About SACAC
We are all born creative.
SACAC believes that creativity has always been a life tool for humans. We’ve seen it being
used
across eras & spectrums of life,
solving petty to mammoth challenges of the real world.
Here at SACAC, we train your instincts to find newer perspectives for the world. We hone
your
ability to ‘Think’ into your ability
to ‘Ideate’. So that a fresh new thought can spark more thoughts. Starting a chain reaction
of
ideas. A Creative Catalysis.
Nestled in the heart of New Delhi, India’s culture stage for the world; we are the alma
mater to
more than 5000 Thought-
Makers, Thought-Leaders & Thoughtful-Creators.
Why SACAC
The media landscape has evolved at an exponential rate over the past decade. While the tools
and
the outlets and distribution
services and consumption patterns change, the one thing that remains sacrosanct is the need
for
the students to learn how to
shape and execute original thought. Our aim at SACAC is to bring you, the student, closer to
the
vision that you want to realize.
Since its inception in 2003 SACAC has witnessed many shifts in the expectations of the
creative
industries. What hasn’t
changed is the nature of the dividends that come when a student chooses to invest in
themselves
for the long-term.
We recognize that tomorrow’s media professionals must be both specialists and generalists –
deeply skilled in their chosen
discipline yet versatile enough to collaborate across platforms. Our faculty, composed of
active
industry practitioners, brings
real-world challenges into the classroom, fostering problem-solving abilities and creative
resilience. The SACAC experience
extends beyond technical training to include critical discourse on the media’s social impact
and
ethical responsibilities. This
holistic approach prepares our graduates to not just participate in the creative economy,
but to
help shape its future direction.
Sri Aurobindo Society
Where peace and unity will be the foundation
Diversity and dynamism, the way of action
Harmony and happiness, the constant results
To create a more beautiful tomorrow,
A happier world, the Next Future
This is the challenge and unique privilege of today.
SACAC is a unit of Sri Aurobindo Society and is housed on the campus of the Delhi
headquarters of the Society.
Sri Aurobindo Society seeks to bring a dynamic spirituality into material life and all its
activities, so that global problems can find
a true solution, and the dreams of humanity through the ages can be realised
The Society is a non-profit organization, working throughout the world for individual
perfection, social transformation and
human unity in diversity.
It is the Society’s aim to bring together all those who want to dedicate themselves to this
advent of a new world, with no
distinction of nationality, religion, caste or gender.
The Delhi branch of Sri Aurobindo Society offers facilities like a library, yoga classes,
meditation room, readings and discussion
of the philosophy of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother and cultural activities and programs.
To cultivate visionary artists, conscious leaders, and engaged citizens who strive to build a world rooted in truth, equality, creativity, harmony, and beauty.
To become a global hub of educational excellence where human potential is awakened through an environment that inspires creativity, cultivates values, and empowers individuals toward self-expression, reflection, and conscious living.
Governing Council
Shri Vijay Poddar
Affectionately known as Vijaybhai, Shri Vijay is the Chairperson of SACAC.
Having received his entire education at the Sri Aurobindo International Centre of Education in Puducherry, he dedicated himself to the Ashram immediately upon completing his studies.
Currently, he serves as the Member Executive Administration and Finance of the Sri Aurobindo Society. In this capacity, he oversees diverse global initiatives ranging from sustainable development and renewable energy to Indian culture and media. A bridge between traditional wisdom and modern application, Vijaybhai interacts with a global community of seekers, scientists, and educators, sharing deep insights based on the vision of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother.
Shri Pradeep Narang
Born into a prominent industrial family, Shri Pradeep Narang transitioned from a successful business career to a life of dedicated service. After earning his Masters in Economics from Lucknow University, he managed his family’s sugar mills and ancillary industries for twenty years, notably serving as the President of the Indian Sugar Mills Association in 1973-74.
Deeply influenced by the teachings of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, he moved to Pondicherry in 1982 and retired from the business world. He currently serves as the full-time Honorary Chairman of the Sri Aurobindo Society, dedicating his expertise to its spiritual and social missions.
Pushpesh Pant
A Padma Shri awardee (2016), Shri Pushpesh Pant is a distinguished Indian academic, food critic, and historian. With over 42 years of teaching experience, he formerly served as a Professor of International Relations at Jawaharlal Nehru University and Course Director at the IFS Institute.
He has guided over 25 PhD and MPhil scholars and is a prolific author with over a dozen books on food, travel, and tourism. Currently, he serves as a Professor and the Dean of the Law School at The NorthCap University, Gurgaon, and contributes his expertise to the Executive and Academic Councils of several prestigious universities.
Daljeet Wadhwa
Daljeet Wadhwa is the Founding Director of Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts and Creativity (SACAC) New Delhi, which was setup with the aim of infusing spiritual and human values into media and arts education. She has steered SACAC over the last 10 years, to evolve as an innovative and creative media school. Prior to setting up SACAC she co-founded the Electronic Media department at Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan in New Delhi. Daljeet has a Masters in Accounts & Statistics from Commerce College, Indore.
She has been an ardent follower of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother from her formative years. Her quest has been to embody Sri Aurobindo’s dictum “All Life is Yoga”.
Yashwant Deshmukh
Founder, C-Voter
Mr. Yashwant R. Deshmukh is a distinguished journalist, pollster, and evaluation expert with a career spanning over three decades. As the Founder of C-Voter, his expertise covers the analysis of 15 Union Budgets and over 100 Union and Assembly Elections. His professional footprint extends across 30 nations, where he has anchored and analyzed major international socio-political and economic events.
A respected voice in academia and research, Mr. Deshmukh is a visiting faculty member at six prestigious universities. He is a Life Member of several international bodies, including WAPOR (World Association for Public Opinion Research), ISQOLS, ESRA, and The Election Centre, contributing his deep insights into public opinion and electoral dynamics.
Dr. Simmi Mahajan
Secretary, Sri Aurobindo Society, Delhi
Head, Project Inclusion, Rupantar (Sri Aurobindo Society)
Dr. Simmi Mahajan is a dynamic leader with extensive experience across the health and education sectors. A Homeopathic Doctor with a Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital and Health Management, she brings a scientific and compassionate approach to her work. For her significant contributions to medicine, she was honored with the prestigious Dr. Yudhvir Singh Award.
Currently, at the Sri Aurobindo Society, Dr. Mahajan leads Project Inclusion, a nationwide initiative that empowers government school teachers to identify and support students with neurodevelopmental disorders. She is also the co-founder of Health Champs, India’s first comprehensive health management program for schools. Known for fostering leadership and a responsible workforce, she is dedicated to social evolution through education and inclusive healthcare.
Sudha
Founder & Vice President, Sahapedia
Dr. Sudha Gopalakrishnan brings over thirty years of specialized experience in policy, research, and documentation of Indian arts and heritage. She holds a PhD in Comparative Drama and a Master’s degree in English Language and Literature. A prominent figure in heritage conservation, she served as the Mission Director for the National Mission for Manuscripts from 2003–2007.
Her distinguished career includes the preparation of three successful nomination dossiers for UNESCO, leading to the recognition of Kutiyattam, Vedic Chanting, and Ramlila as ‘Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.’ An accomplished scholar, Dr. Gopalakrishnan has published eight books and numerous research papers in national and international publications, cementing her status as a vital voice in Indian cultural preservation.
Rahul Dev
Honorary Advisor, Speaker's Research Initiative (Parliament of India)
Shri Rahul Dev is an eminent journalist and dedicated language activist with over four decades of experience in print and television media. A respected voice in Indian journalism, he has served as the Editor of prominent Hindi dailies such as Jansatta and Aaj Samaj. His leadership in television includes serving as the Head of Aaj Tak, Advisor to Zee News, and Editor-in-Chief of CNEB News.
Beyond the newsroom, he is the Managing Trustee of Samyak Foundation and has been a prominent prime-time anchor for DD News. Shri Rahul Dev is deeply involved in social causes, collaborating with national and multi-lateral organizations on issues concerning developmental ethics, public health, and media integrity.
Founding Team
Shri Vijay Poddar
Shri Vijay, or Vijaybhai as everyone addresses him, is the Chairperson of SACAC. Vijaybhai completed his education at the Sri Aurobindo International Centre of Education at Puducherry, following which he joined the Ashram.
Vijaybhai is the ‘Member Executive – Administration and Finance’ at the Sri Aurobindo Society, an international not-for-profit institution working throughout the world for individual perfection, social transformation and human unity based on a deeper spiritual foundation. He helps in the coordination of several projects of the Society including education, rural development, sustainable development and renewable energy, health, leadership and management youth, Indian culture, media, films and television.
Vijaybhai is constantly interacting with people from all over the world – students, teachers, educationists, executives, scientists, seekers and aspirants of truth. Sharing with them his insights on life based on the vision of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother.
Shri Pradeep Narang
Born into an industrial family, Shri Pradeep Narang went into business after having completed his master’s in economics from Lucknow University. He looked after his family’s sugar mills and ancillary industries for two decades. He was the President of Indian Sugar Mills Association in 1973 – 74. However, he felt drawn to the teachings of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother and went to Puducherry in 1982, giving up business thereafter. He is now the honorary Chairman of Sri Aurobindo Society.
Daljeet Wadhwa
Daljeet Wadhwa is the Founding Director of Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts and Creativity (SACAC), New Delhi, which was established with the aim of ifusing spiritual and human values into media and arts education. She has steered SACAC over the last ten years, to evolve as an innovative and creative media school.
Prior to setting up SACAC she co-founded the electronic media department at Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan in New Delhi. Daljeet has a Masters in Accounts and Statistics from Commerce College, Indore. She is an ardent follower of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother from her formative years. Her quest has been to embody Sri Aurobindo’s dictum “All Life is Yoga”.
From
Chairperson
The purpose of education is not merely to provide information, or training and
skills
for a
professional career. It must also equip us with life skills and be a means of
self-discovery
and service to others. Education at SACAC is therefore an integral process, which
tries
to
provide all these, while helping students to develop their faculties, imbibe values
and
become conscious individuals. Our energetic and talented faculty and staff are
dedicated
to these ideals and work hard to create an atmosphere that inspires and encourages
self-
development and self-expression. Our hope and vision at SACAC is that of
enthusiastic
students, growing and transforming into young professionals, who create a new future
based on truth, harmony, creativity and beauty.
We invite you to join us on this exciting journey.
Shri Vijay Poddar
From
Director
We have chosen our faculty with care so that this can happen. Our faculty members
have
impeccable
credentials as well as ample industry experience which makes skilled in their
respective
fields. Many of
them have won awards in media arts and communication and this has resulted in our
alumni
doing well
after they graduate from the Institute to join the industry’s successful photography
shows over the
years, and our Student film work in recent years travelling internationally to win
accolades bear
testimony to this claim. From the Ad & PR department we have alumni placed and
working
in the top
agencies across India, thriving in their professional lives.
We invite you to join us on this exciting journey.
I do hope you decide to join us. Wishing you a successful and
fruitful
academic year ahead!
Daljeet Wadhwa
Our Story
We’re not a B-School.
Don’t even pretend to be one.
We’re not some study centre, or hobby classes.
We’re a cradle for creative professionals.
A community where each one of us is an idea,
Waiting to unleash itself.
In the business of creativity,
the fuel comes from within. The fire comes
from within. We help in discovering your fuel.
And teach you how to light up that fire.
Yes, we do corporate/solo placements too!
We’re a School of Thought.
We teach how to master crafting thoughts.
In ways that these thoughts make people think.
Make people think in ways they haven’t thought.
Coz, that’s the sole purpose of a great thought.
It provokes, more thoughts.
We’re a T-School.
Everyone wants to create something.
Not everyone knows how to create it & make careers
out of that. We cater to the creative community
with the intent of growing its tribe. At SACAC,
people of all ages & genders who feel for a
certain art form, can learn how to harness its power &
professionally channelise its energies to
build themselves a career.
