Shashank Mani is a multifaceted Indian leader known for his contributions in the fields of politics, entrepreneurship, and social impact. Born on July 25, 1969, in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, his deep connection to his native region of Purvanchal has heavily influenced his life’s work.
Shashank’s education began at Colvin Taluqdars’ College in Lucknow, where he excelled in sports, winning the prestigious Jahangirabad gold medal. He later graduated from the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, where he made his mark as the Deputy General Secretary of Sports. After completing his degree, he started a successful career with Schlumberger, a global oil services company
Beyond his corporate career, Shashank Mani is best known as the founder of Jagriti Yatra, an organization that leads an annual train journey across India to inspire and promote entrepreneurship among the youth, particularly in rural areas. His initiative, Jagriti Enterprise Centre – Purvanchal (JECP), further aims to develop entrepreneurial ecosystems in eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Shashank also has a political dimension to his career, having run as a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the Deoria constituency in 2024, following in the footsteps of his father, Prakash Mani Tripathi, who served twice as a Member of Parliament(