
Er. Sudhir Kumar Sahu - Chief Engineer, Hirakud Dam Circle, Burla
In a world where infrastructure and financial literacy are the twin engines of progress, Er. Sudhir Kumar Sahu stands out as a rare leader with technical brilliance and intellectual versatility. A veteran civil engineer, a seasoned financial mentor, and a published author, his contributions transcend disciplines. His legacy is rooted in the structural lifelines of India and in the knowledge banks he continues to build through literature and public education.
Currently serving as Additional Chief Engineer at the iconic Hirakud Dam Circle in Burla, Odisha, he brings more than three decades of hands-on experience in civil engineering in some of the state’s critical irrigation and water resource projects. His role in modernising the Hirakud Dam—renowned as the world’s longest earthen dam—represents a major milestone. Under his leadership, the project has adopted cutting-edge practices in strategic maintenance, sustainability integration, reservoir optimisation, and water conservation, significantly enhancing flood control and irrigation systems in the region.
What sets him apart is his ability to merge engineering precision with financial wisdom. With deep knowledge of both civil engineering and the stock market, he has emerged as a powerful voice in demystifying finance for young investors and professionals. His deep understanding of technical indicators such as Ichimoku Clouds, Heiken Ashi Candles, Bollinger Bands, and MACD has made financial tools more accessible to the general public. His passion for financial literacy has helped countless youth grasp the basics of investment strategy and market trends.
In addition to his technical and financial achievements, Er. Sahu is a respected author with 22 published books. His writing spans mythology, global affairs, and advanced investment strategies, reaching readers in more than 13 countries, including the USA, UK, Canada, Germany, France, Australia and Japan.
Notable works like The Portfolio of Mythological Events, The Kernel of Stock Market Investing, Heiken Ashi Candles, and The Dissection of Bollinger Bands blend rigorous research with narrative insight, serving professionals, students, and thinkers across disciplines.
His contributions to literature have brought him widespread recognition. In 2025, his debut work won multiple awards, including the TRI Literary Award, Emblem of Excellence Award, and Book Channel Literary Award. His second work, The Portfolio of National & International Events, secured the Mega Pen Star Award and International Author Excellence Award in Dubai.
His ongoing projects have led to nominations for the ANE Award for Best Author of the Year and the Global Catalyst Award by the Khushal Foundation. His stock market strategies series earned him the title of “Asia’s Best Writer for Stock Market”, to be presented at the Asia International Awards in Kochi in January 2026.
Er. Sahu has also received national and global recognitions for his contribution to engineering and education. Among them are the Rashtriya Gaurav Samman, Kalinga Gaurav Samman, Desh Ratna Award, Global Apex Award, International Icon Award, Bharat Pratibha Samman, and International Grandeur Award.
Today, he stands as an accomplished professional and as an inspiration for aspiring engineers, authors, and financial thinkers. Committed to national development, intellectual empowerment, and interdisciplinary innovation, Er. Sudhir Kumar Sahu continues to shape the future, one bridge, one book, and one breakthrough at a time.
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