Key Person

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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 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 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 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.

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

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

Member of Indian delegation to the following

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