‘Data points us in the right direction, but behavioural change is critical for social impact’

Ashraf Engineer

July 9, 2025

It’s not just businesses; non-profits, civic agencies and the public sector now recognise the potential of data science to address social challenges and drive positive change. It combines statistical analysis, computer science and domain expertise to solve some of our most complex problems – from climate change to poverty and education to hunger. Can India use data science to deliver social impact at scale? Srikrishna Sridhar Murthy, Co-founder and CEO of Sattva Consulting, and an expert on the use of data for social impact, speaks to All Indians Matter.