Shankar Prasad Ratha
Shankar Prasad Ratha is an Indian entrepreneur, educationist, and social entrepreneur from Odisha, India. He is known for his contributions to education and literacy through his ventures Surya Pustak Bhandar and Suryashree Trinity School, with a strong focus on holistic, value-based, and skill-oriented learning.
Early Life
He was born on 11 March 1990 in Bargarh, Odisha, India. From an early age, he developed a strong interest in books, learning, and personal development, which later shaped his career in education and entrepreneurship.
Career
Shankar Prasad Ratha began his entrepreneurial journey with the aim of improving access to quality educational resources. He founded Surya Pustak Bhandar, a bookstore that provides school and college textbooks, competitive examination materials, stationery, and academic support to students, teachers, and institutions.
Expanding his vision in the field of formal education, he later established Suryashree Trinity School, an institution dedicated to balanced academic excellence and overall personality development. The school integrates academics with arts, sports, cultural activities, life skills, and value education.
Alongside his business ventures, he is also active as a life coach and mentor, guiding students, parents, and professionals in mindset development, goal setting, confidence building, and leadership skills.
Major Ventures
- Founder – Surya Pustak Bhandar
- Founder – Suryashree Trinity School
Education Philosophy
His work is driven by the belief that education should go beyond textbooks to shape character, thinking ability, and life readiness. He emphasizes discipline, creativity, emotional intelligence, and social responsibility as core elements of learning.
Vision and Mission
His vision is to build sustainable educational institutions that integrate formal, informal, and non-formal education, creating future-ready citizens. His mission is to make quality education and mindset coaching accessible and impactful for students and communities.
Personal Beliefs
- Education builds strong individuals and strong nations
- Every child has unique potential
- Businesses should serve society along with growth