About
Dr. Sakshi Vermani Rishi is a visionary education leader with 19+ years of experience bridging ancient Indian wisdom with modern psychology and pedagogy. An Associate Professor, certified psychotherapist, and Gita scholar, she champions holistic education, emotional intelligence, and life skills to nurture value-driven, emotionally resilient educators and learners, shaping future-ready institutions through transformative, purpose-led education.
Work Experience
- Associate Professor, Rishihood University
- HOD, Bhavan’s Leelawati Munshi College of Education (2018–2022)
- Assistant Professor, Gitarattan Institute (2012–2018)
- Assistant Professor, Oxford College of Educationn (2011-2012)
- Lecturer, Bhargava College of Education, J&K (2005-2006)
Education
BA (Programme) University of Jammu (2001)
MA (Political Science)PGDEMA, IGNOU (2012)
Ph.D (Ph.D. Education & Bhagwad Gita)GGSIPU (2022)
Research Areas
Teacher Education, IKS, Indian Psychology, Philosophy and sociology of education, Positive Psychology, Guidance and Counselling, Educational leadership and Management, Value Education and lifer skills
Publications
- “Reflections on Emotional Intelligence in the Bhagavad Gita” – MERI Journal
- “Bhagavad Gita: An Insight to Emotional Intelligence” – International Seminar at
- Kurukshetra University
- “Teachings ofGita to Cope with Pandemic Stress” – International Journal of Research
- “Science ofHappinessthrough Gita” – NIOS Publication
Awards & Recognitions
- All rounder award from GIAST (2014-2017)
- Best Educator Award (2019) BLMCE
- Best Faculty Award- 2023-24 from Rishihood University
Further Additions
- Teaching of Social Science
- Guidance&Counselling (BookMan)
- QualityAssurance in Higher Education – Scholar’s Press (Germany,translated into 6
- languages)
- Knowledge &Curriculum Perspectives
Others
- Two projects completed : sanction from ICCSR and other from IKS division, ministry of Education