LEAD: LEaders Accelerating Development (LEAD) Program of the Deshpande Foundation. LEAD develops innovative and entrepreneurial thinking within college students by exposing them to social issues, encouraging them to volunteer their time and effort into the community, and igniting their latent talent to come up with creative solutions.
LEAD Prayana is an annual leadership journey hosted by the LEaders Accelerating Development (LEAD) of the Deshpande Foundation in Hubli. For 14 days, 150+ college students from throughout the country will travel across Karnataka, going on exposure visits and interacting with reputable role models along the way.