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Published November 5, 2017 at 400 × 300 in My Diary

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Shailaja Chandra

Independent public policy analyst and commentator. Was in the IAS for 38 years with 15 years experience in Central Government (Defence,Energy and Health sectors) and 23 years in Delhi Government, Manipur, Goa and the Andaman & Nicobar Administration. Since retiring have been engaged in full time and part-time assignments cutting across the Government,NGO and private sectors. M.sc Econ from University of Wales,UK and BA ( Hons) English Literature from Miranda House DU).Fellow at the Institute of Advanced Studies at IAS Nantes( France ).Senior Visiting fellow at the Shiv Nadar University and author of numerous academic publications and newspaper OPEDs. Last positions held: Secretary ,Government of India Chief Secretary, Delhi Was Also: Chairman of Public Grievances Commission of Delhi, (2004-2006) Executive Director of the National Population Stabilisation Fund, GoI, (2006- 2009) Report writer for Ministry of Health on Indian Medicine and Government of Delhi on Delhi School Education Act and Rules. (2010-2013). Member of 2 person Committee appointed by National Green Tribunal to monitor abatement of pollution in River Yamuna. (2018-2021.Between 2012 and 2021. Chairman or member of Governing Bodies of Delhi University colleges, Delhi Public Library Board, leading NGOs and Independent Director of Company Boards.(2012 -2022 ) Tenure of some assignments has been completed and some are continuing. Mad about : Plants, especially bonsai; animals; learning new styles of quick cooking. Love food from the Konkan and French cuisine.

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