Sridhar Makam Krishnamurthy

Sridhar Makam Krishnamurthy
Born	(1954-09-15) September 15, 1954 (age 70) Hindupur, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation(s)	Educationist, researcher, policy expert
Known for	Contributions to education policy, National Education Policy 2023
Awards	Padma Shri (2024) Karnataka Rajyotsava Award Kempegowda Award

Sridhar Makam Krishnamurthy (born 15 September 1954) is an Indian educationist, researcher, and education policy expert. He has contributed to the development of higher education frameworks and policy reforms in India. In 2024, he was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour, for his contributions to literature and education. ^{[1] [2]}

Early life and education

Krishnamurthy was born in Bharathipur village near Hindupur in Andhra Pradesh. He pursued his undergraduate education at SDGS College in Hindupur and later studied at Bangalore University and the University of Mysore. ^[3]

Affiliations and recognitions

Krishnamurthy has been associated with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in various capacities. He is a Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. His other recognitions include the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award, Kempegowda Award, Shikshan Bhushan by Akhil Bharatiya Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh, and the General President Gold Medal of the Indian Science Congress Association. ^[4]

References

1. "Padma Awards 2024" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
2. "Padma Awards 2024 announced". Press Information Bureau. Government of India. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
3. "M K Sridhar: Wheelchair-bound educationist from Karnataka who made it to Padma Shri". The Economic Times. 24 January 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
4. "9 Padma awardees: Burn survivor, disabled achiever, wheelchair-bound educationist awarded". The Hans India. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2025.