

Graduation | Year of Passing | No of Attempts | College/ University |
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B.Tech Chemical Engineering |
1987 | One | College of Technology, Osmania University |
Post Graduation | Year of Passing | No of Attempts | College/ University |
M.Tech Chemical Engineering |
1989 | One | College of Technology, Osmania University |
International Monetary Policy, Conditionality & Structural Adjustment Programs / Public Finance and Planning/ Governance/ Tax & Revenue Administration/ Health and Family Welfare/ Commerce & Industry/ Archives & International Cultural Relations/ Petroleum & Natural Gas/ Agriculture and Cooperation
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Management Trainee | IPCL, Mumbai | January 1989 | June 1989 | |
After Selection to Indian Administrative Service | ||||
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2018-2020 | Additional Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions Director General National Center for Good Governance |
2010-2017 | Deputy Director (Administration) AIIMS Joint Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Textiles Joint Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Culture Director General National Archives of India |
2003-2006 | Advisor to Executive Director IMF, Washington DC, USA |
2001-2003 | Private Secretary to Finance Minister of India Private Secretary to External Affairs Minister of India |
2000-01 | Deputy Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Petroleum |
2017-18 | Chairman Board of Revenue for Rajasthan Chairman Rajasthan Tax Board |
2007-10 | Secretary to Government, Department of Planning and Finance (Budget) Secretary to Government, Department of Family Welfare & MD NRHM Secretary to Government, Department of Science & Technology |
1989-2000 | Deputy Secretary Finance District Collector at Jodhpur District Collector Pali Director Watershed Development & Soil Co Conservation Department Additional Area Development Commissioner IGNP Sub Divisional Officer |
2019 | India’s Relations with the International Monetary Fund 1991-2016: 25 Years in Perspective –published by Indian Council of World Affairs &Vij Publishers |
2019 | Towards a New India: Governance Transformed 2014-2019 – published by Konark Publishers |
2020 | Pakistan’s Economy under Imran Khan – Oration at Indian Council of WorldAffairs (ICWA) | |||
2020 | China: Wielding the Economic Clout –Oration at Center for Contemporary China Studies, Ministry of External Affairs | |||
2020 | Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank – Changing the Contours of Infrastructure Financing in Asia – Oration at the Indian Council of World Affairs | |||
2019 | Trade – An Instrument in the Larger Power Game – Talk at the National Defence College | |||
2019 | Rise of Chinain the International Monetary System - Oration at the India International Center | |||
2019 | Pakistan’s Economic Crisis – Is a Recovery Possible? – Oration at the Institute of Defence Studies & Analysis | |||
2019 | IMF and Its Influence on Cross Border Flows – Oration in the High-Level Interaction with Legends Series at the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs | |||
2019 | The Central Secretariat, the Indian Civil Service & The Indian Political Service1834-1947 – Foundation Day lecture of the National Archives of India | |||
2019 | Ethics and Accountability in Governance, and Redressal of Public Grievances: The Indian Experience – Oration to the Permanent Secretaries and Directors General of the Republic of Maldives at Civil Services Institute Male | |||
2018 | India and the IMF – Orations at The India International Centre, Kobe University, Osaka, Thammasat University Bangkok, |
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2018 | G-20: A Decade in Multilateralism – Oration at the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library | |||
2017 | The History of the Reserve Bank of India – International Archives Day Oration at the Reserve Bank of India |
2020 | Certificate of Appreciation from Secretary Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances for Successful Conduct of the 23rd National Conference on e-Governance at Mumbai, Maharashtra |
2019 | Certificate of Appreciation from the Secretary (Economic Relations) Ministry of External Affairs for successful conduct of the Special Training Program for Permanent Secretaries of the Gambia |
2019 | Certificate of Appreciation from the Chief Secretary Government of Meghalaya for successful conduct of the 22nd National Conference on e-Governance at Shillong, Neghalaya |
2019 | Certificate of Appreciation from the Secretary Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances for Successful Conduct of the 22nd National Conference on e-Governance at Shillong, Meghalaya |
2019 | Certificate of Appreciation from the Chairman Administrative Reforms Commission of Government of Kerala on successful conduct of the National Seminar on e-Governance at Thiruvananthapuram |
2019 | Certificate of Appreciation from the President Civil Services Commission of Republic of Maldives for knowledge sharing session on “Ethics and Accountability in Governance and Redressal of Public Grievances – The Indian Experience” at Male |
2019 | Citation, Merit Certificate and Cash Award from Chief Minister Government of Rajasthan at the State Level Independence Day Function for Academic Excellence in Public Finance |
2018 | Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Work as Chairman Board of Revenue in deciding 13250 cases and Digitalization of 1532 Revenue Courts of Rajasthan |
2017 | Kaya Kalp First Prize of Rs. 5 crores and Award Certificate given by Health Minister of India to AIIMS for Clean Hospital Campaign |
2017 | Nominated by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2017 for Digital AIIMS Project |
2017 | Indian Council of World Affairs Fellowship for Book Research Proposal India and International Monetary Fund – 1991-2016 25 years in Perspective |
2017 | AIIMS Leadership Excellence Award for Outstanding Contribution to Redevelopment of Residential Campuses given by Minister of Health and Family Welfare and the Minister of Urban Development, Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation |
2016 | AIIMS felicitated by Minister of MeiTY for the Digital AIIMS project as the best performing project of Digital India Projects as part of India International Trade Fair being conducted with the theme Digital India |
2016 | AIIMS e-Hospital Project mentioned by Prime Minister in Independence Day Address to the Nation from Ramparts of Red Fort |
2016 | Felicitation by Shri S.Ramadorai, Member PM’s Advisory Council on Skill Development on World Skills Day for AIIMS Transformation Project |
2016 | Letter of Appreciation from Shri N.Chandrasekaran, CEO TCS for Leadership Role in AIIMS Transformation Project |
2016 | Tribute for Outstanding Public Service from Shri P.K.Hota IAS (retd) |
2016 | Letters of Appreciation from Health Secretary and Secretary MeiTY for leadership role in AIIMS e-Hospital Project |
2016 | Certificate of Appreciation from Director AIIMS for India’s First Fully Digital Public Hospital |
2015 | Citation/ Award received from Health Secretary for Leadership Role in AIIMS Transformation Project |
2015 | Kaya Kalp Award from Health Minister of India for Clean Hospital Campaign |
2015 | Letter of Appreciation from Secretary DeiTY for outstanding leadership in launch of Online OPD System |
2015 | Letter of Appreciation from Health Secretary for Outstanding Contribution to 1st EAS Round Table on Trauma Care and Nursing |
2015 | Letter of Appreciation from Secretary (East) MEA for Outstanding Contribution to the 1st EAS Round Table on Trauma Care and Nursing |
2015 | Certificates of Appreciation from Director AIIMS for 1st AIIMS-FAM conference on Cardiology and Oncology; and for the 1st EAS Round Table on Trauma Care and Nursing |
2014 | Felicitation by Officials/ Staff of National Archives of India for Outstanding Public Service |
2014 | Certificate of Appreciation from Culture Secretary for Outstanding contribution to 3rd meeting of SAARC Culture Ministers |
2013 | Letter of Appreciation from the Minister of Commerce Trade and Industry Government of Mauritius for promotion of India-Mauritius Textiles Relations |
2013 | Felicitation by NITMA for contribution to development of Textiles Industry |
2013 | Felicitation by ATDC for outstanding contribution to Apparel Skill Development Programs |
2012 | Felicitation by TEXPROCIL for outstanding contribution to Cotton Yarn Exports |
2012 | Felicitation by AEPC for outstanding contribution to Apparel Exports |
2012 | Felicitation by CITI for outstanding contribution to growth of Textiles Industry |
2011 | Felicitation by Deputy CM of TN for contribution to revival of Tiruppur Dyeing Industry |
2010 | Felicitation by Textiles Minister at the launch of the Integrated Skill Development Program |
2010 | Rajasthan’s NRHM program awarded best performer in High Focus States by Vice President of India |
2008 | Felicitation/ Memento by Chief Minister Rajasthan for outstanding contribution as Secretary to Government Department of Planning and Finance (Budget) |
2006 | Felicitation/ Memento by Executive Director (India) to the IMF for outstanding contribution as Advisor and Temporary Alternate Executive Director to the IMF |
2003 | Felicitation/ Memento by Finance Minister of India for outstanding contribution as Private Secretary to FM and Private Secretary to EAM |
1999 | Received the award for Pali - the best performing district in Family Planning Programs from Health Minister of Rajasthan |
1998 | Independence Day Felicitation from CM Rajasthan for Outstanding Public Service |
1997 | Received the NPC Award for Highest Productivity in Rainfed Agriculture from President of India |
1997 | Received the NPC Certificate (3rd Prize) for Highest Productivity in Rainfed Agriculture from President of India |
1996 | Received the Rajiv Gandhi Parti Bhumi Mitra Award from Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj |
1995 | Received the NPC Award (2nd Prize) for Highest Productivity in Rainfed Agriculture from President of India |
1989 | Felicitation by Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for excellence in Badminton |
1989 | Felicitation by Vice Chancellor Osmania University for excellence in Badminton |
1988 | Winner All India Universities Badminton Championship (Captain of Osmania University team) |
1986 | Men’s Singles Finalist in AP State Badminton Championship |
1985 | Citation from Chief Minister of AP for Excellence in Badminton |
1984 | Felicitation by Andhra Pradesh Badminton Association for excellence in Badminton |
1984 | Winner of Narang Cup - Junior National Badminton Championship |
1984 | Represented India in BWF’s Invitation Championships at Vijayawada |
1981-82 | Member/ Captain of All India Central Schools Badminton Team |
1983-1988 | Member / Captain of Osmania University Badminton team |
1980-1987 | Member/ Captain of AP team to National Badminton Championships |
1983-87 | Member of the AP team to South Zone Badminton Championships |
Salient Achievements in Career
As Additional Secretary Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances and Director General National Archives of India
- Played a leadership role in publication of Good Governance Index 2019
- Authored the National e-Services Delivery Assessment 2019
- Authored the Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedures 2019
- Authored the National COVID 19 Preparedness Survey – Responses from 410 District Collectors and IAS Officers of 2014-2019 batches
- Conducted the Special Training Programs for Permanent Secretaries of the Republic of Maldives, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Cambodia, Gambia
- Conducted the 23rd National Conference on E-Governance at Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Conducted the 22nd National Conference on E-Governance at Shillong Meghalaya
- Conducted the 12th National Civil Services Day at New Delhi
- Conducted the National Seminar on E-Governance at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Conducted the Regional Conferences on Good Governance at Jammu, Nagpur and Thiruvanathapuram
As Chairman Board of Revenue for Rajasthan and Chairman Rajasthan
- The first digital revolution in revenue courts of India was ushered in with the Digital Rajasva Mandal and the establishment of the Rajasthan Revenue Courts Grid.
- Wrote 57 worth reportable judgments in Board of Revenue and 25 binding judgments in Rajasthan Tax Board.
As Deputy Director Administration AIIMS (2015-17)
- Nominated by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration for Digital AIIMS Project 2017
- Received from Health Minister the Kaya Kalp Award Certificate and Prize Money of Rs. 5 crores for first prize in the Kaya Kalp Scheme (Clean Hospital Campaign) 2017
- Awarded the AIIMS Leadership Excellence Award by Health Minister and Minister for Urban Development for Redevelopment of AIIMS Residential Campuses
- Awarded the prestigious Indian Council of World Affairs Fellowship 2017 for book research proposal India and International Monetary Fund 1991-2016 – 25 years in Perspective
- AIIMS e-Hospital Project mentioned by the Prime Minister from Ramparts of Red Fort on August 15, 2016 for benefitting 51 lac patients at AIIMS. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has mandated AIIMS to conduct on-boarding workshops for 12 Central Government Hospitals and 6 AIIMS. The project has been adopted by 142 Hospitals across India till date.
- AIIMS Transformation Project implemented as the largest health sector CSR project aimed at creating Patient Friendly Hospital achieved National Recognition. The Project has been adopted by 5 State Governments till date.
- Kaya Kalp – Clean Hospital Campaign received the 2nd Prize from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and prize money of Rs. 3 crores in 2016
- Strengthening International Collaborations of AIIMS with National Cancer Institute of USA, EAS Member Countries, French Academy of Medicine, NEDO Japan, the Leuven University of Belgium, the University of Sydney, Australia, the Swinburne University of South Africa
- Leadership Role in Infrastructure Development of AIIMS amounting to Rs.9000 crores – the National Cancer Institute, the Redevelopment of AIIMS Residential Campuses, the Expansion of Trauma Centre, the Mother and Child Block, the OPD Block, the Surgical Block and the Hostel Block.
- Publication of a 5 paper series titled (i) Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, (ii) The Journeys of AIIMSONIANS, (iii) The First Digital Revolution in Health Care (iv) Dr. V.Ramalingaswami and (v) The AIIMS Act, 1956 – the Parliament Debate as part of AIIMS Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
As Joint Secretary International Cultural Relations and Libraries and Director General National Archives of India (2013-14)
- Launch of the National Mission on Libraries under the 12th Plan by the President of India in January 2014. Formulation of the National Mission on Libraries as the largest Plan Scheme of Ministry of Culture.
- Leadership role in conduct of 3rd SAARC Culture Ministers Meeting after a gap of 10 years, and as India’s nominee on the Governing Body of SAARC Culture Center
- Formulation of the Plan Scheme of the Festivals of India abroad. Conduct of Festivals of India abroad for people to people contact in Peru, Cuba, Lao PDR, Cambodia, Vietnam, Japan, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, South Africa. The Festivals of India abroad in 5 cities of China and 22 cities of Japan were held after a gap of 30 years. The Buddha Mahotsava was conducted in South East Asian Countries of Lao PDR, Vietnam, Cambodia. The Cricket Exhibition was conceived and presented at South Africa. The Buddha Exhibition of Sculptures presented at Japan.
- Head/ Member of Indian Delegation from Ministry of Culture to Russian Federation (2), Peru, Cuba, Sri Lanka (2), Belarus, Oman, Turkey, Trinidad and Tobago, South Africa, Japan, Netherlands, Lao PDR, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Thailand. Published 3 papers on (a) Revival and Resurgence of Festivals of India abroad; (b) Festivals of India abroad in South East Asia and (c) Buddha Mahotsava
- Served on the Executive Committees of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, National Library, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation, Central Secretariat Library, Delhi Public Library, Rampur Raza Library, Khuda Baksh Library, Connemara Library, Thanjavur Library, Indian Commission on Historical Records, National Mission on Libraries, National Mission on Manuscripts and National Museum Institute. Close collaboration with SahityaAkademy, SangeetNatakAkademy, Kalakshetra Foundation and Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts.
- Formulation of the Critical Areas Projects for the 12th Plan for acquisition and preservation of official records. Formulation of the Plan Scheme of National Mission on Manuscripts for 12th Plan and implementation.
- Conduct of Gandhi-Mandela Exhibition of Archival Papers in Johannesburg, the Gandhi Exhibition of Archival Papers in Volksrust Prison, South Africa and the Bapu-Pha Exhibition of Archival Papers in Bangkok Thailand.
- International Collaborations with National Archives of Turkey, Oman, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Trinidad and Tobago.
As Joint Secretary Cotton and Exports Division, Ministry of Textiles (2010-13)
- Long and distinguished tenure as Joint Secretary Exports. A leadership role in increasing textiles exports from USD 18 billion to USD 40 billion in 41 months period. Head/ Member of Indian Delegation from Ministry of Textiles to USA (5), Australia (2), Japan (3), Turkey, Uzbekistan, Egypt, Chad, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malaysia, Bangladesh (5), Sri Lanka (2), Israel (2), Iran (2), Mauritius, European Union Brussels (2), China, Argentina. Significant engagements with United States Departments of Labor, USTR and US Department of Commerce. Contributed to enhanced bilateral engagement in Textiles Sector with European Union, Sri Lanka, Israel, Uzbekistan, Japan, Iran, Romania and Australia.
- Administered India’s Cotton Policy for a period of 41 months. Acted as the Secretariat for 37 meetings of the Group of Ministers on India’s Cotton Policy chaired by Finance Minister. India’s nominee to the International Cotton Advisory Committee Washington DC for the Plenary Meetings for 3 years. Formulation of National Fiber Policy, Cotton Statistics Notification, and member of the Expert Committee on National Textiles Policy. Contributed to enhanced bilateral engagement with China, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
- Member of Cotton Advisory Board, Cotton Yarn Advisory Board, Northern India Textiles Research Association, Bombay Textiles Research Association, South India Textiles Research Association, Ahmedabad Textiles Research Association, Served as Director on Board of Directors of Cotton Corporation of India, 2010-13, Handlooms and Handicrafts Exports Corporation 2011, Apparel Export Promotion Council, 2010-13, Apparel Training and Design Centre 2010-13, Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council 2010-13, Synthetic Rayon and Textiles Export Promotion Council 2010-13, Handlooms Export Promotion Council 2010-13.
- Implemented the major Textiles sector schemes of Technology Up-gradation Scheme, Export Promotion Schemes of MAI/ MDA, Integrated Skill Development Scheme and Scheme for Integrated Textiles Parks
- Headed 5 Sub-Groups of Ministry of Textiles namely Cotton and Textiles, Skill Development, Powerlooms, Integrated Textiles Parks and Exports and 1 Sub-Group of Department of Commerce on “Boosting Manufacturing Exports” for the 12th Plan.
- Published 2 papers titled “Apparel Exports” and “Cotton Statistics in 21st Century” in 2016.
As Advisor to Executive Director International Monetary Fund (2003-06)
- As Temporary Alternate Executive Director representing India on the Executive Board of IMF, worked key IMF subjects of Structural Conditionality, Fiscal Affairs, Stand-By Arrangements, Independent Evaluation Office, G-24 meetings, Annual Meetings of the Fund-Bank. Worked on the HIPC debt-write off for the African Nations and the Debt Sustainability Indicators.
- Participated as a Member of Indian delegation to several Annual Fund-Bank Meetings, Spring Meetings of the Fund-Bank, G-24 Meetings, G-20 Meetings. Represented Indian chair in UN Economic and Social Council.
- Worked on key IMF program countries of Turkey, Argentina, HIPC Countries and 56 other countries including Russian Federation, South Africa, Sub-Saharan African Countries, South East Asia and Eastern Europe.
- Over 200 Gray Statements for India on the IMF Executive Board. Coordinated extensively with the Governor and Research Department of the Reserve Bank of India and the Department of Economic Affairs to formulate India’s positions.
. As Private Secretary to Finance Minister and External Affairs Minister (2001-03)
- As Private Secretary to Finance Minister coordinated the Minister’s Office work with the Departments of Economic Affairs, Expenditure, Banking & Insurance. Also coordinated all Parliament Work and Cabinet Papers of Finance Minister. Was associated with key reform legislation namely the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, The SEBI Amendment Act and The UTI Amendment Act. Was also associated with the Kelkar Committee recommendations on Direct Taxes and Indirect Taxes, Debt Swap Scheme for State Governments, Constitution and Functioning of the Finance Commission
- As Private Secretary to External Affairs Minister coordinated the work of several MEA’s divisions, all Cabinet Papers and Parliament Work, VVIP references etc. Witnessed the External Affairs Minister’s engagement with US Secretary of State at close quarters and the engagement of the Heads of Government at Agra Summit between India and Pakistan in 2001. Also witnessed and was part of EAM’s office for India’s response to the Parliament Attack of 13/12/2001 when engagement with US and all P-5 countries was at its peak.
- Was a member of MEA delegations led by External Affairs Minister to United States, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, Russian Federation, China, Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Nepal, Myanmar; and was a member of the Finance Minister led delegations to United States of America, United Kingdom, France, European Union Brussels respectively.
- Was a member of the Prime Ministerial delegation to the Russian Federation, United Kingdom, United States of America and United Nations General Assembly 2001.
As Secretary to Government of Rajasthan (2007-10)
- As Secretary Planning Department with additional charge of Finance (Budget), formulated the Annual Plan, Economic Survey, and was part of Budget discussions 2007-08. International Developmental collaborations with the World Bank and Asian Development Bank were pursued. Formulated the Outcome Budget and Output Budgets. Headed the Department of Evaluation and the Public-Private Partnership Cell of State Government.
- As Secretary Department of Family Welfare and Mission Director NRHM, Rajasthan became the best performer in High Focus States of India. A nascent NRHM program was scaled up significantly. Also headed the World Bank sponsored Rajasthan Health Systems Project.
- As Secretary Department of Science and Technology implemented the INSPIRE Program, the collaboration with Vice Chancellors of Rajasthan’s Universities to promote Research Work through Fellowship programs, Promoted Science Clubs in Schools and SATCOM projects with ISRO. Commenced the work on formulation of Biotech Policy of Rajasthan.
Major Speeches/ Talks
Addresses to Senior International Civil Servants
- Ethics and Accountability and Redressal of Public Grievances – Address to Permanent Secretaries of Maldives
- Public Policy and Governance – Address to Permanent Secretaries of the Gambia
- India & Africa: Improving Digital Governance – Address to the African Ambassadors in New Delhi
Multilateral Fora – International Cultural Relations
- Country Statement at GB of SAARC Culture Center at Colombo 2014
- Country Statement at ASEM Culture Ministers Meeting at Rotterdam 2014
- Country Statement at GB of SAARC Culture Center at Colombo 2013
Bilateral Fora – International Cultural Relations
- Opening Statement at India-Russia JWG New Delhi 2014
- Opening Statement at India-Turkey talks on Archives Ankara 2014
- Opening Statement at India-Oman talks on Archives Muscat 2014
- Opening Statement at the India-South Africa talks Pretoria 2014
- Opening Statement at India-Russia JWG Moscow 2013
Multilateral Fora – Textiles Subjects
- Opening Statement at the India-EU JWG on Textiles at Brussels 2013
- Opening Statement at the India-EU JWG on Textiles at New Delhi 2012
- Country Statement at ICAC Plenary Meetings at Interlaken, Switzerland 2012
- Opening Statement at the India-EU JWG on Textiles at Brussels 2011
- Country Statement at ICAC Plenary Meetings at Buenos Aires 2011
- Country Statement at ICAC Plenary Meetings at Lubbock Texas 2010
Bilateral Fora – Textiles Subjects
- Opening Statement at India-Mauritius JWG at Port Louis 2013
- Statement at the India-Bangladesh JCM at Dhaka 2013
- Opening Statement at India-Romania JWG on Textiles at Bucharest 2013
- Opening Statement at India-Iran talks on Textiles at Tehran, 2013
- Opening Statement at Egypt textiles tariff hearing at Cairo 2012
- Opening Statement at India-Bangladesh delegation level talks Dhaka 2012
- Opening Statement at India-Kazakhstan JWG at New Delhi 2012
- Opening Statement on India-Malaysia Textiles Trade Kaula Lumpur 2012
- Opening Statement at the India–Uzbekistan JWG at Delhi 2012
- Opening Statement at India-Israel talks on Textiles at Jerusalem 2012
- Opening Statement at India-Mauritius JWG at New Delhi 2012
- Opening Statement at India-China cotton sector talks at Beijing 2011
- Opening Statement at India-Australia cotton sector talks at Canberra 2011
- Statement at the India-Kenya trade talks at Nairobi 2011
- Opening Statement at the India-Uzbekistan JWG at Tashkent 2011
- Opening Statement at India-Ethiopia investment talks Addis Ababa 2011
- Opening Statement at India-Chad delegation level talks N’djamena 2011
- Opening Statement at India-Egypt delegation level talks at Cairo 2011
- Opening Statement at Turkey textiles tariff hearing at Ankara 2011
- Opening Statement at USDOL hearings on Indian Apparels Washington DC 2011
- Opening Statement at USDOL hearings on Indian Apparels Washington DC December 2010
- Opening Statement at USDOL hearings Indian Apparels Washington DC June 2010
Important Speeches at ICAC Plenary Meetings
- Speech on “India’s Cotton Statistics in 21st Century” at the ICAC Plenary Meetings at Interlaken Switzerland, 2012
- Speech on “Cotton Price Volatility” at the ICAC Plenary Meetings at Lubbock Texas 2011
- Speech on “Measuring Cotton Supply and Use in 21st Century” at the ICAC Plenary Meetings at Buenos Aires 2011
- Speech on “Demand Enhancement – A Bargain at Any Price” at the ICAC Plenary Meetings at Buenos Aires 2011
- Speech on “Cotton Price Volatility” at the ICAC Conference at Beijing, China 2011
Key Note Addresses in India
- Fiscal Federalism – Finance Commissions, NITI Aayog, GST Council” – Talk at India International Center, New Delhi dated May 21, 2018
- “Improving the Functioning of Revenue Courts of Rajasthan” – Talk at the High Court Bar Association, Jodhpur dated May 15, 2018
- “The Rise of China in the International Monetary System” – Talk at ICWA, Sapru House, New Delhi dated April 27, 2018
- “A March to New Age India - 21st century Challenges Before Civil Services” – Civil Services Day Key Note Address at HCMRIPA, Jaipur dated April 21, 2018
- “G20 – A Decade in Multilateralism” – Talk at NMML, Teen MurtiBhavan, New Delhi, dated March 9, 2018
- “Improving Justice Delivery Systems in Revenue Courts” – Talk at the National Workshop on Land Reforms at LBSNAA Mussoorie dated March 6, 2018
- “India and the IMF” – Talk at India International Center, New Delhi dated January 17, 2018
- “World Economic History - Major Financial Crisis, 1930 to 2017” – Talk at National Archives of India, New Delhi dated January 17, 2018
- “Fiscal Federalism in India” – 112th lecture at the Center for Multilevel Federalism, Institute of Social Sciences, New Delhi dated January 16, 2018
- “Cultural Diplomacy – India’s Outreach to the World” –Librarian’s Day Oration to celebrate the 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. S.R.Ranganathan at National Library of India, Kolkata November 2017
- “Digitalizing AIIMS – The Digital Transformation of a National Health Institution” – Independence Day Oration at the Amity University Jaipur August 16, 2017
- “Archiving the History of Reserve Bank of India” – International Archives Day oration at Reserve Bank of India, Pune dated June 9, 2017
- “The Economic History of India 1943-2017” – Talk at the 92nd Foundation Course LBSNAA, Mussoorie dated October 27, 2017
- Talk on “India’s International Cultural Relations” at the India-EU meeting of Cultural Counsellors at Embassy of European Union, New Delhi 2014
- Key Note Address on “India’s Cotton Distribution Policy” at the Global Conference on Cotton at Mumbai 2013
- Key Note address on “National Mission on Libraries” at the International Conference on Digital Libraries at India Habitat Center 2013
- Key Note Address on “The Indian Growth Story of Cotton and Textiles Sector” at the Cotton Technical Assistance Program for Africa at New Delhi 2012
- Inaugural Address on “Indian Textiles Industry – Growth Story” at the Asian Textiles Conference by CITI at Mumbai 2012
- Key Note Address on “Challenges Facing India’s Cotton Trade and Industry” at the 1st International Cotton Conference conducted by Indian Cotton Federation at Coimbatore 2012
Statements at the Executive Board of International Monetary Fund
Over 200 Gray Statements for India on the IMF Executive Board on IMF Board agenda for the period 2003-06. The subjects included Gray Statements on IMF Conditionality; Stand By Arrangements for Turkey Argentina, Romania, Ukraine, Jordan; HIPC Debt Write-off; PRGF programs for 11 HIPC countries on quarterly review cycles, IEO Reports on Fiscal Adjustments under IMF Programs etc, Article IV Consultations for 56 countries on an annual 12 month cycle for 3 years.
International Experience
2018-2020
Conducted capacity building programs for 600 Senior Civil Servants of the Republic of Maldives, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Gambia; Scheduled to conduct the India-Africa Conference on Digital Governance in 2020; Member of Council of Administration of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences, Brussels; Member of the Finance Committee of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences, Brussels; Head of Indian Delegation from Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions to Maldives
2015-17
Organizing Committee Chairman of the 1st EAS Round Table on Trauma Care and Nursing, AIIMS, New Delhi, November 2015; Organizing Committee Chairman of the 1st AIIMS- FAM Conference on Cardiology and Oncology, October 2015, coordination role for 2nd AIIMS- FAM Conference at Paris October 2016.
2013-14
Head/ Member of Indian delegation from Ministry of Culture to Russian Federation (2), Peru, Cuba, Sri Lanka (2), Belarus, Oman, Turkey, Trinidad and Tobago, South Africa, Japan, Netherlands, Lao PDR, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Thailand
2010-13
Head/ Member of Indian delegation from Ministry of Textiles to USA (5), Australia (2), Japan (3), Turkey, Uzbekistan, Egypt, Chad, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malaysia, Bangladesh (5), Sri Lanka (2), Israel (2), Iran (2), Mauritius, European Union Brussels (2), China, Argentina
2007-10
Member of Indian Delegation from DEA to ADB Manila, Philippines;
and MOHFW delegation to Norway
2001-03
Member of Indian delegation led by Finance Minister to United States of America, United Kingdom, France, European Union Brussels
Member of Indian delegation led by External Affairs Minister to United States, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, Russian Federation, China, Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Nepal, Myanmar
Multilateral Visits
2014 | Head of Indian delegation to 6th ASEM Culture Ministers mtg at Rotterdam |
2014 | Member of Indian delegation to 3rd SAARC Culture Ministers Meeting, New Delhi |
2014 | Head of Indian delegation to 6th ASEM Culture Ministers mtg at Rotterdam |
2014 | Member of Indian delegation to 3rd SAARC Culture Ministers Meeting, New Delhi |
2012 | Head of Indian delegation to 71st meeting of ICAC, Interlaken Switzerland |
2011 | Head of Indian delegation to 70th meeting of ICAC, Buenos Aires |
2010 | Head of Indian delegation to 69th meeting of ICAC, Lubbock, Texas |
Member of Indian delegation to the following
2006 | Spring meetings of Fund-Bank, Washington DC, USA G 24 meeting of Finance Ministers at Washington DC, USA |
2005 | Annual Fund Bank meetings, Washington DC, USA G 24 meeting of Finance Ministers at Washington DC, USA |
2004 | Annual Fund Bank meetings, Washington DC, USA G 24 meeting of Finance Ministers at Washington DC, USA |
2003 | Annual Fund Bank meetings, Washington DC, USA G 24 meeting of Finance Ministers at Washington DC, USA United Nations Economic and Social Council meeting, New York, USA IMFC Deputies Meeting, London, United Kingdom |
2002 | G 20 meeting of Finance Ministers at New Delhi, India G 24 meeting of Finance Ministers at Washington DC, USA Annual Fund Bank meetings, Washington DC, USA |
2001 | United Nations General Assembly meetings at New York, United States India-EU Troika Meeting at Madrid, Spain |
Miscellaneous
- Served as election observer for Parliament Elections 2009 (Uttar Pradesh)/ Election Observer for Elections to UP Legislative Assembly 2007, Election Observer for By-Elections to UP Legislative Assembly 2008, District Election Officer, Jodhpur for Parliamentary Elections 1999, District Election Officer, Pali for Parliamentary Elections 1998, District Election Officer for Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Elections 1998
- Authored the “Annual Plan 2008-09” of Government of Rajasthan
- Authored the “Economic Survey 2007-08” of Government of Rajasthan
- Authored the NIPI sponsored study report on “Scaling Up NRHM Program in Bihar” in 2010
- Co-authored the NHSRC study report on “Emergency Response Services in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan” in 2009
- Contributed to the finalization of the decade long effort in AIIMS on “Procurement Manual of AIIMS.” in 2016