With over 20 years of dedicated service in the field of de-addiction and rehabilitation, Mr. Girish Kurra is a respected leader and innovator in addiction recovery and wellness. He is the Founder and Director of Umeed Wellness Centre, a pioneering facility committed to empowering individuals to overcome substance and alcohol use disorders through evidence-based and holistic interventions.
Mr. Kurra’s qualifications include certifications from FINGODAP (Federation of Indian Non-Governmental Organizations for Drug Abuse Prevention), MHE-SMHA (Mental Health Establishment – State Mental Health Authority), ISSUP (International Society of Substance Use Professionals), and APSI (Association of Professional Social Workers and Psychologists of India). His expertise spans addiction recovery management, alternative therapies, and lifestyle correction, making him a highly sought-after professional in this domain.
A passionate advocate for wellness, Mr. Kurra organizes workshops and training programs for health professionals, NGOs, and community groups, focusing on substance use prevention, awareness, and treatment. Through his work, he has successfully impacted numerous lives, fostering recovery, resilience, and hope among individuals and families.
At Umeed Wellness Centre, Mr. Kurra is dedicated to creating a supportive and compassionate environment where people can find the help and healing they need to lead fulfilling lives. His commitment to holistic care, coupled with his vast knowledge and experience, makes him a cornerstone of the addiction recovery community.
His Mission: To empower individuals and families to achieve sustainable recovery and wellness through holistic, evidence-based interventions and a compassionate approach.
B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering,
IIT(ISM) Dhanbad,
Batch 2006,
Principal Petroleum Engineer,
Vedanta Cairn Oil & Gas.
FIE, FAeSI
Professor and Former Head (2016-2019
Secretary : Indian Society for Theoretical and Experimental Mechanics (ISTAM)
Vice-Chairman: Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI), Kolkata Branch
Jt. Secretary : Aerospace Division (IEI) Kolkata Branch
Department of Aerospace Engineering IIT-Khargapur
MA (Rural Sociology)
University Topper
LLB, DLL
Senior Advocate
UG in Mass Communication and Journalism from Sukhadia University, Udaipur(University Topper)
PG in Mass Communication and Journlism from Rajasthan University, Jaipur with first division.
M. Tech Comp Sc,
IIIT - Hyderabad
Company - Ciena, Gurugram, Haryana
A certified Trainer with 10+ years of experience in various industries that help relate to the challenges faced by the people of the industry. Right from finance to IT including manufacturing has worked in all the industries to gain knowledge and understand the nuances of each industry. Major focus has been on Sales, Leadership, Communication and Customer Service.
Qualifications:
MBA in Human Resource Management from NMIMS University Mumbai
Diploma in Training & Development from ISTD
Certified Retail Trainer from City & Guilds
Graduate in commerce from Mumbai University
SSC from Maharashtra State Board
Knowledge of computer and Microsoft applications
Ph.D (Business Administration);
M.PHILL (Business Administration);
M.COM; MBA (Finance);
UGC-NET (Management), FDPM (IIM-L); FDPM (IIM-K);
Executive Programme in Advanced Financial Management (XLRI-Jamshedpur);
Post Graduate Certificate Programme in
Finance-IIM-Indore (Alumnus-IIM Indore);
Diploma in IFRS-University of Delhi
Masters in Computer Science (MCA)
Company Upaj AI Solutions Pvt Ltd
Experience 20 Years
Working with Govt of India, consultant of Department of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare.
B. Tech (Computer Science)
Founder & CEO Techspa India
10 Years of Experience in IT Industry
M A (English ) M A (Hindi ) M A (Astro ) B.ED B.JMC.Phd
PRINCIPAL MTS Public School, Saharanpur. UP
Professional Experience as Consultant Engineer in Planning;
Design of Civil Construction & Valuation
Regd. Income Tax Valuer