Mr. M. K. Sridhar is a Post Graduate in Commerce and has obtained Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Mysore. He worked as a senior lecturer in Commerce at Vijaya College, Bengaluru for two decades. Subsequently, he joined Bangalore University as Reader at Canara Bank School of Management Studies, where he became Professor, Director and Dean subsequently. He has successfully guided four M. Phil and eight Ph. D scholars. He has published thirty papers and completed eleven research projects funded by Government and Professional bodies.

He served as Member Secretary of Karnataka Jnana Aayoja (Karnataka Knowledge Commission), Government of Karnataka. He is a trainer for various organizations. He is also a Social Activist for Social and National causes. His life sketch was published as a book entitled ‘Sahasra Padhi’. Udaya TV and Information and Publicity Department of Government of Karnataka have profiled him as an achiever. He was conferred with Karnataka Rajyothsava Award by Government of Karnataka and General President Gold Medal by Indian Science Congress Association.

Presently, he is settled in Bengaluru. Recognizing his vast experience, he is nominated as a member of All India Board of Management Studies, AICTE and Executive Council of Central University of Gujarat. He is also the Honorary President of Centre for Educational and Social Studies (CESS), Bengaluru. He is nominated by MHRD as a member of a Committee for draft National Education Policy under the chairmanship of Dr K Kasturirangan. His Excellency the Governor of Karnataka has appointed him as the Vice President of Indian Red Cross Society, Karnataka chapter.

He can be reached at bharathwaasi(at)gmail(dot)com and on +91-9845222573.