About Umesh Mathur

Was a leading television anchor at Doordarshan for discussion and entertainment-oriented programs when there was only a single channel around the year 1975 onwards. During this period he also worked as a journalist with the Hindustan Times and The Indian Express Group of publications, UNI news etc. with numerous lead stories to his credit. 

Presently, heading operations of an organization working in the area of educational technology and socially relevant projects.

Created Eternal Oasis, a Spiritual Institution for development of the inner self and as a permanent facility for projecting India's cultural heritage and spirituality for easy understanding both in India and overseas.

Created Garden of Spiritual Wisdom in Sarnath, Varanasi comprising Artistic creation for communicating India wisdom traditions. The garden uses a mix of exhibits and sculptures to convey the essentials of spirituality. Considered a must see for Indian cultural enthusiasts and Buddhist pilgrims.

Developing manuscripts and videos on spiritual education for YouTube for easy understanding by the community.

Conceived, planned and executed India's Educational Technology through Video project for mass education, popularly known as Teleteach with studios in Delhi and Bombay making available over 2500 films from India and overseas from single source at affordable prices.

Amongst the better known films produced and directed by him are : "The Pahargarh Rock Paintings; A People's movement (on Chipko Andolan); Action West Bank - Calcutta; A new faith (on renewable energy sources); Computers in day to day life; telefilm - Aisa Ho To Kaisa Ho; Kayakalp; Role of Delhi in Freedom Struggle; Teen Nazaare on legal literacy; four films on Goa's geography, culture, history and achievements; two films on child marriages etc.

Prolific expert on films production with nearly 120 educational films and few documentaries.

Served on the National Media Planning and Coordination Committees of several government ministries like Ministry of Health, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Rural development, Dept of Science and Technology, Electronics Commissions, Dept. of Adult education.

Addressed twice the United Nations 120 member nations accreditation committee for NGOs in New York for successful accreditation, once for a Japanese NGO and second time for worldwide recognition of Day of Vesak for a Thai University.

Lecture on need for Spirituality for the first time ever in United Nations was written by him and delivered through his Japanese counterpart on the occasion of World Youth Peace Summit in New York in 2006.

Has written Seven books titled : An Overview of Buddhist Teachings – The Key Takeaways, Buddhist India: An Overview of Indian Buddhist Sites, Mindful Breathing for Better Immunity, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, The New Age Lotus Sutra Prayer, Empowerment Through Vedantic Teachings and also one book on Understanding India’s Property Market. Kindle author page: http://amzn.to/2gYqhPA

Awarded Inspire Spiritual & Wellness Visionary Award 2017 for outstanding contribution in the field of Spiritual tourism for designing Garden of Spiritual Wisdom in Sarnath, Varanasi to communicate Indian Spirituality through sculptures and artistic exhibits. Awarded Certificate of Excellence for two years in a row by Tripadvisor.

Awarded same Award in 2016 for "Excellent Author in Mind-Body-Spirit Books" in recognition of outstanding contribution.

Facilitated substantial exchange between the Japanese Govt. and Indian software companies with a view to facilitate software exports. Founder member of Indo Japan Software Research Committee (IJSRC). Brought in several software delegations to India. Organized several talks and Indian participation at major international expositions like World PC Expo, Japan as Director, IJSRC.

Promoted Indo Japan relations by bringing out publications like Indo Japan Commerce, a Trade Journal, Guide for Japanese businessmen and another book on business relations between the two countries.

Wrote a column for a Japanese periodical on Indo Japan subjects and relations. Contributed to cultural cooperation between India and Japan by organizing several events and cooperated in the promotion of Indo Japan Art Institute.

Served as a reputed journalist with India's leading daily The Hindustan Times and The Indian Express group of publications as correspondent, SCREEN with hundreds of published articles including UNI, India's premier News agency. 

Conducted several TV discussions with professionals and celebrities under Doordarshan's Focus and Current Affairs program between '82 and '95.

Presented TV programs regularly, and amongst others, presented panel discussions / programmes with Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Shyam Benegal, Sanjay Khan, Sayeed Mirza, Madame Kawakita of Japan and Eris Ekman of Turkey. Also a fashion program with Vimla Patil, Editor Femina.

Films produced by him have been telecast countrywide and are widely acclaimed. Conducted television programmes, panel discussions and interviews on subjects of national interest.