yur Biodata of Dr S K Sarkar NAME, SK Sarkar, IAS (R) DATE OF BIRTH July 18, 1954 NATIONALITY Indian PRESENT ADDRESS B 104, Nayantara Aptt. Plot 8 B, Sec 07, Dwarka, New Delhi 110075 TELEPHONE NO. 91-11-40501506 (R); MOBILE NO. 9811149324 E-MAIL ADDRESS sksarkar1979@gmail.com EDUCATION Institute, Location Year of Passing Degree/Diploma Presidency College, Kolkata 1970 Pre University (rank 4") Presidency College, Kolkata 197-73, B Sc (Ist class Second) University of Caleutta 1975/77 ‘MSc (Physics)(1* class First) State University of New York, Stony Brook, USA 1991 MA (Economies), State University of New York, Stony Brook, USA 1991 Ph.D. (Economics) EMPLOYMENT RECORD : Detailed employment record : Joined LAS in 1979. West Bengal Cadre and retired in July 2014 From 2015 till date Non official Independent Director of NMDC (National Mineral Development Corporation), Hyderabad (Under Ministry of Steel) during 2015-November 26, 2019. Attended the Board meeting of NMDC and Sub Committee meetings on HR, CSR and projects. Also Distinguished Fellow TERIFrom: July 01, 2033 till July 31, 2014 Employer: Department of Personnel & Training, Government of India, New Delhi Position: Secretary, Personnel, Government of India Job description: Principal adviser to the Minister on HR matters in Government of India. In charge of implementation of the Vision and Mission of the DOPT. Matters concerning CVC, UPSC, SSC, CAT, LBSNAA, CIC,CBI, IIPA, PESB and LOKPAL. Policy related issues pertaining to personnel and training matters of Central Government employees as well as AIS employees. Dealt with CVC is appointing members of the CVC, and formulating the Lokpal Act 2013. Processed the appointment of CVO in PSEs. Dealt with UPSC extensively during CSE reform 2011 (CSE Preliminary) and 2013 (CSE Main), processing recommendations of HOTA Committee on disciplinary proceedings, framing policy on DPC matters and exemption Regulation, ete. ‘A member of most of the Search-cum-Selection Committee for senior level appointments in Government and member of the DPC for senior level empanelment of Indian Foreign Service officials and Railway officials. Member of Special COS for empanelment of Joint Secretary, Additional Secretary & Secretary to Government of India. Associated with the formulation of policy for recruitment through Public Enterprises Selection Board & Staff Selection Commission. From: February 1, 2013 till June 30, 2013 Employer: Ministry of Water Resources , Government of India, New Delhi Position: Secretary, Water Resources, Government of India Job description: Principal Adviser to the Minister on policy and implementation matters regarding water resources. Matters concerning CWC, CGWA, various Water dispute Tribunals, Training Institutes, and Research Institutes. Water Policy, Water Framework Law, Water sharing policy, ete. Various Central sponsored schemes in water sectors, inter linking of rivers. Water sharing issues across Indian boundaries, Kishanganga Arbitration award regarding dispute with Pakistan. Monitored the functioning of WAPCOS, a CPSE.Aus From: September 2007 till January 31, 2013 Employer: Department of Personnel & Training, Government of India, New Delhi Position: Joint Secretary/Additional Secretary (Services and Vigilance) Job description: (1) Head of AIS Division and cadre management of AIS officers. Initiating reforms in CSE in consultation with UPSC. Service allocation of candidates and cadre allocation of IAS officers on the basis of CSE (2) Head of the Vigilance and anti corruption Division of Government of India. The following activities are being dealt with : i. 10. ul 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Disciplinary cases against IAS (Indian Administrative Service) officers for offences committed while working at Centre under the Disciplinary and Appeal Rules. Appeals and memorials of IAS officers against suspension. Complaints against IAS officers. Vigilance clearance of IAS officers. Examination of disciplinary cases against IAS officers from the stage of receipt of Inquiry Officer's report. Examination of proposals of the State Government/Administrative Ministries for imposing the penalty of cut in pension of an IAS officer after retirement from service or for imposition of major penalties of compulsory retirement, removal/dismissal from service. Examination/Processing of Appeals/memorial of IAS officers against penalties imposed on them, Policy regarding disciplinary matters. .. Proposals of CBI/State Government for prosecution of IAS officers under the Prevention of Comuption Act 1988. Processing of proposals against LAS officers consequent upon their conviction by the Law Cours. - Processing of proposals for according sanction of the Central Government under Rule 6(1)(b)(1) of the All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefit) Rules 1958 against retired 1AS officers who are to be charge sheeted after retirement from service. Disciplinary cases against CSS (Central Secretariat Service) Grade-I and above) officers and Principal Private Secretaries of the Central Secretariat stenographers Service. Appeals against penalty/suspension and memorials. Policy regarding disciplinary matters. ‘Complaints against CSS(Grade-I and above) officers. Vigilance clearance of CSS (Grade-I and above) officers. Cases referred to by other Department's for advice in disciplinary matters.Agus 18, Proposals for sanction for prosecution of CSS officers. 19, Processing of proposals against CSS Grade I and above officers cofisequent upon their conviction by the Law Courts. 20. Processing of proposals against retired CSS Grade I and above officers to impose penalty of cut in pension under CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972. 21. Court cases relating to subject matter. 22. UN. Convention against corruption (UNCAC). 23. Privilege Notices/replies regarding CSS officers. 20 Disciplinary proceedings against Group ‘A’ officers of the CBI 21 Appeal/Revision/Review Petition filed by the CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) officers against penalty orders passed in the disciplinary proceedings. 22 Action against retired officers/officials of CBI under rule 9 of the CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972. 23. Sanction of prosecution against CBI officers under the PC Act 1988. 24 Suspension of Group ‘A’ officers of CBI. 25 Court cases filed by CBI officers against penalty orders in disciplinary proceedings. 26 Administration of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988, Central Vigilance Commission Act 2003, Whistle Blower Protection Resolution, Act conceming bribing foreign public officials in the international business, Lokpal (Ombudsman equivalent) 27 Work relating to UNCAC, OECD Convention on bribery of foreign public officials, OECD/ADB initiative on anti corruption, FATF as regards corruption, G20 as regards corruption. From: December 2005 To: till September, 2007 Employer: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), Darbari Seth Block, IHC Complex. Lodhi Road. New Delhi 110003. Position: Director, & Senior Fellow, Regulatory Studies and Governance Division Job Description: undertake research and consultancy work in infrastructure sector with special reference to regulatory laws and policy, energy laws, urban infrastructure, and environment laws. Advisor, Centre for Environmental studies, ‘TERI for advising on various environmental research studies. Represented TERI at the ‘Tariff committee for the Ports sector held on September 8, 2006. Supervise the work of 30 odd research professionals. Member of 1) 11" Five Year Plan Working Group on Competition Poliey; 2) the Advisory Committee of the Competition Commission of India (created under the Competition Act 2002) ; 3)Advisory Panel for selection of transaction advisers for the PPP set up by the Department of Economic Affairs, Government ofClaus India; 4) the Editorial Board, Management in Government, Government of India; 5) the Program Advisory Committee for the TERI University; 6) Faculty of the Centre for Regulatory and Policy Research, TERI University, 7) the Editorial Board, Regulateri, a quarterly newsletter on regulation. Represented TERI at the UNEP organised meeting on finalisation of the Strategy for the Regional Sustainable Development meet held at Kathmandu during August 21-24, 2006 & June 6-8, 2007. Participated at the Manila conference on Transport sector efficiency and CDM opportunities during May 22-24, 2006, Finalised a DVC-TERI MOU for cooperation on sustainable development issues. From: July 2003 To December 2005 Employer: Department of Environment, West Bengal. Position: Member Secretary (Chief Executive Officer), West Bengal Pollution Control Board. Job Description: Regulatory role * Administered the Environ Protection Act, The Air Act, The Water Act * Toassist the West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB), in the administration of various regulatory activities as mandated under various environmental Laws, * To assist the WBPCB in fulfilling its mandate to a) plan comprehensive program for prevention and control of environmental pollution, b) lay down, modify, or annul standards for liquid effluents or gaseous emissions from different sources, and c) ensure functioning of proper treatment system for treatment of liquid, gaseous or solid waste generated from point sources, «As Member and ex officio Secretary to the West Bengal Bio Diversity Board, to assist the Board in discharging its functions under the National Biological Diversity Act 2002. Vigilance matters ‘+ Vigilance matters of the employees of the Board ‘+ Suspension and disciplinary inquiry of staff of the Board. From: 1998 To 2003 Employer: ‘The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)2[aur Position: Senior Fellow and Area Convener, Regulatory Policy Area, Division for Regulatory Studies and Governance &Head of the Centre for Regulatory and Policy Research of the TERI School of Advanced Studies, a Deemed University Job Description: Area Convenor for the Regulatory Laws and Policy Area in the Division for Regulatory Studies and Governance, TERI. The duties, inter alia, included developing and implementing the research agenda in environment sector, and to facilitate the transition to independent regulatory laws in infrastructure sectors of the Indian economy; representing TERI at various national and international fora; disseminating research findings/best practices to various stakeholders through national and international seminars, workshops; preparing proposals in infrastructure sectors, obtaining support from various donors, and implementing the same; interacting, with governments, donors, private investors, and consumer organizations Headed the Centre for Regulatory and Policy Research in the TERI School of Advanced Studies, a Deemed University, and taught a course on Infrastructure Economics. From: October 1994 To: September 1997 Employer : Union Ministry of Finance, Department of Economie Affairs, New Delhi Position: Director Job Description: In charge of the PMU (Project Management Unit) in the Union Ministry of Finance for managing external aid for various projects including infrastructure projects. POLICY FORMULATION: * Negotiated with the World Bank for adopting the Bank's standard bidding documents in India (1996) and subsequent formulation of India's procurement policy in externally aided project + As Secretary of the Committee, authored the draft report for preparation of policy guidelines for adoption of India specific World Bank bidding documents * Associated with the ADB/WB's portfolio review meetings + Associated with consultation meetings for preparation of country strategy/Assistance paper of the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and other donors Associated with the preparation of Government of India's policy paper for the IDF (India Development Forum) meeting of the Indian donors (1995; 1996; 1997) DHu * Associated with systemic improvement in aid flow and procurement mechanism from the Union Government to the State Governments/project units and formulation of government guidelines "Associated with systemic improvement in monitoring mechanism in the Union Government's Budgetary process «Associated with preparation of the key issues for aid management, and framing ‘government's policy on these issues ‘+ Negotiated with the ADB for finalization of a ADB ‘TA for urban infrastructure project in Rajasthan (1997) DEVELOPMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION + Coordinator for the senior officials’ quarterly review meeting on aid utilization at the macro level + Coordinator for the release of aid funds from the Union government to the states/project units = Reviewing officer for the foreign aided projects especially projects in West Bengal + Monitored the implementation of the aided projects in the energy sector, tracked their aid utilization, and suggested the remedial actions * Examined the Government's project proposals for ensuring better quality at entry «Associated with the regulatory issues, under the Orissa Electricity Reforms process (2995) * Associated with resolving the implementation issues of the OECF aided Thermal Power Project at Bakreshwar in West Bengal (1996/97) INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COORDINATION Instrumental in establishing the aid monitoring unit in the Union Finance Ministry, select (5) central ministries, and select (9) states for better foreign aid project management. From: October 1992 To: September 1994 Employer: Department of Administrative Reforms. Position: Director, New Delhi Job Description: POLICY FORMULATIONce(gue «Associated with various studies leading to formulation of policy measures on administrative reforms in Union Government * Consultancy studies on the reforms of administrative regulation needed in the context of economic reforms, and associated with policy making process on the subject ‘+ Implementation of a MOU with Republic of China in the area of civil services reforms * Coordinated on the policy issues on administrative reforms of the Union Government From: (August 1991-September 1992, July 1983-October 1985, July 1981—June 1983) Employer: Govt. of India/Govt. of West Bengal Position: Collector, Murshidabad District (Chief Executive Officer), Additional Collector, Burdwan District, Sub Divisional Officer, Asansol Job Description: DEVELOPMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND COORDINATION + Administration of laws such as Land Laws, Criminal Procedure Code as it relates to law and order in the distriet * Chief coordinator in the district Murshidabad for implementation of various development programs in the social sector associated with poverty alleviation such as energy, health, education, rural development ‘+ In charge of administration and vigilance of the staff j * Disciplinary proceeding against the district staff in case of violation of conduct . rules and > From: 1985 To: 1988 Employer: Union Ministry of Defence. Position: Union Ministry of Defence Job descriptions: Policy for procurement of requirements for the Indian Air Force. Publications: BooksChee 1. Leena Srivastava and S K Sarkar. 1999. Edited “Transition to a liberalised environment: experiences and issues”, p. 595. TERI, New Delhi, 1999. 2. S Sundar and_S K Sarkar. 2000. Framework for Infrastructure Regulation. p. 44. TERI, New Delhi. September 2000. 3. SK Sarkar.2001 Edited Proceedings of the SAFIR workshop on regulatory strategy. (held on 12 and 13 September 2000 in Dhaka, Bangladesh ) p. 72, TERI, 2001, New Delhi, on behalf of SAFIR (South Asia Forum for Infrastructure Regulation). 4. $ K Sarkar and K Deb. 2001. Edited "Regulation for infrastructure services: progress and way forward”, p. 490. TERI, New Delhi. 5. SKSarkar and Leena Srivastava 2002. Edited Reforms in the infrastructure sectors: next steps. P 255. TERI. New Delhi 6. § K Sarkar and Vivek Sharma. 2002. Edited "Legal aspects of regulation in South Asia" p 167. TERI on behalf of SAFIR (South Asia Forum for Infrastructure Regulation), New Delhi. 7. $KSarkar et al. The Manual of Environmental Protection. Volume I & Volume HL, Published by the West Bengal Pollution Control Board, Kolkata, June 2008. 8. SKSarkar, Veena Agarwal, Ruchika Chawla. 2008. (edited) Regulation in Infrastructure sector: achievements, constraints, and future action. 2008. TERI Press, New Delhi pp 294 I-Publication in referred Journals (since 1995) 1. S. K Sarkar. ‘Strengthening post evaluation feed back system’. In “Post Evaluation Feedback: Realities and Challenges in the Asian and Pacific Regions", pp. 159-165. ADB, Manila 1995 . 2. $ K Sarkar. Regulatory reforms and policy direction of the government. REGULATERI: Quarterly Review of Regulatory Developments, Volume 1(3), December 1999. TERI, New Delhi. 3. 8 K Sarkar and S Sundar. “Framework for regulation: the Indian experience”. Published in The National Regulatory Research Institute (NRRI) Quarterly Bulletin. Volume 20, Number 1. Spring 1999, p. 71-79 University of Ohio, USA.4. 8 K Sarkar. “India’s foreign aid management: next steps”. Published in Management in Government, A Journal of Administrative Reforms, Government of India, Volume XXXI No. 1, April-June 1999, pp. 1-17. New Delhi, India. 5. SK Sarkar and Gaurav Bhatiani. Regulatory reforms in SAFIR countries-An update. SAFIR Newsletter: Quarterly Review of Regulatory Developments in SAFIR (South Asia Forum for Infrastructure Regulation) countries. Issue 1, pp. 9-11, August 2000. Published by TERI, New Delhi on behalf of SAFIR. 6. S Sundar and $ K Sarkar: “Quality of Service: the ultimate objectives of Regulation”. In Journal of Management: Special Issue on Regulatory Reforms, Administrative Staff College of India, Vol. 29 (2), March 2000. 7. S K Sarkar. India’s Regulatory Reforms- An Agenda for Action. In the Management in Government, July —September 2001 issue, pp. 15-39, A Journal of Administrative Reforms, Government of India, New Delhi, Vol. XXXII, No. 2. 8. SK Sarkar and Anjana Das. 1998. “Overview of the Indian energy sector”, In Tata Energy Data Directory Yearbook (TEDDY) 1998/99, pp. 9-13. TERI, New Delhi. 9. SK Sarkar and $ Sutidar. 1999. “Discussion papers on Ports”. In “Transition to a liberalised environment: experiences and issues”, edited by Leena Srivastava and S K Sarkar, pp. 255-262. TERI, New Delhi. 10.8 K Sarkar and Ritu Jain. 1999. “Overview of the Indian Energy sector”, In Tata Energy Data Directory Yearbook (TEDDY) 1999/00, pp. 11-16. TERI, New Delhi. 11. § K Sarkar and Leena Srivastava. 2001. Regulatory Framework - experiences and issues. In “Regulation for infrastrueture services: progress and way forward”, pp. 27-44. Edited by S K Sarkar and Kaushik Deb, TERI, New Delhi, 2001. 12.8 K Sarkar. 2001. Recent initiatives in developing regulatory framework in Gujarat’s water sector. In “Regulation for infrastructure services: progress and way forward”, pp. 59-64. Edited by $ K Sarkar and Kaushik Deb, TERI, New Delhi, 2001. 13.8 K Sarkar. 2002 “ Privatisation and beyond- The Indian experience in infrastructure services. In. Management in Government, A Journal of Administrative Reforms, Government of India. Volume XXXIV No. 1, April- June 2002. New Delhi, India. 10