The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore has selected Professor Srivardhini K Jha for the National Teacher Award 2025, which is initiated by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India. Professor Srivardhini K Jha is a faculty member of the Entrepreneurship area and Chairperson of the IIM Bangalore’s startup incubator, NSRCEL.
The National Teachers’ Award 2025 recognises teachers who have made significant contributions to teaching, innovation, research, and institution building, enriching students’ lives and the pursuit of high-quality education in the country. The Honourable President of India will bestow the award at the felicitation ceremony on September 5, 2025, at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi.
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Professor Srivardhini K Jha of IIM Bangalore
As a Teacher, Professor Jha is well celebrated by students in all programs, such as MBA, online BBA and PhD. Professor Srivardhini K Jha has also written and delivered multiple entrepreneurship-focused courses, and her classes are known for their pedagogical innovation, interactive design and engaging delivery. Professor Jha has also played a significant role in enhancing India’s entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem.
Professor Srivardhini K Jha has served as the Chairperson of NSRCEL since 2022 and has been overseeing incubation and acceleration of ventures across industries in 25 states, with the Centre affecting over 1000 enterprises each year. Professor Jha has also played an instrumental role in increasing the NSRCEL’s emphasis on female entrepreneurs and companies addressing hard challenges in fields such as climate action and social innovation.
Achievements of Professor Srivardhini K Jha
Professor Srivardhini K Jha also has many commendable achievements under her belt, being the Chairperson of NSRCEL and a faculty member of the Entrepreneurship area of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore. Below is the list of some of Professor Jha’s accomplishments:-
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Educational Background and Work Experience of Professor Srivardhini Jha
Professor Srivardhini K Jha also holds a very strong educational background from a renowned world university like Stanford University and IIM Bangalore. She has also held top management positions in various famous organisations, which helped her build an industrial perspective. Below is the list of the educational background and work experience of Professor Srivardhini K Jha:-
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