Distinguished Fellow status is the highest honour conferred by the Presidium of National Foundation for Entrepreneurship Development (NFED), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on revered academicians, scholars, teachers, entrepreneurs (including social entrepreneurs), practitioners, social activists, consultants, and freelancers for their outstanding and impeccable contributions in their respective fields pertaining to socio-economic development. The Distinguished Fellows are the people of eminence who act as the knowledge capital of NFED and function as its brand ambassadors across the nation and globe. They are expected to propagate the vision and facilitate the mission of NFED by their active representation in professional networking / research publications / consultancy services / talent representations / mentoring activities / training & development / promulgation of conferences / seminars, etc. for its wider reach and publicity. The intellectual potential of distinguished fellows is utilized / recognized accordingly in all the NFED's activities / events (deliver sessions, talks, and lectures pertaining to programmes on self-motivation, self-management, self-employment, skill training, entrepreneurship development, women empowerment, etc.) whichever is appropriate to their expertise. Currently, there are 12 distinguished fellows from various states of India.
Senior Assistant Professor - Marketing
VIT School of Business, VIT-AP University
Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
Validity: 26th Aug 2020 - 25th Aug 2023
Assistant Professor (Computer Applications)
Department of Interdisciplinary Studies
The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Validity: 11th Aug 2021 - 10th Aug 2023
Professor & Deputy Registrar
Chitkara Design School (CDS)
Chitkara University, Punjab
Validity: 11th Aug 2021 - 10th Aug 2023
Associate Professor, Department of Geology
Yogi Vemana University
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh
Validity: 8th Mar 2022 - 7th Mar 2024
Associate Professor & Head
Department of History & PG Studies
Quaid-E-Millath College for Women (Autonomous)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Validity: 8th Mar 2022 - 7th Mar 2024
Professor
Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering
&
Controller of Examinations
Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Validity: 1st May 2022 - 30th April 2024
Professor
Sri Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies
Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
West Tambaram, Chennai
Validity: 5th Sep 2022 - 4th Sep 2024
Associate Professor & Head
Department of Civil Engineering
School of Engineering & Technology
Amity University (Gurgaon Campus)
Gurugram, Haryana
Validity: 5th Sep 2022 - 4th Sep 2024
Professor
Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Government College of Technology (Autonomous)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Validity: 5th Sep 2022 - 4th Sep 2024
Assistant Professor
School of Law
Pondicherry University, Puducherry
Validity: 5th Sep 2022 - 4th Sep 2024
Teacher
Holy Family Convent Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Keelkattalai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Validity: 5th Sep 2022 - 4th Sep 2024
Assistant Professor
Department of Commerce
Dhanraj Baid Jain College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Validity: 5th Sep 2022 - 4th Sep 2024
Professor & Dean - Academic Courses
Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS)
Pallavaram, Tamil Nadu
Validity: 1st Oct 2022 - 30th Sep 2024
Professor & Head
Department of Management Sciences
S.A. Engineering College (Autonomous)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Validity: 1st Oct 2022 - 30th Sep 2024
Founding Director
Education Partnerships UK Ltd.
London, United Kingdom
Validity: 1st Oct 2022 - 30th Sep 2024
Director - Business Growth & Public Relations
Me TV
Melbourne, Australia
Validity: 1st Oct 2022 - 30th Sep 2024
Lecturer
Department of English Language
College of Arts & Social Sciences
Evangel University, Akaeze
Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Validity: 15th Oct 2022 - 14th Oct 2024
Professor
Jaipuria Institute of Management
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Validity: 15th Oct 2022 - 14th Oct 2024
Associate Professor of Education & Evaluation Studies
Institute for Development & Communication
Approved Research Centre
Punjab University, Chandigarh
Validity: 8th Mar 2023 - 7th Mar 2025
Geographic Information Systems Engineer
LKAB Minerals
Malmberget, Sweden
Validity: 8th Mar 2023 - 7th Mar 2025
Founder & Managing Trustee, MINDS Trust
&
Chief Executive Officer, MINDSPA
Chitlapakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Validity: 1st May 2023 - 30th Apr 2025
Managing Director
Shree Dhanya Info
Selaiyur
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Validity: 1st May 2023 - 30th Apr 2025
Proprietrix
Jalak Art Studio
Nolambur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Validity: 1st May 2023 - 30th Apr 2025
Founder & Managing Trustee
Hope Organization for People Empowerment
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Validity: 1st May 2023 - 30th Apr 2025