P. J. Sudhakar

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Patnala Sudhakar
Born
Patnala J Sudhakar

(1957-12-01) 1 December 1957 (age 68)
Pedagadi village, Pendurthi Visakhapatnam district Andhra Pradesh
OccupationProfessor, social scientist
Websitedrpjsudhakar.blogspot.in

Patnala J Sudhakar (born 1 December 1957) obtained more than one hundred and Ten Degrees and set up a World Record.[1][2][3] Sudhakar is the only living man to hold so many degrees to his credit after Maharashtra's Shrikant Jichkar from Nagpur having 25 degrees and Karanataka's Yagyaneshwaran having 32 degrees, both not alive anymore.[3]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Born in Pedagadi village, Pendurthi mandal of Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh to Moshesu and Kanthamma couple who were agricultural labourers, Sudhakar had to discontinue his studies after high school due to abject poverty. Sudhakar took to grazing buffaloes for a monthly fee besides attending to farm work to support his life. However, at the age of 20, Sudhakar joined the CBI as a junior assistant.[4] He took ten degrees a year since then, through correspondence courses and open universities. In 1980s, he obtained his first degree in law.

Education[edit | edit source]

Sudhakar obtained more than one hundred and Ten Degrees.[5] As of June 2014, he is pursuing M. A. Anthropology from IGNOU and Ph.D. in Human Rights from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University.

Career[edit | edit source]

Sudhakar contested for president of India in 2012; he filed his nomination papers on 29 July 2012.[2][6] Sudhakar has 35 years of experience in Teaching, Administration and Mass Media.[7] He has worked in several organisations like Central Bureau of Investigation – CBI, DCI, MMTC, Press Information Bureau(PIB), All India Radio, Doordarshan, Publications Division and Ministry of Defence etc. He passed his Civil Services Examination in 1987 and went to work for the Indian Information Service (IIS).[4]

Sudhakar is working as Additional Director General Press Information Bureau(PIB), Bhopal.[3] He is the official biographer and historian of Ravuri Bharadwaja, Winner of 2012 Jnanpeeth Award.[8]

He led workshops on media, News writing,[9][10] protection of wetlands,[11] RTI, minorities rights,[12] empowerment of disabled,[13][14] Intellectual property rights and social issues. Conducted Personality development classes, Motivating Youth especially weaker sections of society.[15][16]

He is advisor of Institute of Education Research and Development,[17] National Vice President - Global Forum for Public Relations and Founder President - National Public Relation Association of India. He has been a visiting or guest professor at many Indian universities.[18]

Books and writings[edit | edit source]

The Minister of Information and Broadcasting & Culture, Shri S. Jaipal Reddy releasing the book ‘Dr. Ravuri Bhardwaja’ written by Dr. Patnala Sudhakar in New Delhi on March 8, 2005

Sudhakar has done research on the writings, poems, novels and life of Dr Ravoori Bharadwaja. He has written a book on his life Smruti sahityam loo ee shatabdi goppa rachayita dr ravoori bharadwaj which was released by the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy on 2 May 2013 in Ravindra Bharati, Hyderabad. He also wrote two more books Ravoori Bharadwaja – titled Sahithya Jeevana Samaram and a book in hindi.[8]

Sudhakar have published an article of Ravoori Bharadwaja in Yojana in 1999, July edition while serving as the Editor of Yojana, Hyderabad. The article presents the brief biography and literary values of Bharadwaja’s literature.[19]

He wrote about Akkineni Nageswara Rao and his works.[20] He has written books on various social issues.[21]

Awards[edit | edit source]

  • He received Raja Ram Mohan Roy Mission National Award in 2009.[22][23]
  • He received Life Term Achievement Award in 2010 from Chaitanya Art Theatres, Hyderabad.[24]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ J.S. IFTHEKHAR (17 August 2010). "100 degrees and counting". The Hindu. Hyderabad, India. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Deepshikha Punj (6 July 2012). "Record rush". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Dr PJ Sudhakar's journey: From washing dishes to earning 119 degrees". News18. Bhilai, Chhattisgarh,India. 10 February 2014. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Senior AIR officer takes charge". The Hindu. Delhi, India. 6 June 2012. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
  5. ↑ Zahoorullah S MD. "Educational Qualifications". http://drpjsudhakar.blogspot.in. Retrieved 18 August 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  6. ↑ Iftikhar Gilani (2 July 2012). "Prez polls: A candidate with 102 degrees, 12 doctorates". Daily News and Analysis. New Delhi, India. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
  7. ↑ Zahoorullah S MD. "Government Posts and Offices". http://drpjsudhakar.blogspot.in. Retrieved 19 August 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Realities of life inspired my writings: Ravuri". thehansindi. Hyderabad,India. 6 May 2013. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
  9. ↑ "Media Society organises a Workshop on "News Writing and Reporting Techniques"" (PDF). Central University of Himachal Pradesh. 6 April 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  10. ↑ "CUHP Media Society organises a Workshop on "News Writing and Reporting Techniques"". himsamachar. 6 April 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  11. ↑ "Protection oF Wetlands". http://pib.gov.in. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 6 August 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  12. ↑ SM Fasiullah (12 January 2013). "Muslims should use pen to remove the veil of ignorance and spread Islam'". twocircles. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  13. ↑ P J Sudhakar (10 December 2013). "Empowerment of Disabled". Northern Times. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  14. ↑ P J Sudhakar (10 December 2013). "Empowerment of Disabled People". Isikkim. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  15. ↑ "Seminar on Official Language rollout ends". Daily Pioneer. 12 March 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  16. ↑ "Personality Development programme held at CDA". Reachout Hyderabad. 16 July 2009. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  17. ↑ "Patrons and Advisors". www.ierdworld.org. Institute of Education Research & Development. Archived from the original on 15 October 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  18. ↑ Zahoorullah S MD. "Guest Faculty". http://drpjsudhakar.blogspot.in. Retrieved 19 August 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  19. ↑ ""GNANPEETH AWARDEE" Dr Ravuri Bharadwaja releases May issue of "Yojana Telugu Monthly"". Newswala. Hyderabad,AP, India. 6 June 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
  20. ↑ Dr P J Sudhakar (28 January 2014). "A Legend of Indian Film Industry Akkineni Nageswara Rao". Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  21. ↑ Zahoorullah S MD. "Published Books". http://drpjsudhakar.blogspot.in. Retrieved 18 August 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  22. ↑ "Sudhakar bags National Award". Oneindia.in. Hyderabad, India. 31 May 2009. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  23. ↑ Zahoorullah S MD. "Awards and Prizes". http://drpjsudhakar.blogspot.in. Retrieved 18 August 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  24. ↑ "Hard work pays: Purandeswari". The Hindu. Visakhapatnam, India. 29 March 2010. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
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