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Er. A K Gupta
Er. A K Gupta has been an integral part of the Regional Centre for Urban & Environmental Studies Lucknow (RCUES) since 2014, currently serving as the Additional Director of the Centre. He earned his B.Tech in Civil Engineering from HBTI Kanpur and holds a Master’s Degree in Planning from the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi. Additionally, he possesses a Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Management and Real Estate.
With a wealth of experience exceeding 35 years, Er. A K Gupta has held leadership roles as the Head of Department in various Government Organizations at both the National and State levels. His roles have included positions such as Executive Engineer, Chief Engineer, and Chief Architect Planner in the Municipal Corporation/Development Authority of Uttar Pradesh. Notably, he served as the Director (PMU) for a prestigious urban development project under JnNURM, a centrally sponsored scheme of the Government of India, and various schemes related to GAP/YAP.
Er. A K Gupta has played a key role in the conceptualization of various State Government schemes, including Adarsh Nagar Yojna, Samagra Vikas Yojna, and has been associated with the World Bank. During his tenure with the Ministry of Railways in Rail Land Development Authority as a Board Member of RLDA, he led the team in formulating guidelines for leasing land, GCC, SCC, and various rules and regulations regarding Land, Manpower, and asset monetization on Railway Land.
His expertise extends to conceptualizing projects involving Public-Private Partnership, BOOT, and other models for the commercial development of Railway Land.
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Dr. Anjuli Mishra
Dr. Anjuli Mishra, serving at the Regional Centre for Urban & Environmental Studies Lucknow (RCUES) since 1988, currently holds the position of Joint Director at the Centre. She earned her Doctorate in Environmental Psychology from Lucknow University and holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology from the same institution. With over 35 years of extensive experience in the field of Urban Administration and Development, Dr. Mishra has made significant contributions to the Centre. Throughout her tenure, she has actively published numerous reports and modules of exceptional value, showcasing her expertise and commitment to the field.
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Dr. Rajeev Narayan
Dr. Rajeev Narayan joined the Regional Centre for Urban & Environmental Studies Lucknow (RCUES) in 1988 and currently serves as the Joint Director. He earned his Doctorate in Public Administration from the University of Lucknow and has accumulated over 35 years of extensive experience in Urban Administration and Development. In 2002, he was honored with a fellowship from the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand. Dr. Narayan specializes in Public-Private Partnership, receiving formal training at the Institute for Public-Private Partnership (IP3) in Washington, USA. His noteworthy contributions include the successful implementation of the Report Card System in over 55 Urban Local Bodies in Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, he played a key role in coordinating the preparation of more than 50 Detailed Project Reports (DPR) under the JNNURM and UIDSSMT Schemes of the Government of India. Dr. Narayan has authored numerous publications of high quality.
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Dr. Alka Singh
Dr. Alka Singh, currently serving as the Joint Director at the Regional Centre for Urban and Environmental Studies (RCUES), Lucknow, holds a Doctorate degree in Public Administration from Lucknow University. With a diverse background encompassing over 15 years of experience in Academics, Social Development, and the Urban Sector, she has been actively involved in coordinating various initiatives for the capacity building of urban functionaries. These initiatives include projects such as JNNURM, SJSRY, NULM, AMRUT, Smart Cities Mission, and Street Vendors, conducted under the auspices of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India.
Dr. Singh has played a pivotal role in coordinating numerous state-specific consultancy assignments related to Solid Waste Management, City Sanitation Plans, and the implementation of Accounting & GIS-based Property Tax Reforms. She has also supervised and monitored the preparation of Detailed Project Reports under Government of India funded schemes for the states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh. Additionally, she holds the designation of coordinator for the implementation of activities under AMRUT. Dr. Singh has conducted and assisted in the conduct of various research studies in the field of urban management.
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Mr. Himanshu Chandra
Mr. Himanshu Chandra has been with the Regional Centre for Urban & Environmental Studies Lucknow (RCUES) since 2013. Currently, he is working as Assistant Director in the Centre. An Urban and Regional Planner, he obtained his Masters from School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi.
A registered Town Planner with Institute of Town Planner,India (ITPI) with more than Ten years of Urban planning experience across India. Has good understanding and knowledge of Urban & Regional Planning, SMART cities, Town Planning Schemes, City Development Planning and Master Planning; Transportation Modelling; Public Transport Planning; Developing DPRs, Feasibility Studies; Pre-bid Urban Planning Services. Expertise in application of GIS and GIS Modelling in Infrastructure projects. He has worked on various planning projects like Dholera Navi Mumbai SEZ, Maha Mumbai SEZ, Mumbai Metro II, besides formulating twin city development plan, Development plan and Town Planning Schemes, City Development Plan, Development Plans, Mumbai Metro II, SFPoA & DPR’s under RAY, Preparation of Integrated Transportation System Plan, Conducting Traffic Survey, Network creation, Traffic Study and Transport Modelling, Feasibility Report and Project Development, etc
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Dr. Nasruddin
Dr. Nasruddin has been with the Regional Centre for Urban & Environmental Studies Lucknow (RCUES) since 2013. Currently, he is working as Assistant Director in the Centre. He completed his master degree in Geography from Aligarh Muslim University and doctoral research in Urban Geography from Department of Geography, JamiaMilliaIslamia University, New Delhi. He has been associated as Member, Editorial Board, Urban Panorama, RCUES, Lucknow. He has rich experience of about 10 years in the field of development sector, academics and research field. He is credit of several scholarly papers, research reports & training modules on different themes like Women Empowerment, Urban Management, E-Governance, Geographical Information System (GIS) etc. His areas of academic interest include Research & Training, Geographical Information System (GIS), Urban Poverty Alleviation, Urban Management, Social Mobilization and Development, Social Audit, Urban Governance, Environment, Climate Change, Gender Issues etc.
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Mr. Ajit Kumar Mishra
Ajit Kumar Mishra is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of dedicated experience in the domains of social development, urban development, and capacity building. Ajit's career has been marked by significant contributions to the fields of community empowerment and sustainable urban growth, evident through a diverse skill set and a profound understanding of the intricacies involved in fostering positive change.
With ten years of hands-on experience, he has successfully trained and nurtured individuals across the spectrum, from senior executives to middle managers and community-level functionaries. A passion for developing human potential is evident in Ajit's track record of enhancing the capabilities of individuals and teams.
He has a proven record of managing and overseeing projects from inception to completion. Project management skills are honed through years of practice, ensuring that initiatives are delivered efficiently and effectively.
Specializing in translating ideas and strategies into concrete actions, Ajit has been instrumental in executing projects with precision, ensuring that objectives are met within stipulated timeframes and budgets.
Understanding the importance of measuring project impact, he employs a systematic approach to monitoring and evaluation, providing data-driven insights that contribute to informed decision-making.
Ajit has had the privilege of collaborating with national and international agencies, including renowned institutions such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the UK Department for International Development (DFID). These partnerships have afforded Ajit a global perspective on development and enriched Ajit's ability to adapt strategies to diverse cultural and socio-economic contexts.
Ajit's career has been defined by a commitment to effecting positive change in society, particularly in urban areas. He is dedicated to sustainable development, community empowerment, and the pursuit of innovative solutions that enhance the quality of life for all.
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