Chhaya Bhavesh Katira
Chhaya Bhavesh Katira 
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 Educator, Entrepreneur & Business Manager | Devvani Olympiad Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Educator, Entrepreneur, Business Manager, Education Leader |
| Known for | Punnya Diamond Education (Founder), Devvani Olympiad Business Manager, APJ Abdul Kalam International Excellence Award 2025, Astitva Women's Pride Award 2026 |
| Organisations | Devvani Olympiad Pvt. Ltd. (Business Manager); Punnya Diamond Education (Founder) |
| Country | India |
Chhaya Bhavesh Katira is an Indian educator, entrepreneur, education leader and Business Manager based in India. The founder of Punnya Diamond Education and Business Manager at Devvani Olympiad Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, her professional journey is one of India's most extraordinary stories of resilience, transformation and purpose — beginning as a Balwadi educator at the age of 12 and evolving over decades into an internationally recognised education leader and business professional. Guided by a philosophy of ethical leadership, patient mentorship and practical learning, she has built a career that spans teaching, finance, corporate operations, educational administration and international business. She is the recipient of the APJ Abdul Kalam International Excellence Award 2025 by the Global Education, Research and Development Council (UK) and the Astitva Women's Pride Award 2026 by Tretayug Foundation — recognitions that reflect her emergence as a global icon of disciplined, ethical and transformative education.
Her guiding philosophy — The boat of truth may rock, but it will never sink — has defined every chapter of her remarkable journey.
Background
Chhaya Bhavesh Katira's story begins in a humble middle-class home, where privacy was a luxury and space to study was a corner of a bustling household. Rather than being defeated by these circumstances, she was inspired by them. In the lack of space, she found the room to dream — and from that dream, she built an extraordinary life and career dedicated to ensuring that every student has the space and opportunity to reach their full potential.
Her spiritual foundation in the Rajyoga meditation practices of Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya has been a cornerstone of her strength — providing the mental clarity, patience and inner resilience that have carried her through every professional challenge and transformation.
Professional Journey
The Beginning — Balwadi Educator, Age 12
Chhaya Bhavesh Katira began her professional journey at the extraordinary age of 12 — teaching Balwadi (kindergarten) students in her community. This early start ignited a lifelong passion for learning, child development and education — laying the foundation for everything that followed.
Clinical Assistant — School Years
During her 9th grade, she served as a Clinical Assistant — gaining early exposure to disciplined, professional environments and developing the focus and composure that would define her career.
Sai Patsanstha, Mumbai — Top Performer
During her 12th grade, Chhaya joined Sai Patsanstha, Mumbai as a Financial Collection Executive. Through exceptional consistency and outstanding performance, she earned the distinction of being the Top Performer in the Collection Department for three consecutive years — a remarkable achievement that demonstrated her discipline, communication skills and ability to excel under pressure.
Adventity — Two-Wheeler Finance Division
After completing her Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), she joined Adventity — specialising in the Two-Wheeler Finance division and managing inbound operations for loan recoveries. This role sharpened her analytical thinking, client communication and corporate operational skills.
Bharat Kumar and Co., Mumbai — Billing Operations
She subsequently managed complex billing operations for Bharat Kumar and Co. in Mumbai's chemical industry — further broadening her experience across financial management and corporate administration.
Umeshkumar and Co., Gujarat — Office Manager
Her leadership potential was further realised when she took on the role of Office Manager at Umeshkumar and Co., Gujarat — overseeing office operations and demonstrating her ability to manage teams and processes with efficiency and integrity.
Podar Jumbo Kids, Shrirampur — Principal to Business Partner
A defining phase of her career came when she transitioned into educational leadership at Podar Jumbo Kids, Shrirampur — progressing through the roles of Principal and Manager to eventually becoming a Business Partner within just one year. This rapid progression reflected her extraordinary leadership capabilities and her deep understanding of early childhood education.
Punnya Diamond Education — Founder
Driven by her entrepreneurial spirit and her vision to transform how children learn, Chhaya Bhavesh Katira founded Punnya Diamond Education — a holistic education platform focusing on Abacus, Phonics and Mental Maths — designed to nurture not just academic skills but the complete intellectual, emotional and psychological development of every child.
Punnya Diamond Education is built on the philosophy that Education is not just a syllabus — it is the art of nurturing a soul. Rather than relying on rote memorisation and "boring books", the institution brings practical life experiences, joyful learning and a child-centred approach to education — bridging the gap between textbooks and the real world.
Under Chhaya's leadership, Punnya Diamond Education has been officially recognised by the Global Education, Research and Development Council (UK) — earning the institution and its founder the prestigious APJ Abdul Kalam International Excellence Award 2025 — a global seal of approval for its unique and impactful pedagogical approach.
Devvani Olympiad Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai — Business Manager
In March 2026, Chhaya Bhavesh Katira joined Devvani Olympiad Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai as Business Manager — under the mentorship of CEO Mr. Harish Nagpal. In this role, she spearheads international and national level academic competitions — driving the organisation's strategic vision and expanding its global reach.
Her partnership with Mr. Harish Nagpal — a leader she describes as embodying ethics, truth and disciplined leadership — has been the most transformative professional relationship of her career. Under his guidance, she transitioned from an educator in a small room to a leader helping shape a generation that learns with purpose and leads with cultural pride.
Punnya Diamond Education — Philosophy
Chhaya Bhavesh Katira founded Punnya Diamond Education on a set of core values that define every aspect of its teaching and community:
- Patience and Sweetness — Investing the time and care every child needs to truly learn and grow
- Purity of Intent — Teaching from a place of genuine love for the child's development, not just academic outcomes
- Tolerance and Humanity — Understanding every child's unique struggles and responding with compassion
- Fearlessness — Encouraging children and educators alike to be bold, curious and unafraid of challenges
- Cheerfulness — Transforming the experience of learning from a burden into a joy — making GK Quiz Camps and competitions journeys of happiness and discovery
Her unique strength — what she calls the Fearless Introvert Paradox — has allowed her to listen deeply to student psychology and parent concerns, observe carefully and implement practical, real-world learning experiences that truly make a difference.
Awards and Recognition
APJ Abdul Kalam International Excellence Award 2025
Chhaya Bhavesh Katira was officially recognised by the Global Education, Research and Development Council (UK) with the APJ Abdul Kalam International Excellence Award 2025 — a prestigious international accolade that recognised Punnya Diamond Education's unique and impactful approach to holistic child education. This award marked her transition from a local educator to an internationally recognised icon of disciplined, ethical and practical learning.
Astitva Women's Pride Award 2026
She was honoured with the Astitva Women's Pride Award 2026 by Tretayug Foundation — in recognition of her outstanding journey, ethical leadership and transformative contribution to education and women's empowerment in India.
Vision and Goals
Chhaya Bhavesh Katira's vision is to continue building platforms where the next generation does not just study — they shine. She is committed to expanding Punnya Diamond Education's reach, deepening its impact and continuing to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical life experience for children across India and beyond.
Through her role at Devvani Olympiad, she aspires to make national and international academic competitions more accessible, purposeful and transformative for students — helping them discover their potential and develop the skills, confidence and character they need to lead with purpose and cultural pride.
Her defining philosophy — expressed in her own words — captures the spirit of her entire journey:
I am not proud of where I have reached, but of how I reached here — with my humanity intact, my ethics unshaken, and my smile as my greatest shield. — Chhaya Bhavesh Katira
Online Presence
- Instagram — chhaya_bhavesh_katira