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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 distinguished fellows from various states of India and abroad.



Dr. C. Kezi Selva Vijila

Professor
Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering
&
Controller of Examinations
Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Validity: 1st May 2022 - 30th April 2024

Prof. Dr. V. Sasirekha

Dean
Faculty of Management
SRM University Vadapalani Campus
Chennai

Validity: 5th Sep 2022 - 4th Sep 2024

Dr. Naveen B P

Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training & Research (NITTTR)
Kolkata, West Bengal

Validity: 5th Sep 2022 - 4th Sep 2024

Dr. R. Rajeswari

Professor
Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Government College of Technology (Autonomous)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Validity: 5th Sep 2022 - 4th Sep 2024

Dr. G. Subhalakshmi

Assistant Professor
School of Law
Pondicherry University, Puducherry

Validity: 5th Sep 2022 - 4th Sep 2024

Ms. B. Pavalaselvi

Teacher
Holy Family Convent Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Keelkattalai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Validity: 5th Sep 2022 - 4th Sep 2024

Ms. Deepa K. E.

Assistant Professor
Department of Commerce
Dhanraj Baid Jain College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Validity: 5th Sep 2022 - 4th Sep 2024

Dr. M. Chandrasekaran

Professor & Dean - Academic Courses
Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS)
Pallavaram, Tamil Nadu

Validity: 1st Oct 2022 - 30th Sep 2024

Dr. G. H. Kerinab Beenu

Professor & Head
Department of Management Sciences
S.A. Engineering College (Autonomous)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Validity: 1st Oct 2022 - 30th Sep 2024

Ms. Saeeda Ahmed

Founding Director
Education Partnerships UK Ltd.
London, United Kingdom

Validity: 1st Oct 2022 - 30th Sep 2024

Ms. Sukruti Narayanan

Director - Business Growth & Public Relations
Me TV
Melbourne, Australia

Validity: 1st Oct 2022 - 30th Sep 2024

Dr. Prisca O. Bob

Lecturer
Department of English Language
College of Arts & Social Sciences
Evangel University, Akaeze
Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Validity: 15th Oct 2022 - 14th Oct 2024

Dr. Arti Chandani

Professor
Jaipuria Institute of Management
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Validity: 15th Oct 2022 - 14th Oct 2024

Dr. Anuradha Sekhri

Associate Professor of Education & Evaluation Studies
Institute for Development & Communication
Approved Research Centre
Punjab University, Chandigarh

Validity: 8th Mar 2023 - 7th Mar 2025

Dr. Aarthi Aishwarya Devendran

Geographic Information Systems Engineer
LKAB Minerals
Malmberget, Sweden

Validity: 8th Mar 2023 - 7th Mar 2025

Dr. J. Antony Jerald Anand

Founder & Managing Trustee, MINDS Trust
&
Chief Executive Officer, MINDSPA
Chitlapakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Validity: 1st May 2023 - 30th Apr 2025

Ms. Shanthi H G

Managing Director
Shree Dhanya Info
Selaiyur
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Validity: 1st May 2023 - 30th Apr 2025

Ms. Jayalakshmi M. R

Proprietrix
Jalak Art Studio
Nolambur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Validity: 1st May 2023 - 30th Apr 2025

Dr. R. S. Dinesh

Founder & Managing Trustee
Hope Organization for People Empowerment
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

Validity: 1st May 2023 - 30th Apr 2025

Dr. S. Anuzsiya

Senior Lecturer in History, Grade I
Department of Social Sciences
Faculty of Arts & Culture
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Oluvil, Sri Lanka

Validity: 23rd Aug 2023 - 22nd Aug 2025

Dr. Gurmeet Singh

Vice Principal
&
Associate Professor & Head
P.G. Department of Mathematics
GSSDGS Khalsa College
Patiala, Punjab

Validity: 5th Sep 2023 - 4th Sep 2025

Capt. Dr. P. Karpagavalli

Associate Professor
Department of History
Sri GVG Visalakshi College for Women (Autonomous)
Udumalpet, Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu

Validity: 5th Sep 2023 - 4th Sep 2025

Dr. Brindha S

Assistant Professor
School of Arts, Science, Humanities & Education (SASHE)
SASTRA Deemed University
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Validity: 5th Sep 2023 - 4th Sep 2025

Ms. Koyel Mallick

Assistant Professor - English
Department of Humanities
Heritage Institute of Technology
Kolkata, West Bengal

Validity: 5th Sep 2023 - 4th Sep 2025

Mr. S. Parameswaren

Director & Head - Operations
MindSpa Technologies
Chitlapakkam
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Validity: 5th Sep 2023 - 4th Sep 2025

Ms. Subbulakshmi C

Founder & Managing Trustee
SAKI Trust
Virugambakkam
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Validity: 5th Sep 2023 - 4th Sep 2025

Dr. T. Kumuthavalli

Assistant Professor & Head
Department of Lifelong Learning
Bharathidasan University
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

Validity: 5th Sep 2023 - 4th Sep 2025

Ms. Padmajah Narasimhan

Founder & Director
Niyathi Training & Content Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (NTCSPL)
Ittamadu
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Validity: 5th Sep 2023 - 4th Sep 2025

Ms. Theviga Rani Wemel

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
LTT Global Communications Sdn Bhd
Selangor DE, Malaysia

Validity: 1st Jan 2024 - 31st Dec 2025

Dr. Jari Salo

Professor & Head of Marketing Unit
Department of Economics & Management
University of Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland

Validity: 1st Jan 2024 - 31st Dec 2025

Dr. Patrick Osa. Oviasuyi

Professor
Department of Public Administration
Faculty of Management Sciences
Ambrose Alli University
Ekpoma, Nigeria

Validity: 1st Jan 2024 - 31st Dec 2025

Dr. Luzaan Hamilton

Associate Professor
School of Management Studies
North-West University (Vanderbijlpark Campus)
South Africa

Validity: 1st Jan 2024 - 31st Dec 2025

Dr. Lathangi R

Associate Professor
School of Management
Presidency University
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Validity: 1st Jan 2024 - 31st Dec 2025

Dr. Sheeba Khalid

Assistant Professor - III
Amity Law School
Amity University Lucknow Campus
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Validity: 1st Jan 2024 - 31st Dec 2025

Dr. K. Vasanthi Kumari

Assistant Professor & Head
Department of Business Administration
RV Government Arts College
Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu

Validity: 1st Jan 2024 - 31st Dec 2025

Dr. Baby Sam Saamuel

Director
New York Council of Non-Profits (NYCON), USA
&
Founding President
Anjappam Trust, Kerala

Validity: 1st Jan 2024 - 31st Dec 2025

Dr. D. Anitha Kumari

Associate Professor
School of Management Studies & Commerce
Vels Institute of Science Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS) (Deemed to be University)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Validity: 8th Mar 2024 - 7th Mar 2026

Dr. Pratima Jagadeesh

Founder & Director
Crecers Academy
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Validity: 8th Mar 2024 - 7th Mar 2026