Education as the Cornerstone
Revolutionising Education for Millions
Dr. Srivastava played a pivotal role in establishing the online distance education system for IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) — the world's largest distance learning institution. This achievement extended quality education to four million students across India through broadcasting and communication technology.
Dr. Srivastava championed the establishment of TERI (Technical Education & Research Institute) in 1992 and actively promoted computer and IT education across universities and higher learning institutes in India, laying the groundwork for technology-driven education infrastructure.
As Chairman of IETE (Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers) Delhi, Dr. Srivastava reformed electronics and telecommunication education, particularly strengthening online learning via satellite systems — connecting students across India to quality technical education.
Revolutionising Agriculture
Knowledge Agriculture® — Addressing Global Hunger
Pioneering Knowledge Agriculture®
Dr. Srivastava tackled the challenge of global hunger head-on by pioneering Knowledge Agriculture® (KA) — addressing the limitations of traditional methods and unsustainable practices leading to environmental degradation. This innovative approach promotes responsible farming by integrating a revamped curriculum for sustainable food production.
All-India Agriculture Channel
Dr. Srivastava established an all-India agriculture channel using mass media to educate farmers across the country — using broadcasting infrastructure to bridge the gap between agricultural science and farmers in the field.
Agriculture Knowledge Dissemination System
In Bihar, he designed and implemented an agriculture knowledge dissemination system connecting scientists, extension workers, and farmers — empowering them to improve yield and income through ICT-enabled knowledge transfer.
Smart Farming Meets Ancient Wisdom
As primary author, Prof. Dr. Sir Hari Om Srivastava is co-authoring this landmark book with Aprajita Srivastava — presenting Knowledge Agriculture® as a four-pillar framework to address global food insecurity and SDG-2 Zero Hunger. Read more →
Father of Community Radio in India
Championing Community Radio
Dr. Srivastava played a pivotal role in enacting the Government of India Act for Community Radio Station (CRS) establishment in 2002. These stations cater to local needs, empower communities, and provide platforms for local voices to be heard — socially, culturally, politically, and spiritually.
Dr. Srivastava developed cost-effective community radio solutions and initiated the Community Radio Movement in India from 2001. He signed multiple MOUs with institutions including CMS Lucknow, Banasthali Vidyapeeth, PG College Ghazipur, Sardar Patel University Gujarat, FTII Pune, and the Ministry of Agriculture for establishing community radio stations.
Dr. Srivastava led the World Development Foundation's project for the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT), Government of Ethiopia — establishing seven Community Radio Stations across Ethiopia. The project was covered by the Embassy of India in Ethiopia and in international media.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Srivastava implemented his Hybrid Community Radio concept incorporating Cloud Radio at institutes in West Bengal, India — enabling interactive education when physical attendance was impossible. Both Cloud Radio and the concept are trademarked by the Government of India.
Visionary Leader · 57+ Years
Pioneer in Broadcasting Technology
Knowledge Agriculture®
Pioneered in 2018. Integrates IoT, AI, UAVs, Robotics, Greenhouse systems, weather modelling, smart zone seeding, and fertiliser modelling. Trademarked under Scientific & Technological Innovation by the Government of India.
Cloud Radio
Hybrid Community Radio concept incorporating cloud technology. Implemented during COVID-19 at institutes in West Bengal, India. Trademarked under Scientific & Technological Innovation by the Government of India.
Broadcast Markup Language (BML)
A language for digital broadcasting, interactive TV (ITV), and enhanced TV (ETV). Published in Interactive TV Technology and Markets (Artech House, Boston, 2001) — foresaw interactive TV two decades before it became commonplace.
Broadcasting in Cyberspace & Online Broadcast Archives
Broadcasting in Cyberspace (IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics, 1996) — now widely used worldwide. Online Broadcast Archives for Interactive Video (IEEE Transactions, 1997) — underpins modern video archiving approaches.
Dr. Srivastava further solidified his reputation as a visionary with "Broadcasting in 2020: A Prediction" (2003) and "Broadcasting in 2030: Crystal Gazing" (2021) co-authored with Aprajita Srivastava in the European Journal of Applied Sciences. Many of his predictions have already become reality, showcasing his keen understanding of future technology trends.
Global Recognition
A Globally Recognised Leader
Media Coverage
Press Clippings & Media
A Prolific Contributor
Academic Profiles & External References
Prof. Dr. Sir Hari Om Srivastava has published over 150 articles and research papers in IEEE Transactions, IETE Technical Review, and other national and international journals. His work is indexed across all major academic platforms.
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He played a key role in establishing the online distance education system for IGNOU (world's largest distance learning institution) in 2001, covering four million students. He championed TERI (Technical Education & Research Institute) in 1992, promoted computer and IT education across universities, and as Chairman of IETE Delhi (2000–2002) reformed electronics and telecommunication education through satellite-based online learning.
He pioneered Knowledge Agriculture® in 2018 — trademarked by the Government of India — integrating IoT, AI, UAVs, robotics, and cloud computing for sustainable food production. He established an all-India agriculture channel using mass media in 2003 and designed an agriculture knowledge dissemination system in Bihar in 2010 connecting scientists, extension workers, and farmers to improve yield and income.
He played a pivotal role in enacting the Government of India Act for Community Radio establishment in 2002, developed cost-effective solutions, and initiated community radio movements in India (2001 onwards), Nepal (2005), and Ethiopia (2015). He established seven community radio stations in Ethiopia under the MCIT Government of Ethiopia project, and pioneered the Hybrid Cloud Radio concept implemented during COVID-19.
He invented the Broadcast Markup Language (BML) for interactive TV, published in his 2001 Artech House book. He published Broadcasting in Cyberspace in IEEE Transactions in 1996 — now widely used worldwide. He invented Cloud Radio (trademarked by Govt. of India), and his 1997 IEEE theory on Online Broadcast Archives for Interactive Video underpins modern video archiving. His 2003 and 2021 prediction papers on broadcasting trends proved highly accurate.
He served as Commonwealth Expert in Malaysia (1991) and ITU Expert in Malaysia (1992), sharing expertise in audio-video archiving across Asia-Pacific. He was ITU Representative from India in Vietnam (1995). He has been Consultant to GLG (New York) since 2017 and Expert Advisor to VisasQ (Japan) since 2019. He also serves as Faculty and Mentor at Thames International University, Paris.