I am glad to launch Navadarshan project in Odisha which I believe will be a landmark project in changing the lives of ID children in Odisha. I congratulate Odisha Rising Foundation and V-Guard Industries Ltd for their innovative project in addressing the r ea l c a u s e o f d i s a b i l i t y i n O d i s h a . Collaborative action is the need of the hour and through PPP model we can achieve many more milestones. I appreciate ORF team for thinking about the lives of our mentally challenged children and their family. We will support this cause and assure you full cooperation in scaling up this project to every district of Odisha. The SSEPD will work with you to create a strategic road map in promoting the vocational training of the children and parents so that they are mainstreamed and made self-reliant.
I deeply appreciate the work of Odisha Rising Foundation in Kalahandi district especially in implementing STEM project in 15 selected schools from three blocks - Bhawanipatna, Kesinga & Karlamunda. It's truly transformative experience for the children that bridges technology gaps and f o s t e r S T E M i n t e r e s t a m o n g r u r a l Kalahandi's tribal children. The activities conducted by ORF in the schools are in alignment with the State Government initiative under 5T School Transformation Initiative. The meticulous planning and execution are evident in their innovating project implementation. It caters to the need of our children in technology intervention that empowers teachers and students to perform better. The commitment shown by ORF to execute the Virtual Learning Program in schools and building partnership with local education authorities are noteworthy. The efforts that they are putting in Kalahandi's education landscape are inspiring. I wish them best in the project execution and reporting.
I know Akhaya Sagar from past 10 years now when he was in Bangalore. I am associated with his organization – Odisha Rising Foundation from last four years. During the Covid Pandemic, I have helped them acquiring OCs to be deployed in community hospitals. I am very happy to see the growth of ORF and congratulate the entire team for their achievements and impact in Odisha. They are very focus on their services to the poor and marginalized communities of Odisha. They address the immediate need of the community and execute innovative projects to make them empowered and s t r e a m l i n e d. T h e y h a v e t h e g o o d understanding of the CSR reports, FUR and Impact. We are working with them in a STEM project that addresses the digital gap amongst the school children studying in the Government Schools. We are very much satisfied partnering with them so far and look forward to create more impactful project together in Odisha.
I a m d e l i g h t e d t o h i g h l i g h t t h e transformative initiatives of the Odisha Rising Foundation in Koraput District, f o c u s e d o n e m p o w e r i n g t r i b a l communities. As Deputy Collector of Koraput District , I'm proud to share their efforts in education, skill training, and employment generation. One of the cornerstones of this initiative is the provision of special education tailored to the needs of each child. Odisha Rising F o u n d a t i o n h a s d e m o n s t r a t e d a n unwavering commitment to creating inclusive learning environments that allow every child to thrive, irrespective of their intellectual challenges. The impact of this approach on the children's growth and development has been truly heartening to witness. The foundation's skill training programs e m p o w e r t r i b a l y o u t h f o r b e t t e r employment prospects, while employment generation projec ts improve l iving Our collaborative efforts with the Odisha Rising Foundation are driving positive change, promoting inclusivity, and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
Dr Patnaik has exhibited extensive trans-national exposure and has been associated with several multilateral organizations like the International Organization for Educational Development, the World Human Rights Council, Confederation of Education Excellence etc. He has been regularly designing several Skill development Training Programmes for students, corporate executives and Government officials in India and abroad.
He became the Pro Chancellor of Singhania University and Secretary General of Confederation of Indian Universities an inter-exchange and research forum of Indian Varsities.
His expertise in education has created a platform to advise many esteemed organizations like The British Medical Journal; Advisor, Pharmaceutical Advisory forum, Government of India, Aptech Computer Education; Society of Business Practitioners, England; ICFAI University Projects and International Management Centre, Australia,Vice Chancellor of Kalinga University, Raipur for two tenures. Currently Dr Patnaik is Vice Chancellor ICFAI University Sikkim.
With writing, I’ve become a top 1% writer on Medium, including top #1 in Education, Inspiration, Entrepreneurship, and Self-improvement. I also wrote 4 short eBooks and have a book on learning how to learn that’s fully written and just needs to be published. Moreover, I’m the founder and editor of the SkillUp Ed publication and the SkillUp Quora Space.
With learning, I have been learning 3 new skills every month for the past 3 years. I frequently write about learning in SkillUp Ed and in SkillUp Academy. At SkillUp Academy, I’m the founder and the head researcher and writer. I frequently organize learning workshops both for businesses and individuals and speak at internal and public events.
With photography, I’ve done contract work for NGO operations (including Doctors Without Borders), events (including WeWork), and portraits.
My passion is to blend my skills of learning, writing, researching, and engineering.
Sagar has studied Corporate Social Responsibility from HCL Academy, Public Health Crisis from The John Hopkins University through Coursera, Sustainability in Indian Context from Azim Premji University, NGO Management from CII-CISM, The Meridian – A Leadership Course by Common Purpose, Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application and a Commerce graduate. A social entrepreneur by nature, loves social adventure which he started during his young days as a volunteer and continuing the journey thus far. He is determine to make social equity and equality – accessible to the poorest of the poor.
He shares his expertise with grassroots NGOs across India as an Impact & Fundraising Consultant and as a Sustainability Policy Advisor. He sits in the Board of reputed organisations namely -Climate Change A Reality Foundation (CCARF), Kalinga Innovation Foundation & Operation Sahay Foundation(OSF). He is an active volunteer and have travelled extensively in the US, Europe and Asia Pacific to create a community of innovators and strengthen social entrepreneurs to make this planet a better place for all.
Sagar has studied Corporate Social Responsibility from HCL Academy,
Public Health Crisis from The John Hopkins University through Coursera, Sustainability in Indian Context from Azim Premji University, completed a Course on NGO Management in CII-CISM, The Meridian – A Leadership Course by Common Purpose, Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application and a Commerce graduate. A social entrepreneur by nature, loves social adventure which he started during his young days as a volunteer and continuing the journey thus far. He is determine to make social equity and equality – accessible to the poorest of the poor.
He shares his expertise with other NGOs across India as an Impact & Fundraising Consultant and as a Sustainability Policy Advisor especially with the grassroot voluntary organizations. Currently he seats in the Board of reputed organizations namely -Climate Change A Reality Foundation (CCARF) & Operation Sahay Foundation(OSF). He is an active volunteer and have travelled extensively in the US, Europe and Asia Pacific to create a community of innovators and strengthen social entrepreneurs to make this planet a better place to live in.