Vasu, a true pandita in Kannada – Ravimani

Last Updated: February 21, 2026By

🎉 Happy 60th Birthday, Dr Vasudeva Sharma! 🎉

Dear Dr. Vasu,

It gives me great joy to wish you a very Happy 60th Birthday!

I had the privilege of getting closely associated with you during the formative years of the Campaign Against Child Labour (CACL). Those days remain deeply memorable — your energy, clarity, and unwavering commitment to children’s rights left a lasting impression on everyone who worked with you.

You’ve always stood out as a person of strong discipline, uncompromising principles, and deep dedication to every cause that you take up. A true pandita in Kannada, you have a remarkable eye for detail and an ability to spot even the smallest errors — always pushing everyone around you to do better.

Beyond your professional excellence, you are a poet with a sensitive heart, a confident anchor, an inspiring director, and above all, a wonderful colleague and friend. Your never give up attitude continues to motivate many of us in the field of child rights and social development.

As you celebrate this milestone 60th birthday, may it bring you good health, happiness, prosperity, and deep satisfaction in everything you do. May the years ahead continue to be filled with purpose, laughter, creativity, and the same passion that has defined your journey so far.

With warmest regards and best wishes,

Ravi

Ravimani is Programme Director with the India Literacy Project (ILP)