A brief profile of M Pramod Kumar


Name:                                     M. Pramod Kumar 
Designation:                          Assistant Professor (SG),
                                                Amrita Darshanam – International Centre for Spiritual Studies
                                                Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritanagar PO
                                                COIMBATORE – 641 112, T.N.

EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology
(IIT-Madras),Chennai.

M.A. in Historical Studies from Madras University

Currently Pursuing PhD in History 


SUMMARY OF WORK EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

Having completed his degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-Madras),Chennai, in the year 2000, he was employed as a Systems Engineer in Tata Consultancy Services, Hyderabad for a brief while before he left the software industry behind to pursue his interests in Indian Culture and spirituality. He worked in collaboration with the International Forum for India’s Heritage (IFIH) as the National Coordinator, between 2001-2003. He is presently a Trustee of IFIH.
He joined the Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Deemed University), Coimbatore, in 2003 where he designed and executed a unique Cultural Education programme for undergraduate students. He was the Convenor for the Human Excellence Programme at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Coimbatore Kendra and was responsible for introducing and teaching the Human Excellence course for students of the Bhavan’s schools.
He has delivered talks at many schools, colleges and universities, including IIT-Madras, IIT-Kanpur, SRM University etc. He was the recipient of the Yuva Shakti Youth Achievers’ Award 2005 (Tamilnadu) for his commitment and contribution in spreading awareness of India’s rich cultural heritage amongst students and the general public.
His articles on Indian Culture and spirituality are frequently published in journals like The Vedanta Kesari, Yuva Bharati, Vijayvaani and Bharat Niti.
He is the Convenor for the Coimbatore city chapter of Indic Academy. He is also the Secretary General of Ekal Sansthan Coimbatore and the Joint Secretary of Bharatiya Itihasa Sankalana Samiti.
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