{"id":39253,"date":"2025-07-15T12:30:24","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T07:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/07\/15\/meet-amit-kakkar-one-consultants-mission-to-build-bridges-not-just-careers\/"},"modified":"2025-07-15T12:30:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T07:00:24","slug":"meet-amit-kakkar-one-consultants-mission-to-build-bridges-not-just-careers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/07\/15\/meet-amit-kakkar-one-consultants-mission-to-build-bridges-not-just-careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Amit Kakkar: One Consultant\u2019s Mission to Build Bridges, Not Just Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chandigarh [India], July 15:<\/b> In a world where most careers follow a straight line, Amit Kakkar\u2019s professional path is a rich tapestry of disciplines, causes, and global connections. What began in a small town in Punjab, India, has evolved into a lifelong mission that straddles consultancy, education, technology, and social transformation.<\/span><\/p>\n

For over two decades, Kakkar has worked quietly but impactfully, guiding students to international universities, advising global real estate ventures, crafting travel and healthcare strategies, and, above all, making service to others the cornerstone of his work. His story isn\u2019t just about career milestones; it\u2019s about how personal drive and ethical leadership can ripple outward into meaningful change.<\/span><\/p>\n

Education as a Launchpad<\/b><\/p>\n

Growing up in a modest household, Kakkar was raised with one unwavering belief: education is empowerment. This ethos carried him through a robust academic journey: earning a Bachelor of Arts, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications, and a Master of Science. Determined to balance technological skill with strategic thinking, he pursued a Master\u2019s in Information Technology at the prestigious Manipal Academy and became an Oracle Certified Professional (OCP 8i) database administrator.<\/span><\/p>\n

But his ambitions extended beyond degrees. He immersed himself in global certifications related to international education, laying the groundwork for a career that would open the world to thousands.<\/span><\/p>\n

Building the Backbone of Global Access<\/b><\/p>\n

Kakkar\u2019s career began in the thick of India\u2019s IT boom, working at Tata Infotech from 1995 to 2001. As a Senior Network Operations Center Engineer, he managed mission-critical systems at a time when the Internet was reshaping global connectivity. From there, he moved to the Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH) in Chandigarh, where he maintained complex databases critical to public healthcare delivery.<\/span><\/p>\n

But the real inflection point came in 2004 when he transitioned from tech into international education consulting. For a decade, he led CONSULTANTS LIMITED, helping Indian students realize their dreams of studying abroad. Under his leadership, the firm received the \u201cBest Consultants\u201d award eight times, no small feat in a crowded, often opaque industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Through exclusive partnerships with foreign universities and meticulous visa planning, Kakkar demystified global education for Indian families. His name became synonymous with transparency, ethics, and results.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cReliable advice can change lives,\u201d Kakkar often says. \u201cMy goal has always been to remove the barriers that stop people from pursuing opportunity.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

A Consultant Without Borders<\/b><\/p>\n

In 2014, Kakkar embraced freelancing, not to downscale, but to diversify. Over the last eleven years, he\u2019s expanded into four key sectors: travel, real estate, event management, and healthcare.<\/span><\/p>\n

He now designs global travel solutions for business executives and medical tourists, helps Indian families invest in international real estate markets, coordinates multicultural events across continents, and advises hospitals on everything from telehealth adoption to international staffing.<\/span><\/p>\n

And recognition keeps coming. His consultancy has earned \u201cBest Consultant\u201d honors six times in the past eight years, a reflection of his consistency in delivering results across industries.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where Career Meets Compassion<\/b><\/p>\n

While his consulting accolades are impressive, Kakkar\u2019s deepest impact is felt through his social work. Through his registered NGO, he supports:<\/span><\/p>\n