Shanti & Upendra Sharma
The trust’s name carries its purpose: Shanti Upendra Foundation for Development Initiatives is founded in loving memory of the parents of Prof. (Dr.) Chandra Bhushan Sharma — Shanti and Upendra Sharma. Every lecture, scholarship and initiative SUFDI supports carries their name forward.
Prof. (Dr.) Chandra Bhushan Sharma — Vice Chancellor, Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag, Jharkhand
About
Prof. Chandra Bhushan Sharma currently serves as Vice Chancellor of Vinoba Bhave University in Hazaribag, Jharkhand. Trained as a linguist with close to four decades in education, he holds an M.Phil. from JNU and a PhD from the University of Hull, UK, completed on a Commonwealth Scholarship. His book Shiksha Samaj Aur Rajniti examines language policy, student politics and institutional reform within Indian education.
Sarita Sharma — Founder & CEO, Yogsarita (OPC) Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
About
Sarita Sharma is the Co-Founder of SUFDI and, separately, the Founder and CEO of Yogsarita (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. in New Delhi, where she teaches and studies Yoga with an academic interest in the philosophy and science behind its practices. A software engineering technologist for nearly three decades, Sarita developed a deep interest in Yoga philosophy and science through her own practice, describing herself as a Yoga Anveshak — an explorer of the Yogic path. She has been teaching and training in Yoga concepts and practices since 2016, holding a Diploma in Yoga-vidya from Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, New Delhi, and an MA in Yoga from Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani. She brings a multi-dimensional background: she began in research on Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery for fractured femur neck bones at the University of Hull, England, later became an Assistant Professor teaching Software Engineering, Management Information Systems and Optimization Techniques in India, and then spent 22 years in software development across business, K-12 education, pharmaceutical lab testing, health monitoring and advertising outreach analysis.
Our Charter
Shanti Upendra Foundation For Development Initiatives (SUFDI) is a General Charitable Trust. The major objectives of SUFDI is to reach education to all, training, research and advancement of knowledge amongst the public in general. SUFDI will also work to establish, maintain and run studentships, scholarships, organize memorial lectures and render other kind of aid to students/scholars including organization of coaching classes, supply of books, stipends, medals and other incentives to study, without any distinction as to caste, colour, race, creed or sex. To grant support to deserving students/scholars for attending conferences in India or abroad and also fund foreign nationals to attend conference, conducting research or other activities in the area of education, training or research in India.
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Who Delivered Each Lecture
Chief Patron Prof. (Dr.) Chandra Bhushan Sharma
Founder, SUFDI | Vice-Chancellor, Vinoba Bhave University
Guest Speaker Prof. Nageshwar Rao
Former Vice-Chancellor, IGNOU & Chairman of the Executive Committee (EC) of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
Guest Speaker Shri. Shiv Kumar
National Secretary, Vidya Bharati
Guest Speaker Prof. Saroj Sharma
Vice-Chancellor, Ranchi Univesity, Ranchi
Guest Speaker Dr. Raman Kumar Jha
Vice Chancellor- Columbia Professional University (CPU), Raipur
Guest Speaker Prof. Pawan Kumar Sharma
Registrar, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University, New Delhi
Four Areas of Work
Access to Education
Reaching education, training and knowledge to the public at large — the founding purpose the rest of the trust’s work sits under.
Studentships & Scholarships
Running scholarships, stipends, medals and other study incentives for deserving students and scholars.
Coaching & Study Aid
Organising coaching classes and supplying books, so cost isn’t what decides who gets to prepare
Research & Conferences
Funding students, scholars and researchers — including foreign nationals — to attend and conduct conferences and research in India.
"Support is extended to deserving students and scholars without discrimination as to caste, colour, race, creed or sex."
Standing Policy of the TrustReaching the Right People
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SUSHAMAJAY Scholarship Programme
It has been agreed between Aparna Sharma and the Shanti Upendra Foundation for Development Initiatives (SUFDI) to institute a scholarship in the name of Late Sushama Sharma and Late Ajay Kumar parents of Aparna Sharma and Kokil Sharma of Manjhaul, Dist. Begusarai (Bihar).
The scholarship scheme would be known as Sushamajay Scholarship.
Ms. Aparna Sharma has agreed to initially donate one lakh rupees per year towards Sushamajay Scholarship. Depending upon the success of the scholarship Ms. Aparna Sharma and SUFDI may decide to establish a corpus fund for the purpose. Ten percent of the donation and when the corpus fund is established, interest earned, would be charged towards administrative charges by the SUFDI.
The scholarship would be given to deserving meritorious girls who lost their parents or one of the parents. Donations may also be given to institutions in terms of support to library and /or equipment for use by all children which will bear the seal of Sushamajay Scholarship.
The scholarship would cover the tuition fee and/or hostel fee depending upon the funds available and the need of the learner(s).
The SUFDI will have complete freedom in deciding on the criteria of screening and award of Sushamajay Schlorship.
"Education with Dignity, Opportunity for Every Child."
Fee Freeship Tiers
Complete tuition waiver for the most deserving students.
50% tuition support for qualifying families.
25% relief to ease the financial burden.
Fund a Scholarship
Every contribution goes toward books, uniforms, meals and fee freeships. Pick an amount — the UPI link, QR code and total below update automatically.
Send SUFDI a Message
Reach SUFDI directly:
📞 +91 9810512605
✉️ cbsharma01@gmail.com