A Doctorate in Philosophy and a senior academician, Dr Sridhar’s life has inspired many. He has held many eminent posts, having served as Member Secretary of the Karnataka Knowledge Commission and Karnataka State Innovation Council. He is a trainer for various organizations and a passionate activist for social and national causes. He was conferred with the Karnataka Rajyothsava Award by the Government of Karnataka, the Kempegowda Award by Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagar Palika (BBMP), and the General President Gold Medal by the Indian Science Congress Association. He serves on the Advisory Board of prominent nation-level education councils such as the CABE, All India Board of Management Studies, AICTE, and Executive Council of Central University of Gujarat, among others. He is also the Honorary President of the Centre for Educational and Social Studies (CESS), an initiative of Vidyarthi Shikshana Seva Trust. Dr. Sridhar is now Co-Founder – Chancellor of Chanakya University.