Sri Sri University

Sri Sri University is an Indian university established under the Sri Sri University Act, 2009 No. 15024-I-Legis.-33/08/L, notified in Odisha Gazette No. 1899 on 26 December 2009. The university came into operation in the year 2012 and is emerging as a centre for premier education in India.[3] The university is uniquely placed in offering education that combines Western innovation with the ancient values and wisdom from the East. The university offers a range of pivotal as well as unique courses that seek to preserve the ancient wisdom of the east thorough programmes in yogic science, classical visual and performing arts and on the other hand, offers the best of western innovation through cutting- edge programs in osteopathy, good governance and management. Over the years, it is rapidly evolving into a multidisciplinary university with its foundation strongly rooted in spiritual, cultural and academic excellence. At present the university is offering different courses in the areas of management, architecture, humanities, agriculture, health and wellness, science, literature, osteopathy and performing & fine arts.

Sri Sri University
MottoSathyam Gyanam Anantham Brahma
(Sanskrit)
TypePrivate
Established2009
FounderSri Sri Ravi Shankar[1]
PresidentRajita Kulkarni
Vice-ChancellorAjay Kumar Singh[2]
Location
Godi Sahi, Cuttack, Odisha, India

20.4533°N 85.7974°E / 20.4533; 85.7974
CampusUrban, 188 acres (76 ha)
Websitewww.srisriuniversity.edu.in

Founder

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is the founder of Sri Sri University. Popularly known as Sri Sri, he has been an advocate of India's ancient traditions, scientific knowledge and spiritual heritage.[1]

History

On 22 February 2012 Sri Sri University was notified by the Higher Education Department of the Government of Odisha as a legal entity after clearing a High Power Committee (HPC) scrutiny of its infrastructure, academic, regulatory, financial and manpower preparedness. The notification has featured in an extraordinary issue of Government of Odisha Gazette.

Statutory approvals

The university has received approval from the Government of Odisha, University Grants Commission,[4] All India Council for Technical Education[5] and Council of Architecture[6] to offer its degree programmes. As an independent university Sri Sri University is also empowered as per the Sri Sri University Act 2009 to offer new courses as and when required.

Awards

Sri Sri University's focus on sustainable living, emphasis on synthesis of ancient and modern [7] along with innovation in teaching learning process have been appreciated and received recognition.,[8][9]

  • Environment Friendly Green Campus Award by District Administration, Cuttack, 2016
  • 'Prakruti Mitra Award 2016' by Minister – Forest & Environment
  • 'Sri Sri University as the Trend setting synthesizer of traditional and global outlook' by ASSOCHAM, 2017
  • Best Innovative University Award-Second National Education Summit and Educational Excellence Awards 2017
  • Nominated for Non-Violence Award by Non-Violence Project India Foundation, 2018
  • ‘Green U Award 2019’ and ‘Inspiring Climate Educator Award 2019’ for bringing Nature into Higher Education at the National Green Mentors Conference, Ahmedabad.

Campus

The campus houses the admin block, academic block, computer lab, library, seminar halls, practise halls, amphitheatre, hostels, Vidya (skill training centre), dining hall and cafeteria. The academic block houses classrooms, tutorial centers and a student activity centre. The university offers sports facilities including a gym, basketball court, lawn tennis court, volleyball court and a cricket ground. [10]

Student clubs

There are currently 16 clubs dedicated to different activities.[11]

Vocational training

The university has started a vocational program in collaboration with Larsen and Tubro under their Corporate Social Responsibility commitments. All students of this vocational program are employed by L&T in their domestic and international projects.[12] To begin with the university had started only bar bending and masonry skill programs. But presently new programs like driving, tailoring and other vocations have been included.

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 5 May 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2017.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "Prof. A. K. Singh | Sri Sri University". Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  3. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 August 2016. Retrieved 21 April 2017.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. UGC Listing, http://www.ugc.ac.in/uni_contactinfo.aspx?id=643
  5. AICTE Approval, http://www.aicte-india.org/downloads/MGMT-15-16/Odisha_MGMT.pdf
  6. Council of Architecture, https://www.coa.gov.in/show_img.php?fid=214
  7. http://navratnanews.com/index.php/2017/03/01/sri-sri-university-trendsetting-synthesiser-of-traditional-and-global-outlook/
  8. "Best Innovative University Award for Sri Sri University". Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  9. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 21 April 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2017.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. "Campus Facilities | Sri Sri University". Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  11. http://www.srisriuniversity.edu.in/student-clubs%5B%5D
  12. Imparting Skills, https://www.telegraphindia.com/1101118/jsp/orissa/story_13190937.jsp
  13. "Dr. R. Seetharaman Conferred with Ph.D. Degree in "Green Banking and Sustainability "at Sri Sri University". 2 September 2015. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
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