Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of JSFDA represents a distinguished collective...
The Board of Directors of JSFDA represents a distinguished collective...
Principal Secretary, Department of Higher & Technical Education Chairman
Chairman
Shri Rahul Kumar Purwar,
I.A.S., Principal Secretary, Department of Higher & Technical Education,
Government of Jharkhand, serves as the Chairman of JSFDA. With extensive
administrative experience and a deep understanding of public policy, he
provides strategic leadership and overarching guidance to the Board. His role
is pivotal in shaping the vision, strengthening governance frameworks, and
ensuring that the objectives of faculty development and higher education
advancement in Jharkhand are effectively realized..
I.A.S. Director,Sri Krishna Institute of Public Administration (SKIPA), Ranchi
Ex-Officio
Shri Manish Ranjan, I.A.S.,
Director, Shri Krishna Institute of Public Administration (SKIPA), Ranchi,
serves on the Board in an ex-officio capacity by virtue of his position. He
brings significant expertise in public administration, governance, and institutional
training, contributing towards capacity building and strengthening
administrative systems within the higher education ecosystem.
I.A.S. Additional Secretary, Department of Finance, GoJ Department of Finance
Ex-Officio
Shri Bijay Kumar Gupta, I.A.S.,
Additional Secretary, Department of Finance, Government of Jharkhand,
contributes financial expertise and supports fiscal discipline and efficient
resource management.
I.A.S. Executive Director, Cum-Director, Higher Education
Ex-OfficioShri Sudhir Bara, I.A.S., Executive Director, JSFDA-cum-Director, Higher Education, provides operational leadership and ensures effective implementation of policies and programmes.
I.A.S. Additional Secretary, Department of Technical Education, GoJ
Ex-Officio
Shri Sunil Kumar, I.A.S.,
Additional Secretary, Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government
of Jharkhand, contributes towards strengthening technical education and policy
frameworks.
Director, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ranchi
Ex-Officio
Prof. Deepak Kumar Srivastava,
Director, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ranchi, brings academic
leadership and expertise in management education, supporting innovation and
quality enhancement
Vice Chancellor, BIT Mesra, Ranchi
Ex-Officio
Prof. Indranil Manna, Vice Chancellor, BIT Mesra, Ranchi,
contributes extensive experience in higher education, research, and
institutional development.
Vice Chancellor, Sarla Birla University, Ranchi
Ex-Officio
Dr. Jeganathan Chockalingam,
Vice Chancellor, Sarla Birla University, has been nominated by the Board of
Directors and represents the private university ecosystem in Jharkhand. With
extensive experience in academic leadership and institutional governance, he
contributes to enhancing quality standards, fostering innovation, and promoting
capacity building across higher education institutions.
Ex-Professor, IIT Bombay and Visiting Professor BIT Mesra, Ranchi
Ex-Officio
Prof. Supratim Biswas,
Ex-Professor, IIT Bombay and Visiting Professor, BIT Mesra, Ranchi, nominated
by the board of directors in recognition of his academic expertise and
contributions to higher education. He brings valuable insights in teaching,
research, and academic administration, supporting the Board’s efforts towards
academic excellence and institutional strengthening.
GM & HOD (Steel Lab & Refractory). RDCIS, Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL)
Ex-Officio
Shri Amitava Paul, GM & HOD
(Steel Lab and Refractory), RDCIS, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL),
serves as a nominated director. He brings strong industry expertise, promoting
academia–industry collaboration and supporting skill-oriented institutional
development.