Dr. S.R. Harish Acharya
Managing Editor, Sahakara Spandana
Dr. S.R. Harish Acharya is an eminent co-operator who has been deeply involved in providing strength to the cooperative movement in Karnataka since the last two decades. Dr. Acharya holds Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from Shri Narayana Guru College, Mangalore and completed M. Com degree from Alagappa University Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu. Dr. Acharya also finished his Doctorate degree titled “Role of Cooperatives in implementation of Gandhian concept of an ideal Village: A Study of Dakshina Kannada District” from Department of Gandhian Studies of Mysore University. He has been associated with various cooperative institutions.
Since Dr. Acharya has taken charge as President of Vishwakarma Cooperative Bank ltd, the Bank witnessed vibrant growth and sustained progress on financial parameters. He has also taken keen interest to establish a unique Institute called ‘The Institute for Study and Development of Cooperation (ISDC)’ an institution exclusively working for the betterment of Cooperative sector. In addition to co-operative sector, he has also shown his leadership qualities in political, social and cultural field.
Positions held by Dr. S.R. Harish Acharya
1. Founder of the Institute for Study and Development of Cooperation (ISDC) and presently holding the position of Managing Trustee of the Institution.
2. The President of Vishwakarma Cooperative Bank Ltd. Mangalore since 2010.
3. Former President of the South Canara District Co-operative Union, Mangalore.
4. Currently holding the position of Director of Karnataka State Cooperative Urban Bank Federation Ltd.
5. Former Syndicate Member of Mangalore University.
6. Mentor of monthly journal “Karavali Sahakari” started by Molahalli Shivaraya, who holds the title of ‘Father of Cooperative movement in Coastal Karnataka’.
7. Founder of ‘Dharmanagara Milk Producers Cooperative Society Ltd. Boliyaru’ village of Mangalore Taluk.
Postal Address :
Dr. S.R Harish Acharya
Managing Trustee,
Institute for Study and Development of
Cooperation, ‘Spandana’, #308,3rd Floor,
Bramha Samaj Complex, NavaBharath Circle,
Mangalore – 575 003.
E-mail Address : srh@sahakaraspandana.in