Brief Profile of Shri S. Masood Husain Chairman, Central Water Commission & Ex-Officio Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Water Resources, RD&GR, Government of India, New Delhi Shri S. Masood Husain, born on June 23, 1959 in Aligarh graduated in Civil Engineering in 1979 from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh securing the first position with distinction. He was also awarded the Gold Medal for the Academic Year. Later he obtained his Masters Degree in Water Resources Engineering from IIT, Delhi. His initial professional carrier started from the Civil Engineering Division of Bhaba Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai in 1980. Later on he joined Central Water Engineering Services Group ‘A’ in 1982 as Assistant Director in Central Water Commission, an apex technical organization of the Ministry of Water Resources, RD&GR. He was promoted as Deputy Director in 1986, Director in 1996 and Chief Engineer in 2009 and worked as Member in Ganga Flood Control Commission with effect from September 2009 to May 2013. He joined National Water Development Agency under the Ministry of Water Resources, which deals with the Interlinking of Rivers Programme as its Director General in May, 2013. Subsequently, he got promoted as Member, Central Water Commission and Ex. Officio Additional Secretary to the Government of India in March, 2016. He became Chairman, CWC & Ex-Officio Secretary to Government of India in December 2018. As chairman, CWC, he is responsible for leading the apex engineering organization in the field of water resources development in India which is mandated to furthering and promoting measures for control, conservation and utilization of water resources throughout the country in the areas of irrigation, hydropower generation, flood management and river conservation etc. Presently he also holds the charge of Chairman, Cauvery Water Management Authority. The experience gained from various sectors of water resources enabled him to attain more than 38 years of service. He has professional experience in the field of planning, design, techno-economic appraisal, coordination of survey/ investigation, monitoring of various irrigation, hydropower, flood control and multipurpose projects. He has also been closely associated with the comprehensive design consultancy of important mega hydropower and multipurpose projects like Nathpa Jhakri H.E. Project (Himachal Pradesh), Indira (Narmada) Sagar and Omkareshwar H.E. Project (Madhya Pradesh) flood management plans of Ganga basin and coordination of Research and Development Programme of the Ministry of Water Resources, and formulation of R&D policy and vision documents. Dealt with inter basin transfer of water or interlinking of river projects. He is a Life Member of various Professional Societies/Institutions like Institution of Engineers (India), Indian Water Resources Society. He has contributed a number of technical papers in various national and international conferences held in India as well as abroad. He has been to USA, Canada, Sweden, Iran, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal on official visit.

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Dr. Rashid Alleem is ranked third among the 25 most influential CEOs in GCC and is considered one of the 100 most influential CEOs in the Middle East. Recently, the Academic College of Oxford, United Kingdom, honored Dr. Rashid Alleem with the title of “Honoraray Professor” in recognition of his scientific, administrative and humanitatrian efforts, and contributions, especially in the field of sustainable development. He is a passionate writer; an environmentalist; a sought-after thought leader; the creator of CRITRAL Thinking, a unique blend of “critical and lateral” thinking; and an internationally respected transformational leader. The founder of Alleem Knowledge Center, Dr. Alleem is a dynamic leader who has worked with prestigious governmental, semi-governmental, and nonprofit organizations. He is an entrepreneur par excellence with a flair for effective, strategic decision-making by means of innovative thinking. Dr. Rashid was recognized as “The Knowledge Ambassador of the UAE” by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum—the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of the Emirate of Dubai—and as “Environmentalist of the Year 2012” by the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dr. Mahathir Bin Mohamad. Dr. Alleem earned a Ph.D. from the University of Salford, in Manchester, UK. Being a “sustainovationalist,” he has received five honorary doctorates from different universities: Atlantic International University (USA), in recognition of his achievements in the socioeconomic fields; Somalia National University, for his humanitarian services; American Global International University (USA), for his global business contributions and numerous academic achievements; Indian Peace University, from which he received a Doctorate in Philosophy for his exceptional contributions, dedication, and social services to society; and Doctor of Philosophy (D. Phil) from Amity University, in recognition of his exceptional vision, deep commitment to the environment, professionalism and direction in the pursuit of excellence; his strategic vision and inspirational leadership in steering his organization towards continuous growth and dedication to the good of humanity. Dr. Alleem was recently recognized as The Global Green Ambassador by DMG. Under his leadership, SEWA received the Voluntary Cancellation Certificate for excellence in energy-saving and the reduction of CO2 emissions by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2017. He was bestowed with the Friend of Singapore Sustainability Award 2017 by the government of Singapore, and he became a member of the advisory board of the Singapore World Water Council. He has received the prestigious title of “The Ambassador of Peace & Happiness in the Arab World” by Voice of Kerala (VOK) Radio Station. As a highly sought-after keynote speaker, presenter, and teacher, Dr. Alleem is well-known for delivering compelling and practical messages to audiences of more than 200,000 people per annum, including at some of the largest regional and international venues. Last but not least, he is one of the most interviewed and published charismatic media personalities in the region. A prolific writer both in English and Arabic, Dr. Rashid Alleem is the author of several books on management and leadership. His newest book, The SEWA Way, showcases 15 winning principles, providing a roadmap for achieving success both on an organizational and a personal scale. Aiming to improve social, economic, and environmental living conditions worldwide and helping to improve the quality of life for hundreds of millions who have not yet seen the benefits of sustainable development and inclusive growth, he has written four books on the topic of sustainability: My Green Journey in Hamriyah; Sustainability: The Fourth Wave of Economy; I Am Committed: 17 Global Goals; and Alleem Sustainable Development Goals.

Born on 18th May 1962, in Águeda , Portugal.
Graduated in Law from the Catholic University of Lisbon

Joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 11th September 1986
Attaché at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 30th June 1987

Secretary of Embassy, 14th April 1990;
Embassy in Berne, 28th June 1991;
Embassy in Luanda, 2nd October 1995;
Counsellor of Embassy, 30th June 1998;
Diplomatic Advisor President of the Republic, 1st September 1999;
Permanent Mission of Portugal to the United Nation, Geneva, 14th December 2003;
Consul General in Johannesburg, 15th September 2008;
Minister Plenipotentiary (2nd class), 30th December 2011;
Deputy Director of Foreign Policy, 30th April 2012;
Ambassador in Luxembourg, 18th November 2014;
Minister Plenipotentiary (1st class), 30 December 2014.
Ambassador of Portugal in India , 18th October 2018.

Ashish Mathur is a seasoned professional with rich cross functional, multinational experience in all aspects of business in a career spanning over 30 years. He is presently working as Managing Director – TATA Steel SEZ Limited (A fully owned subsidiary of TATA Steel) in Odisha. In his immediate past assignment, Ashish served as Managing Director – JUSCO, a TATA Group Enterprise from September 2012 till Aug 2018. Ashish has an enriching experience in the Programme Management with the ability to manage completely distinct businesses, Development of Urban Infrastructure, Setting up and managing Large Scale Multi – Utility Operations, Town Planning and Real Estate. Having a proven track record of successfully managing large organisations, he has also distinguished himself by taking up businesses at Conceptual Start Up stage and making them sustainable. He has steered the entire course of Business Planning, Execution, Processes and Systems Implementation. He has significantly contributed to the organisations with his innovative approach and deep insight in to Business Development by taking overall charge as the Profit Centre Head. Known for his ability to get a business off the block or turn it around, he has excelled as critical thinker and adept negotiator who can apply knowledge of multiple industries in achievement of core organisational objectives. Earlier, Ashish has international experience with Merchant Navy, Marine Engineering & Shipbuilding. Originally qualified as Mechanical Engineer, Ashish has reached out to industry and published strategic papers on ‘SHE’, ‘Standardisation of Work Place Practices’, ‘Making of a Business Manager’. He has many work place excellence awards to his credits.

Mr. K.V.Suryam is working as Vice President &CoE(Water) at Centre of Excellence, Reliance Industries ltd Mumbai. Mr. Suryam has Masters Degree in Chemistry, Masters in Business Administration and a PG Dip in Environment & Ecology. He is a certified Assessor for Business Excellence (EFQM model), Certified Lead Auditor ISO-14001 and a certified TQM facilitator. He has about 36 years of experience in total water management, handling and managing of variety of water like DM, large Desal, CW, BFW, complex effluents (PTA, Refinery, Spent Caustic, Gasification, Steel plants, etc) and recycling through tertiary RO in industries like Power, Integrated Steel Plant, Refinery, Gasification and Petrochemical industries. He initiated, developed and implemented a model approach of Total Water Management which saw a drastic reduction in the specific water consumption. CoE(Water) role includes selection and evaluation of various technologies and development of concept notes for various new mega projects, advanced technical services, trouble shooting, development of standards and best practices, training and development etc.

Mr. Satyajit Chakraborty has vast experience over 24 years ( in Tata Steel) in the field of Instrumentation related to steel works , Customer Orientation, Water Management ( for last 9 years) ,Project Management etc. He is at present heading Water Management department of Jamshedpur . He has vast expertise in Automation projects, water & waste water O&M, water conservation process etc. Apart from that he has expertise on procurement process, human resource process, accounting & billing process, ASPIRE, BE, legal issues and other adjoining services.

Education : AMIE in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
Dip in Mechanical Engineering
Certificate Course in Instrumentation
Company Name : JUSCO
Work Experience : 32 Years 10 Months
Email. : satyajit.chakraborty@tatasteel.com
Ph no: 9234650943

After completing B Tech in Chemical Engineering, did a Master of Engineering on Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering. During my masters degree worked on live projects like, Community based Water Treatment & Water Reclamation Project, Murshidabad, West Bengal, Effluent Treatment System at “Sukhjit Starch and Chemicals” Malda, West Bengal and Optimization of performance of recycling paper unit with an objective of achieving zero discharge”, at Emami Paper Mill at Gulmohar, Dakshineshwar, West Bengal From Oct 2014, is employed with Jamshedpur Utilities & Services Company as Manager, Water O&M and was responsible for process design for water and waste water projects. Presently has been redesignated as Manager, Sewage Treatment Plant and is presently responsible for the operation and maintenance of two sewage treatment plants and one tertiary treatment plant in Jamshedpur.

Education: ME in Water Resources & Hydraulic Engineering in 2014
B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering in 2012
Company Name: JUSCO
Work Experience: 4.5 Years
Email. : deeya.ray@tatasteel.com
Ph no: 7544000889

Sourav Daspatnaik has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, India and holds a master’s degree in operations management from the Stevens Institute of Technology, New Jersey, USA. Hehas a versatile and rich cross functional professional experience of over 32 years.

Sourav Daspatnaik is currently Chief Executive Officer, Swach Environment Private Limited, a SREI Group initiative. Swach Environment Private Limited a SREI initiative is one of the holistic environment infrastructure companies involved in in developing and Operating 24x7 water utilities, waste water facilities, common effluent treatment facilities and environmental infrastructure facilities. His expertise covers enterprise wide leadership and management of Water and Waste water infrastructure and B2B business for Water and Waste water sector, decentralized water solutions for rural areas as well as adaptation of innovative technologies for urban & Industrial waste and water infrastructure.

He also serves as an independent director in several Indian companies and mentors social enterprises in the area of innovative and clean technologies for water supply and sanitation under the Swachh Bharat Mission of the Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India. Sourav is also a part of consultative group of the Ministry of Water Resources and River rejuvenation for utilization and promotion of new technologies for Water and Waste water treatment and Management.

Sourav has started his professional career with Tata Motors and thereafter served in withleading companies such as Tata Steel, Ispat Industries Ltd, Mercer HR Consulting and the ApeejaySurendra Group in different capacities with deep insights across several functional areas - engineering, marketing and sales, strategy, human resources, sustainability, project management and infrastructure. He has a sound understanding of policy advocacy and formulation and social enterprise. He is the one of the founding members of National Water Alliance of India supported by FICCI and Industry bodies and part of the India-Israel Innovation Bridge for commercially developing technologies under G2G initiative.

In the recent past, Sourav has served as Chairman, Skill Development Task force and Co-Chair Infrastructure Committee of Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry and national board member for the National HRD Network, an apex body for human resources professionals. He was a founder director of the Indian Iron & Steel Sector Skill Council, under the NSDC. Due to his enterprising and entrepreneurial nature in addition to the professional forays in India, Sourav hasworked extensively in South East Asian countries such as Singapore, Myanmar and Thailand. He has played a vital role in the launch of the India-Myanmar Solar Energy Forum and India Myanmar Trade & Commerce including bilateral trade ties between the two governments and people.

Alexandra Serra is an executive manager, with more than 25 years of experience in the public and private water sector and a wide experience in international markets. Her main professional experience is related to water supply and wastewater management and engineering consultancy. She is Master of Sciences in Civil Engineering, with the thesis “Financing Models in Water Services Enablers of Infrastructure’s Asset Management Best Practices”. She started her carrier as consultant engineer, having coordinated several water resources management plans.Her management carrier began at the multinational DHV Group, where she was Business Unit Director at FBO-DHV subsidiary. After 2001, at AGUAS DE PORTUGAL GROUP, she had different managerial positions: responsible for the Investments Planning and Control Unit, Engineering Director and Executive Board Member of the Group Shared Services Business Unit and president of AQUASIS, the IT company of AGUAS DE PORTUGAL GROUP. Presently, she is Managing Director of Águas de Portugal International. Alexandra Serra is the President of the Portuguese Water Partnership, a platform for the internationalization of the Portuguese Water Sector. She is also member of the Advisory Board of the Portuguese Commissioner for EXPO Dubai 2020. In 2010-2011, she was President of the Portuguese Water Resources Association and vice-president since 2006. She was the Portuguese Commissioner to the 5th World Water Forum, in Istanbul.In the 6th World Water Forum, in Marseille, she was member and rapporteur of the Thematic Task-Group “Improve Sanitation for All”. In the 8th World Water Forum, in Brasilia, she was member of the Portuguese Executive Committee.

Shri. V. P. Sreekrishnan, Executive Director (Trombay); RCF Ltd.

Mr. V. P. Sreekrishnan Executive Director (Trombay), RCF Ltd.; is presently heading the Chembur unit of RCF Ltd.
He had joined RCF in 1984 as Management Trainee. He had graduated in Mechanical Engineering from Calicut University, Kerala, in the year 1983.
Very systematic and methodical in his approach, he has a vast and varied experience in maintenance, condition monitoring, Material Handling equipment, Contract Management and in Purchase.
He has also worked as Inspection Engineer in a few companies in Saudi Arabia for 6 months.
His innovation of dual nozzles in Spherodizer inSuphala plant, won RCF the 2nd prize of prestigious FAI Innovation Award at all India level for the year 2013-14.
He is very fond of spiritual literature and enjoys classical music and badminton. Being health conscious, believes in meditation and yoga.

Mr. Shanesh Joshi is an Electrical engineer with Masters in Management and has over 12 years of industry experience across Operations, Business Development and Consulting. Heis presently working with Tata Projects Ltd and heads Project Development Practice for Western and Southern Region. Under Project Development Practice in Tata Projects, hewas part of development of several unique projects for various Govt. Institutions in Environment, Defence and SMART City Segments. Under its Project development practice, Tata Projects developed a unique solution for rejuvenation of polluted rivers in the country where he was part of the core team and “Dravyavati River Rejuvenation project” one of the first of its kind in the country, was conceptualized, designed and inaugurated in Jaipur last year under this initiative. Over the years,he has gained strong experience, knowledge on technologies and expertise in such integrated river rejuvenation projects and has conceptualized several projects in the country. He is passionate towards all initiatives that lead to healthy environment and is keen to bring technologies available all around the globe to resolve environmental issues in the country.

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