Acharya CA Prof. Dr. Shankar Ghanshamdas Andani

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Acharya CA Prof. Dr. Shankar Ghanshamdas Andani is an Indian Chartered Accountant, academician, author, and social contributor. He has been in professional practice for more than nineteen years and is widely recognized for his academic achievements, international recognitions, and contributions to finance, banking, economics, and social initiatives.

Early Life

Dr. Shankar Ghanshamdas Andani was born on 03 April 1978 in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra (now known as Ahilya Nagar). He pursued his education with a strong academic orientation toward commerce, finance, economics, and law.

Education

Dr. Andani holds multiple academic and professional qualifications, including:

  • Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA)
  • Master of Commerce (Costing)
  • Master of Arts (Economics)
  • Master of Business Administration (Finance)
  • State Eligibility Test (Commerce)
  • FAFD
  • GDCA
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Banking
  • Doctor of Literature (D.Lit – Honorary)

Professional Career

Dr. Andani has been engaged in Chartered Accountancy practice for over nineteen years. His professional work spans accounting, auditing, taxation, financial advisory, and institutional consultancy.

He has served as:

  • Chartered Accountant to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi
  • Chartered Accountant to Ahmednagar Municipal Corporation

In addition to professional practice, he is actively involved in academic and intellectual pursuits as a visiting and guest lecturer at international and Indian universities.

Positions Held

Dr. Shankar Ghanshamdas Andani has held leadership and advisory roles in professional, social, and nonprofit organizations, including:

  • Founder – SAAI and Company, Chartered Accountants
  • President – Saai Indian Trust Association, New Delhi
  • President – Elite Chamber of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi
  • Vice President – Gantavya Sansthan, New Delhi
  • Vice President – Excellence Chamber of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi
  • President – Guru Saai Foundation, Ahmednagar
  • President – Param Anandam Trust, New Delhi
  • President – U.A. Creative Lines Plus, New Delhi
  • Secretary – Sat Naam Sakshi Gaushala, Ahmednagar
  • Trustee – Sindh Hind Seva Mandal, Ahmednagar
  • Trustee – Sadh Sangat Guru Nanak Darbar, Ahmednagar
  • Secretary – Sindhi Sports Federation, Ahilya Nagar
  • Secretary – Sai Seva Federation, Ahilya Nagar
  • Trustee – Sindhi Premium League, Ahmednagar
  • National Secretary – Nirja Green Foundation
  • National Co-Convener – All Media Council, New Delhi
  • State Advisor – Maharashtra Patrakar Sangh
  • National Advisor – Bhartiya Samajik Sanstha Mahasangh

Academic and Teaching Engagements

Dr. Andani has served as a visiting and guest lecturer at:

  • Kidney University, Florida, United States
  • Multiple universities and academic institutions across India

Awards and Recognitions

Dr. Shankar Ghanshamdas Andani has received extensive national and international recognition, including:

  • Nobel Peace Prize Nominee
  • Padma Shri Nominee
  • World Citizen Award recipient
  • Medal of Excellence Award from the United Nations of America President Office
  • World Pool Member
  • World Peace Ambassador
  • International PEN Award
  • World Diplomatic Award
  • Recipient of 378 international awards
  • Recipient of 2,180 national awards
  • 27 lifetime achievement awards
  • Holder of 125 national, international, and world book of records (registered as the only Indian)
  • Recipient of 101 honorary doctorate certificates

Additional recognitions include:

  • 75 honorary doctorate awards
  • 111 world records
  • 21 lifetime achievement awards
  • Over 1,680 national and international awards
  • Acharya Padvi awarded by Yogesh Parivartan Trust, New Delhi
  • Recognition on a world postage stamp
  • Inclusion in the Geoscan Satellite Alferov Mission (2025)

Publications

Dr. Andani is the author of five published books. His work includes contributions to literature, finance, technology, and social themes, including books related to artificial intelligence, business growth, and large-scale poetry compilations.

Other Contributions

He has been associated with major literary and intellectual initiatives, including the launch of India’s first and largest poetry book featuring 1,121 poems on the subject “आई – Mother” and publications related to artificial intelligence for business growth.

Social Work and Philanthropy

Dr. Shankar Ghanshamdas Andani has been actively involved in social welfare initiatives across India. His contributions focus on financial transparency for nonprofit organizations, education support, healthcare access, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability.

His social work initiatives include:

  • Free tax consultation for 1,251 trusts and NGOs
  • Free audit services for 521 NGOs
  • Operation of a self-managed gaushala
  • Trustee role in five gaushalas
  • Consultant for 65 gaushalas
  • Operation of an orphanage (Anath Ashram) supporting 60 children free of cost
  • Reconstruction of various temples
  • Educational support for underprivileged students including fees and stationery
  • Free food distribution (Annadan) since the COVID-19 period
  • Operation of multiple free medical check-up centers
  • Leadership of tree plantation programs across India

Dr. Andani is also recognized as an NGO expert and trainer, guiding organizations on financial management, compliance, and governance.

Personal Philosophy

Dr. Andani’s work reflects a commitment to academic excellence, financial integrity, social responsibility, peace advocacy, and intellectual development across national and international platforms.

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