The State Commissioner For Persons With Disabilities.

Profile of Air Cmde. Ranjan Mukherjee VSM IAF, State
Commissioner for PwD, NCT of Delhi.
Synopsis:
- Air
Commodore Ranjan Mukherjee, Vishisht Sewa Medal has been a commissioned officer
of the Indian Air Force with 35 years of multifaceted experience in both civil
and defence Administration & Management. Besides the Air Force, worked as
Additional Director General, Prasar Bharti from 2014 to 2017, Officer on
Special Duty to the Hon’ble Lt. Governor, Delhi from 2007 to 2013, and as
Advisor cum Secretary to Hon'ble Minister of State, Agriculture and Farmers
Welfare, GoI, since 03 May 2018,till 30 June 2019,( this post was with the due
approval of the Cabinet Committee of Appointment).
- Possess
ability to plan and execute task under strained circumstances and achieve goals
by managing diverse teams and utilizing effective negotiation and communication
skills.
- Possess
special knowledge in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management
& Administrative experience in IAF & Civil bureaucracy.
Educational Background:
- Masters
in Business Administration with specialization in Human Resource Development
from Symbiosis Inst. of Mgmt. Studies, Pune in 2005.
- B.Sc.
(Agricultural Sciences) 4 years integrated course from Inst of Agri Sciences,
Banaras Hindu University in 1981.
Professional
Experience:
- Ministry of Agriculture and FW.:
Working with the hon'ble union minister,GoI, had the privilege and birds eye view
of the planning, execution of policies and development strategy for the
ministry pan India, alongside the management of the budget of the ministry
since 2018 till 30 June,2019.
Prasar
Bharti – Ministry of I&B, GOI: W.e.f. 09th July 2014, served on deputation from the
IAF to Ministry of I&B, Prasar Bharti till 31 Dec 2017. Was
Instrumental in launching of the new Channel ‘Kisan’, dedicated to the
farmers and the rural population.
- Was
also made HOD of couple of additional channels i.e. DD Urdu & DD
International channel (DD India), and Commercial of Prasar Bharti ( both DD
& AIR). Was Instrumental in uplifting the overall revenue generation
manifold – to a record level.
- With
Govt. of Delhi ( 2007-- 2013 ) : have experience in dealing with complex
Socio-Politico-Administrative Issues. Monitoring and functional Operations of
the Commonwealth Games, 2010, besides supervision and control of various Govt.
Depts. such as Delhi Police – dealt with law & order issues of the National
Capital, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Disaster Preparedness, Grievance
Redressal of Citizens of Delhi, Traffic Management of Delhi, Yamuna River
Development, Delhi Red Cross etc. Simultaneously also served as Principal
Commissioner in DDA and implemented several time-bound special projects.
- In
Air Force (June 1984-- Jan 2018): Besides core Military & Man Management/HRD, have
experience in Supply Chain Management, Strategic Material Management and
Defence Administration with specialization in large procurements and associated
Contract and Budget Management. Have innumerable successful Negotiations with
various foreign firms to the credit and is a known Strategic Negotiator.
Key
Achievements:
- Launch
of ‘DD Kisan’ Channel with complete planning, content
design and all aspects of operations of the niche channel.
- In
F.Y. 2015-16 to 2017-18, as head of revenue generation of Prasar Bharti
administered successfully maximum revenue for the Govt. (From Rs 678 Cr to more
than Rs 1200 Crs (including several state Governments & corporate clients).
- Crucial
role in ensuring that operations & success of the Commonwealth games in
Delhi in 2010, timely completion of several key projects that were critical to
the development of the National capital, while posted in Delhi Govt and
simultaneously as the Pr. Commissioner in DDA.
- Responsible
for setting up of Delhi State Geo Spatial Data Infrastructure (DSSDI)
comprising two major components; Land Information System and Security of Delhi,
- Created
a special cell in MCD with retired armed forces personnel, improving overall
enforcement besides generating additional revenues over Rs. 200 crore from
Advertisements, Parking, Toll collection, etc.
- Actively
contributed in ‘In-Situ Housing Schemes’ for the Economically Weaker Section of
the society in Delhi.
- Instrumental
for many joint ventures with complex technical & financial collaborations
including the establishment of a Common Secured Network ‘TETRA’ for Delhi
Police and other government departments with Collaboration from MNCs.
- Recognised
for effectively organizing several Tri-Services operations/exercises with
foreign participation at various location such as Pokhran, Mumbai, Chennai,
etc.
Core
Competence:
- Impeccable
integrity, Multifaceted, hardworking, mature professional with high IQ &
intelligence, adaptability, innovation and quick thinking. With ability to work
as a team player under strained circumstances, with skill of a great negotiator
and an effective communicator. Have special ability to follow up crucial
socio-political matters and important projects & taking the same through
its logical conclusion effectively.
Awards
and Recognition:
- For
distinguished services rendered, awarded Vishishth Sewa Medal by the
Hon’ble President of India on Republic Day, January 26, 2012.
- Was
one of selectors for prestigious National Youth Awards in 2011 & 2012 in
the Union sports & youth affairs ministry..
- Was
among the recipients conferred with ‘Distinguished Centenary Alumni Award’
by alma-mater Banaras Hindu University, during the centenary International
Alumni meet in 2015.
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