Ritesh Hada
Ritesh Hada is an Indian entrepreneur and educationalist, serving as the Promoter & Managing Director of the United Group, which operates in the sectors of education, FMCG, hospitality, and textiles. Since 2017, he has also held the position of President at Karnavati University, a private university located in Gujarat, India.[1][2]
Ritesh Hada | |
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| Born | 26 October 1980 (age 44) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Bhawanipur Education Society College |
| Occupation | Promoter & Managing Director of United Group, President of Karnavati University |
| Spouse(s) | Neeti Hada |
| Children | Reyyansh Hada, Shree Hada |
| Parent(s) | Kamal Hada (father), Dropdi Hada (mother) |
| Relatives | Nilesh Hada (brother), Priti Khaitan (sister) |
Early Life and Education
Ritesh Hada was born and raised in Kolkata, India. He completed his undergraduate studies at Bhawanipur Education Society College and later pursued postgraduate studies at De Montfort University in the United Kingdom. In 2003, he relocated to Ahmedabad, Gujarat, to further his career.[3][4]
Career
In 2004, Hada began his professional journey by becoming the President of the Karnavati Medical Education Trust, where he focused on developing educational institutions. His efforts led to the establishment of several educational institutes under the United Group, including the Karnavati School of Dentistry and the Unitedworld School of Business.[5]
In 2012, the United Group expanded its educational offerings with the creation of the United Institute of Design in Ahmedabad. The institute, affiliated with Gulbarga University, offers various design programs.[6][2]
Hada has played a significant role in the growth of Karnavati University, which gained the status of a private university in 2017.[7] The university now comprises multiple institutes offering programs in fields such as design, business, law, and healthcare.[8] His leadership has been marked by a focus on innovation, as seen in initiatives like the Defense Innovation Challenge in collaboration with DRDO and the establishment of Edumystic Global, an international education venture aimed at expanding globally.[9][10]
In addition to his work at Karnavati University, Hada has fostered international collaborations, such as the partnership between Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID) and De Montfort University in the UK. This partnership facilitates student and faculty exchanges, enriching the design education experience.[11]
Personal Life
Ritesh Hada is married to Neeti Hada, and the couple has two children, Reyyansh Hada and Shree Hada. His family includes his brother, Nilesh Hada, who is involved in the education sector, and his sister, Priti Khaitan.[12]
Awards and Recognition
- 2020 - Excellence in Education Award by CSR Awards
- 2019 - Best Private Dental College Award by DIAC
- 2019 - The Best Emerging University of Gujarat by DIAC
- 2018 - Best Design Institute in India (UID) by WEA
- 2018 - IP Emerging Campus of the Year (Legal) by IPPO[13][14]
- 2017 - Top 10 Promising Law Colleges in India (UWSL) by HER[15]
References
- ↑ "Karnavati University holds Chhatrniti Aayog on National Education Policy". Vibes of India. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Karnavati University launches five-day Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship Bootcamp". The Blunt Times. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ↑ "Karnavati University's interdisciplinary courses break traditional narratives of design education". United News of India. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ↑ "Graduating Students of UID showcase at 'EDGE 2024'". Sector 360. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ↑ "Tech Schools: How did they lose their mojo?". Business Standard. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ↑ "United Group opens design institute in Ahmedabad". The Economic Times. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ↑ "Amit Shah inaugurates Karnavati University's Youth Parliament of India 2018". Desh Gujarat. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ↑ "Amit Shah, Sam Pitroda, Subramanian Swamy to attend youth parliament event at Karnavati University". The Indian Express. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ↑ "Karnavati University in association with DRDO to host Defence Innovation Challenge". DeshGujarat. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ↑ "Empowering Students Through Interdisciplinary Learning". Indianpreneur. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ↑ "UID partners with UK-based Montfort University design learning". Business Standard. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ↑ "Karnavati University's interdisciplinary courses break traditional narratives of design education". United News of India. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ↑ "Unitedworld School of Law renews focus towards legal education amid COVID-19". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ↑ "Honours". IPPO. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ↑ "Excellence in Education Award". Karnavati University. Retrieved 23 August 2024.