Dedicated to rural upliftment and the empowerment of the downtrodden.
As the Founder and Management Trustee, Dr. Uma Devi leads RISE, an organization focused on rural upliftment and sustainable development through long-term community intervention.
Executive Member of the Indian Red Cross Society and Global Green Growth Group. Active project head in Rotary Club and resource person for NCC/NSS/EXNORA.
Dr. Uma Devi serves as a resource person for Yoga across institutions and community centers, bringing the ancient science of the mind and body to thousands of participants who would otherwise have no access to structured wellness programs.
She regularly organizes Yoga and Meditation camps — not as a lifestyle trend, but as a deeply intentional effort to build mental resilience, emotional balance, and communal peace in Indian society.
Her belief: a fit nation must be a calm nation — and that inner peace is the foundation upon which all civic progress rests.
Full profileAcross Tamil Nadu, Dr. Uma Devi has initiated the construction and maintenance of temples, prayer halls, and community worship spaces — spaces that serve not just as places of faith, but as community anchors for social cohesion.
In a rapidly urbanizing India where community bonds are fraying, these spiritual centers offer a shared identity and sense of belonging to residents who might otherwise feel isolated from their cultural roots.
Her vision: every neighbourhood deserves a place of peace — a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with a purpose larger than the individual.
Community workAs an active member of the Global Green Growth Group, Dr. Uma Devi advocates for eco-friendly practices, sustainable development, and environmental preservation — connecting global policy frameworks to local community action.
From tree plantation drives to waste reduction campaigns, she brings environmental consciousness to the grassroots, ensuring that communities not just benefit from nature, but actively protect it for future generations.
Her message is clear: leadership isn't just about people — it's about the planet those people inherit.
RISE Foundation