Biography

The journey of an educationist, entrepreneur, and visionary leader

Nittin Kathuria

Born: 20 May, 1981

Educationist • Entrepreneur • Visionary Leader

Education

  • • Schooling from Birla Education Trust, Pilani
  • • B.E. in Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • • PG Diploma in Footwear Technology

Key Achievements

  • • 4x National Award Winner
  • • Pioneer in Footwear Technology Education
  • • Founder of Shiksha Yatra
  • • Director General of PPU

Leadership

Leading multiple educational institutes across India with a vision for excellence in science, technology, and management education.

Early Career & Vision

In a short span of time, Mr. Nittin Kathuria established himself first as a C&F and then as a renowned industrialist in footwear. He is all set to achieve his mission - Education.

He has a clear vision of international standards of education, and the determination to realize his dream of achieving excellence in the fields of science & technology, management & media studies.

Educational Leadership

He is the Director General of PPU, a leading group of educational institutes including PPIMT, PPIFT, PPIPS, PPCE, SMPC at Hisar in addition to PPIFT at Bahadurgarh, Ranchi, and Bhubaneswar.

He is the first person to establish self-financing educational institutes in footwear technology in India and the pioneer in initiating AICTE approved B.Tech in footwear Technology in India.

SHIKSHA YATRA

He is the first to launch free Computer awareness program called 'SHIKSHA YATRA' with the slogan 'AAo baccho tumhe padhayen watan ko khushhaal banayen' for the poor, especially women and children in their villages across the length and breadth of Haryana.

"Shiksha Yatra is the best investment that I have ever made."

Personality & Values

He has a simple but distinctive personality rooted well in righteousness, soft communication, straightforwardness, self-discipline and efficient administration - all committed to human values.

Awards & Recognition

Shiksha Ratan Award from Sh. Shivraj Patil, Governor Punjab

Bharat Shiksha Ratan Award from Union Minister Sh. Harish Rawat

Outstanding College Award by a panel of experts at SOE Global Education Award

Mother Teresa Award from Global Achievers Foundation

Memberships & Associations

• Member of LIC Chairman Club

• Member of All India Association of Engineering

• Member of Delhi Management Association

• Member of Krishan Parnami Group

• Attended numerous workshops and conferences in India and abroad