SenthilKumar

CEO & Co-Founder, Savemom

Mrs. D. Jesheela Francis
Mrs. D. Jesheela Francis

Secretary

Mrs. D. Jesheela Francis
Mrs. Rizwanna Hussain

Joint Secretary

Ms. R. Celsia
Ms. R. Celsia

Joint Secretary

Mr. E. Palanichamy
Mr. E. Palanichamy

Treasurer

Our Story

Rooted in Madurai, Looking to the Future

As one of the region’s most respected business bodies, the Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce, Madurai has always believed that the strength of tomorrow’s economy lies in the readiness of today’s youth.

SHARP was created as a bridge between campuses and the chamber, between aspirations and opportunities. Over time, it aims to become a trusted partner for institutions, families, and young people seeking meaningful exposure beyond textbooks.

The program is designed to be collaborative and evolving – listening to youth voices, incorporating feedback from partners, and adapting to the changing world of work and enterprise.

Youth listening to a mentor during a session
Students collaborating on a project
Panel discussion with industry leaders
Youth interacting after a session

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