Dr. Jawahar Surisetti has announced his appointment as the Vice Chancellor of RISU, marking a significant milestone in Chhattisgarh’s educational landscape as the state’s first dedicated skills university comes into focus.
Sharing the news on LinkedIn, Dr. Jawahar Surisetti expressed his enthusiasm about taking on the new role, stating:
“I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Vice Chancellor at RISU – Chhattisgarh’s first Skills University!”
Known globally for his thought leadership in education, mental health, digital wellbeing, and innovation, Dr. Surisetti brings with him the experience of delivering over 1,600 seminars worldwide, mentoring startups, and advising governments on education and smart city planning. A bestselling author of parenting books like Mama and Me and Go to Hell or Come to Me, he is also a TED speaker and a columnist for Speaking Tree.
With accolades including the Bharat Shiksha Ratna Samman and the title of “Man of the Year – India” conferred by a US State for his contributions to social education, Dr. Surisetti’s appointment is expected to accelerate RISU’s vision of empowering youth through practical, future-ready skill development.
This marks a significant step in the state’s efforts to position itself as a hub for vocational excellence and innovation-driven education.
