Er. Sudhir Kumar Sahu, currently serving as the Additional Chief Engineer at Hirakud Dam Circle, Burla, is an exceptional individual whose career bridges the realms of Civil Engineering & Financial Education. With over three decades of distinguished services in the Department of Water Resources, Government of Odisha, he stands as a testament to dedication, innovation & intellectual versatility.
Born on 9th October 1965, Er. Sahu began his academic journey with a strong foundation in Civil Engineering, earning his B.Tech from the College of Engineering & Technology, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, and later completing his M.Tech in Structural Engineering from Karnataka State Open University. His career began in 1994 as an Assistant Engineer, and since then, he has played instrumental roles in various irrigation projects, significantly contributing to the maintenance & performance of the world-renowned Hirakud Dam, the longest Earthen Dam on the planet.
What truly sets Er. Sahu apart is his extraordinary contribution to Literature. A prolific author with 22 published books listed on Amazon, his work spans two distinct but equally impactful domains — Mythology & Stock Market education. His Mythological works such as “The Portfolio of Mythological Events” and “The Portfolio of National & International Events” offer rich cultural insights, while his Stock Market titles like “The Kernel of Stock Market Investing”, “Mastering Straddles & Strangles in Options”, and “The Paragon of Stock Selection” demystify complex financial concepts for everyday investors.
His books have gained international recognition, being read and appreciated in 13 countries globally, including the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Japan, and more — reflecting both his global reach and the relevance of his content.
Er. Sahu is also a member and Fellow of over 15 leading National and International Engineering bodies, including the Institution of Engineers (India), Indian Concrete Institute, Indian Water Resources Society, and the International Association for Small Hydro etc. His affiliations affirm his standing in the professional community and his active contribution to technical discourse.
In recognition of his dual excellence in Engineering and Authorship, Er. Sudhir Kumar Sahu has been honoured with several prestigious accolades, including the Rashtriya Gaurav Samman (2024), Kalinga Gaurav Samman (2025), International Icon Award (2025), Desh Ratna Award 2025, Global Apex Awards 2025 for Visionary Engineer of Dams & Wealth Dynamics, International Grandeur Awards 2025 for Author of the Year; including a felicitation at Amar Utsav, Burla (2024) and many more.
As he receives the Prime Excellence Award 2025 – Author of the Year on 5th July 2025, Er. Sahu’s legacy is defined not only by the infrastructure he has helped sustain but also by the minds he has enlightened through his writings. His life is a rare fusion of Technical Mastery and Intellectual Creativity, exemplifying how one can serve society through both Engineering Marvels, Literature & Financial knowledge dissemination.
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