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. 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.
Founder
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.
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 scrutiny of its infrastructure, academic, regulatory, financial and manpower preparedness. The notification has featured in an extraordinary issue of Government of Odisha Gazette.
Sri Sri University's focus on sustainable living, emphasis on synthesis of ancient and modern along with innovation in teaching learning process have been appreciated and received recognition.,
'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, 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.
Student clubs
There are currently 16 clubs dedicated to different activities.
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. 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
Raghavan Seetharaman achieved a doctorate by submitting a Research Thesis on 'Green Banking and Sustainability' at Sri Sri University. He has also received Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards-2017, the highest honour conferred on overseas Indians, from the President of India