Former chairman of KSHRC, Bangalore and former Principal Secretary (primary and secondary education), among numerous important administrative assignments held like Women & Child Development, Forest & Environment etc ; An Economics graduate from Stella Maris College and Post graduate in English as well as in’ Public Enterprises and Development’ Paris; and Human Rights Law from NLS Blore. She joined IAS in 1976 and was allotted Karnataka cadre where she has worked in important assignments like Principal Secretary to Govt, primary and secondary education as well as Additional Chief Secretary to governments.
Former Director General police and Head of police force, Karnataka and Police Commissioner Bangalore. He served many challenging assignments including Commander of Task Force against dreaded Veerappan and his gang, and decimated their strength from 200 to 5 only. His other important assignments were IG intelligence & ADGP L& O. He has a formidable reputation as a Hard-working and daring officer and is one of the most highly decorated and rewarded officer in the entire country, Inclg Karnataka CM’s gold medal, President‘s police medal for gallantry, and other prestigious awards ! He has become a legend & is well known in Karnataka .
Former Principal Chief Conservator of Forest and Head of Forest Force, Karnataka; Was also Chief Wildlife Warden of Ktk, and has 15 years experience in ecotourism as head of Jungle Lodges and Resorts( JLR); Was instrumental in launching the prestigious Golden Chariot Tourist Train. A Masters in Zoology from DU, he has a Masters degree in Development Policy and Planning, University of Wales, UK; He had a long academic career in indian Institute of Forest Mgmt & is visiting faculty in University of Wales, UK; presently he’s tourism and wildlife advisor to IDC of Karnataka and Mudskipper.
Former Additional Director General, Doordarshan Delhi and South India, he has vast experience in broadcasting, journalism, art, culture literature and has initiated many innovative programmes on Doordarshan. He initially served as labour commissioner in Ministry of labour, Govt of India as well as other prestigious assignments. He has a post graduate degree on labour laws from BU as well as industrial relations, personal management, and journalism degrees as well as a PhD on Media ! He’s also ‘Officer Commanding’ in Ktk Civil Defence. He was conferred the prestigious Nadoja award for his immense contribution to Karnataka State culture and language by Kannada University. Amongst his numerous awards and recognitions ,he is a Karnataka Rajyotsava awardee as well .
With over 28+ years of corporate experience, he has held leadership roles in top global organizations. He is a thought leader and authority on global SMEs for process consulting, supply chain, and operations.
He served as an ‘IBM Academic Ambassador’ and has received numerous professional awards for leadership, eminence, and excellence.
A Xaverian by education, he is an engineer and a Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. He holds degrees from D’Amore-McKim School of Business and is also a Harvard alumnus. He is an honorary guest faculty and a regular speaker at premier institutions including IITs and IIMs. He has also been a member of the Advisory Board of Studies at St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore.
An academician and expert in women’s studies, she has contributed extensively to research and social discourse.
Formerly an Associate Professor at Bangalore University and a PG lecturer in the Department of Sociology at Christ University, she has led multiple research projects, including one for the Ford Foundation.
She has numerous publications across public platforms and has contributed chapters to several books and academic syllabi, along with authoring two books. A postgraduate and PhD holder from JNU, she is a recipient of the BPRD Government of India Fellowship for her doctoral work and has guided PhD scholars. She has also represented India at various prestigious seminars and workshops.
Being an outstanding sportsperson and basketball player, she represented India in women’s basketball at numerous international championships , & also captained the Indian team. She Captained the Karnataka women’s basketball team as well ,and won many medals. Received the Karnataka State sports award and Kempegowda award for service from the state Govt. She was the Vice President of basketball Federation of India as well as Karnataka Basketball Association. An alumni of Mount Carmel College, she plays various other sports like squash tennis and swimming as well !
