About us

Udaya means “rising,” like the sunrise.
Not as a sudden moment, but as a gradual brightening. That is what Udaya stands for.

We believe that leadership today requires more than strategy and performance. It requires awareness. Reflection. Responsibility. In a time of polarization, pressure, and constant acceleration, we create space to slow down and refocus.

Udaya is a platform where professionals, entrepreneurs, and thinkers come together to connect, reflect, and take action. Our gatherings—ranging from conferences to intimate dinners—bring together timeless wisdom and contemporary challenges.

The principle of dharma is central.
Dharma means acting responsibly—knowing what your role is and living accordingly. Not based on ego or status, but on contribution.


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Udaya is not an organization that prescribes answers.
It is a space where questions can be asked.
A community in the making.

And this is just the beginning.

Meet the Team

  • Person with dark hair and beard, smiling, wearing a green jacket and white shirt, inside an office.

    Shiv Lakhi

    Founder & Chairman

    I believe that true leadership is rooted in dharma—taking responsibility for the greater good.

  • A young woman with long black hair and a white blouse, wearing a black coat with a floral pattern, smiling at the camera, inside a building with windows and posters in the background.

    Riddhi Matai

    GENERAL SECRETARY

    Real impact happens when intention and action come together.

  • Professional portrait of a man wearing a gray coat, white shirt, and black glasses, smiling against a white background.

    Rishi Djairam

    TREASURER

    Conscious leadership requires courage—to slow down, listen, and take action.

Contact us

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We would love to hear from you.

Whether it's about partnership, participation in an event, or a substantive idea — leave a message and we will contact you as soon as possible.

Together, we build conscious leadership.