Alumni Achievements

Sree Rama Murthy Garuda,B.A. Economics (1990-1993).Sree Rama Murthy Garuda is an independent director at OSEL Devices. A seasoned professional in business development, strategic consulting, and operations management, he brings expertise across e-commerce, FMCG, Medical, and AgroTech sectors, with a strong focus on strategic growth. An alumnus of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (BA Economics, 1990) and Andhra University (MBA Marketing, 1993), he began his career with industry leaders like P&G, ITC Tobacco, and Bharti Airtel, excelling in operator tie-ups, regional leadership, and revenue growth.More..

Sarika Pradhan,B.Sc. Zoology (1992-1995)
Secretary, Social Welfare, Government of Sikkim, Director (Government Nominee), National Housing Bank.Sister Sarika is a member of the Sikkim State Civil Service since 2002. She has managed several complex multi-stakeholder development projects of national and state governments including Indo-Chinese border trade through Nathula Pass and management of Border Area Program. Her current role entails leading her team to implement schemes Government of India schemes under the Ministry of Social Justice, Ministry of Minority affairs and Ministry of Tribal Affairs.Earlier as Project Director of the state government’s Rural Development Department she headed flagship programs as Project Director, MGNREGS and Mission Director, Swachh Bharat Mission. Her effective leadership in rural development led to her team winning more than 25 national awards More..

Dr. Shashank Shah, SSSIHL, MBA, MPhil, PhD, Postdoc, 2002 – 2014, Prasanthi Nilayam Campus.Congratulations Dr. Shashank Shah for being appointed as Director (Senior Specialist – Higher Education) at the NITI Aayog, Government of India.“The most valuable direct guidance and training received from Bhagawan as our Revered Founder Chancellor, and the insightful learnings gained from my 12-year-long stay in the Sri Sathya Sai System of Integral Education as a student, scholar and teacher, have played a vital role in creating a very strong and holistic foundation to my life. My approach to research, writing, teaching, and indeed all professional endeavours is based on these twin pillars.”. More…

Dr. Mejari Mallikarjuna,SSSIHL, B.A. Economics (Gold Medal), M.A. Economics, Ph.D in Economics, 2011 – 2020, Prasanthi Nilayam Campus.Congratulations Dr. Mejari Mallikarjuna for creating a Guinness World Record in Yoga by staying longest time (4 Minutes 1 second) in Astavakrasana (Eight Angle Pose).He is currently doing PG Diploma in Yoga at Yoga Consciousness Trust, Bhimili, Visakhapatnam district, AP. He practiced for 3 months for the Guinness World record. He dedicates his achievement to Bhagawan, his parents and siblings, the Institute and teachers, and all his well-wishers.More…

Nirbhay Lumde, (B.A. Political Science (1995 – 98) at Prashanti Nilayam campus), is a seasoned professional in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) sector, having headed the CSR and sustainability initiatives at several organizations such as CGI Asia Pacific, Fidelity Investments and Landmark Group. He has also worked extensively in the non-profit sector, serving for more than six years as a program coordinator at the Azim Premji Foundation. Most of Nirbhay’s work focuses on gender equality, climate change and building sustainable models of living. He also works to promote computer-aided learning and entrepreneurship in rural areas. More…

Prof. M Krishnamurthy, (M.Sc. 1991 at Prashanti Nilayam campus), In the vast cosmos of scientific inquiry, Professor M Krishnamurthy navigates the frontiers of knowledge with a blend of intellectual prowess and unwavering dedication. An experimental physicist specialising in atomic, molecular and optical sciences, his journey from the early years at Eswaramma School to the present leadership at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Hyderabad, is a narrative of academic brilliance intertwined with spiritual guidance. More…

Krishna Kishore Jasthi In a career marked by honesty, hard work, diligence and compassion, Brother Krishna Kishore has served under numerous political leaders and government officials. His name is spoken in the hallways of power with a certain reverence reserved only for those who stood by their principles. He was named Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Karnataka in July 2023. With humility, Krishna Kishore attributes it all to Swami, having endeavoured to make his life exemplify Swami’s message. More…

Jagdish Chawla is the Founder-CEO of Design Wolf, a Fashion-tech Start-up providing consultancy to help brands, retailers, fashion entrepreneurs, couture designers and fashion houses to grow their business. He joined Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning in 1981 in the Pre University Course and then pursued the 5-year Integrated Course completing M Com and went on to do his MBA in Marketing through 1988-90.More…