Umar Alisha (born 2 August 1966) is the ninth peetadhipathi of

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He became head of this 545-year-old institution on 9 September 1989, succeeding his father, Mohiddin Badusha II. Alisha is the chairman of the ''Umar Alisha Rural Development Trust'' and the ''Umar Alisha Sahithi Samithi''. Alisha is also a poet, writing in the

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, and the

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of spiritual magazine ''Tatvaznanamu''. He is a

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Awards & recognitions

Andhra Pradesh Green Award 2017 by Andhra Pradesh Greening and Beautification Corporation , Government of Andhra Pradesh , 1st Prize for NGO Category.

2018 Biodiversity Conserver Award ,Government of Andhra Pradesh
* 11-12-2017 - Dr Umar Alisha, received the prestigious “Mother Theresa Lifetime Achievement Award” for his services to the society from Mother India International. * 2-10-2017: Rotary Club Kakinada honoured Dr. Umar Alisha with “Rotary Vocational Excellence Award” at Kakinada for outstanding service to the community. *21-5-2016 : Name of Dr Umar Alisha entered into Wonder Book of Records & International Genius Book of Records *9-4-2016
Vamsee international : National Integrity and Service Award
*8-4-2016 : Name of Dr Umar Alisha entered into Telugu Book of Records *3-1-2016
Savitri Bai Phule Life Time Achievement Award
by : savitri Bai Phule charitable trust, Visakhapatnam *8-1-2016
Atmiya Puraskaram to Dr Umar Alisha by Honble Chief Minister Sri N Chandra Babu Naidu During the Kakinada Beach Festival
*24-12-2015 : Visistha Seva puraskaram on the occasion of National Consumers Protection Day at Pithapuram *5-12-2015 : Visistha Seva puraskaram on the occasion of World NGOs Day at JNTU Kakinada “Visistha Ugadi Puraskaram ” , from Government of Andhra Pradesh. *Felicitation to Dr Umar Alisha at 4th World Telugu Congress, Tirupathi *“Bharata Sarva Matha Santhi Dutha” National Award, from Mother India International. *“Ugadi Praskaram 2012” from Visakha Samacharam. *“Vikrutinama Ugadi Praskaram 2010” from Kinnera Art Theatres & *Kinnera Cultural & Education Trust, Hyderabad. *“Best Citizen Of India 2010” from International Publishing House, New Delhi. *Mr Sven Jurschewsky Counsellor, Political Economic Affairs, Canadian High Commission meets Dr Umar Alisha at Hyderabad on 1-2-2010 *“Chikitsak Ratan Award” from Global Society for Health & Educational Growth, New Delhi. *“Bharata Ratnasri - 2009” National Award, from Mother India International. *“Certificate of Commendation” 2005 & 2007 by Collector and District Magistrate of East Godavari District on the eve of Republic Day Celebrations. *“Son of India 2007” Award, By Mother India International. *“ Visesha Puraskaram – 2006 ” Award, from Dr Ramineni Foundation, USA.

Selected writings

*''Cosmic Wisdom Part I'' * te, italic=yes, Viznana Jyothi 1 & 2 * te, italic=yes, Tatwa Margamu *''Nivedika'' (Appraisal) * te, italic=yes, Tatva Margamu 1 & 2

References

External links

Praying for global peace : The Hindu Dated : 12 Feb 2017Ramineni Foundation Award - Vishishta Puraskaaram - 2006Umar Alisha gets Vamsee AwardOfficial Website of Umar Alisha Rural Development Trust

Pithapuram Pithapuram, historically known as Pittapore, is a town and a municipality in the Kakinada district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The town also forms a part of Godavari Urban Development Authority. The town is home to one of the eighteen ...

Official Website of Sri Viswa Viznana Vidya Adhyatmika Peetham

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