Shri Manoj Kumar Das, IAS
Chairman
Shri Manoj Kumar Das, IAS (DIN: 06530792) is currently serving as the Chief Secretary to Government of Gujarat.
Shri Manoj Kumar Das, IAS is a Senior IAS Officer of 1990 batch. He has done B.Tech (Computer Science) from IIT- Kharagpur. He has done specialization in Revenue administration, Urban Management & Civic Issues, Law & Order and Disaster Management.
He has also served as Additional Chief Secretary to the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Gujarat. He has very rich and varied experience in different capacities viz. District Development Officer, Junagadh; District Collector, Porbandar, Palanpur & Surat; Deputy Municipal Commissioner, Ahmedabad; Municipal Commissioner, Surat & Vadodara; District (J&K Affairs), Home Ministry, Government of India; Principal Secretary, Industries and Mines Department, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department.
He has also served as Joint Managing Director, Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Limited (GSPC) and also as Director on the Boards of Gujarat State Petronet Limited, GSPC LNG Limited and Gujarat State Police Housing Corporation Limited.
He holds Directorship in following Companies:
- Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited – Chairman
- Gujarat State Petronet Limited – Chairman & Managing Director
- Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Limited – Director
- Gujarat Gas Limited – Chairman
- GSPL India Transco Limited – Chairman
- GSPL India Gasnet Limited – Chairman
- Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited – Chairman
- Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited – Director
- GSPC LNG Limited – Chairman
- Gujarat State Police Housing Corporation Limited – Chairman
Dr. T. Natarajan, IAS
Director
Dr. T Natarajan has completed his graduation in Mining Engineering from college of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University in Tamil Nadu and M.B.A. in Finance from Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Tamil Nadu. Later, he acquired additional education qualifications including Masters in International Development at Duke University in USA.
He is a 1996 batch Indian Administrative Officer from Gujarat Cadre. He held a range of key responsibilities in Gujarat Government including District Collector and District Development Officer. He has served in the departments of Finance, Revenue, Industry & Mining and Technical Education and held leadership positions in many Public Sector Undertakings.
He was entrusted with the responsibility of Senior Advisor to the Executive Director of India in the International Monetary Fund at Washington DC by the Government of India. He also served as Additional Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs in Government of India. Before the current assignment as Principal Secretary, Finance Department, Government of Gujarat, he served as Additional Secretary (Defence Production), Ministry of Defence in Government of India.
He holds Directorship in following Companies:
- Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited – Director
- Gujarat State Investment Limited – Chairman
- Gujarat State Financial Services Limited – Managing Director
- Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Limited – Director
- Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited – Director
- Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Limited – Director
- Gujarat International Finance – Tech City Limited (GIFTCL) – Director
- Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited – Director
- Gujarat Gas Limited – Director
- Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited – Director
- The Fertiliser Association of India – Director
Shri Ashwini Kumar, IAS
Director
Shri Ashwini Kumar, IAS (DIN: 06581753) is a senior Indian Administrative Service officer of the Gujarat cadre, with over 29 years of experience in public administration. Over the course of his career, he has been entrusted with diverse and responsible assignments across the State administration, contributing to Policy Formulation, Programme Implementation, and Institutional Governance.
He has served in several key Departments of the Government of Gujarat, including district administration, secretariat-level policy roles, and leadership positions in Public Sector Undertakings and statutory bodies. His work has focused on strengthening administrative systems, improving service delivery, and supporting infrastructure-led and sustainable economic development.
Notable contributions during his tenure include effective implementation of government programmes, oversight of large public projects, and strengthening governance and financial discipline in public institutions. His experience spans field administration as well as senior decision-making roles involving coordination with multiple stakeholders.
As a Director and Chairman on the boards of various Public Sector Undertakings, strategic oversight has been provided in areas such as corporate governance, financial prudence, regulatory compliance, and long-term institutional planning, in alignment with Government of India and Government of Gujarat guidelines.
Known for a balanced, process-oriented, and outcome-driven administrative approach, Shri Ashwini Kumar, IAS continues to contribute to the effective functioning of public institutions and the socio-economic development of the State.
Currently serving as the Principal Secretary to the Energy and Petrochemicals Department, he has earlier been appointed as the Principal Secretary to the Urban Development & Urban Housing Department and has also been designated as the principal Secretary for Sports, Art, Culture and Youth Affairs and secretary to Hon’ble chief minister Gujarat for over 5 year.
Dr. Rajender Kumar, IAS
Director
Dr. Rajender Kumar is a 2004-batch officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), belonging to the Gujarat Cadre. He holds a B.A.M.S. in Ayurvedic. He has over two decades of experience in public administration, public policy and development economics across leading national and international institutions.
He has served as District Development Officer for Bharuch and Ahmedabad districts, and as Collector & District Magistrate of Rajkot and Surat. During his district assignments, he played a key role in strengthening public service delivery, improving education quality and health outcomes, upgrading rural sanitation, maintaining law and order, and advancing disaster management and mitigation systems.
From 2016 to 2021, he worked at the policy formulation and strategic leadership levels in the Government of India. As Director to the Prime Minister of India (PMO), he has worked on the evolution of strategic thinking, policy formulation and policy implementation on key flagship schemes and programs such as Swachh Bharat Mission, AMRUT Mission, Smart Cities Mission, Housing for all under PMAY, Mission Indra-Dhanush, Health for all-Ayushman Bharat & PMJAY scheme, National Digital Health Mission etc. He has worked very closely on the Formulation of National Education Policy 2020.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, he served as the sectoral officer in-charge of health in the PMO and acted as a central co-ordinating authority across Ministries, Departments, and State Governments. He convened two national Empowered Groups—Medical Management and Logistics—and was deeply involved in India’s pandemic response strategy and in shaping India’s vaccine strategy including the Vaccine Maitri global outreach programme.
From 2021 to 2024, Dr. Kumar served on the Board of the World Bank as an Advisor to the Executive Director for India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka, and as Council Member of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), representing India and neighbouring countries. He represented India at several key global institutions and forums including IBRD, IDA, IFC, MIGA, the G-24, the GEF Council, the Global Biodiversity Fund negotiations in Brasilia, the GEF Assembly in Vancouver, and the IDA Mid Term Review in Zanzibar.
In July 2024, Dr. Kumar was appointed as Secretary to the Government of Gujarat, heading the Departments of Tourism, Civil Aviation, and the Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board. Since January, 2026, he is posted as Commissioner of Transport, Government of Gujarat and holding charge of MD, GSFC.
Smt. Gauri Kumar, IAS (Retd.)
Independent Director
Smt. Gauri Kumar (DIN: 01585999) is a retired member of the 1979 batch of Indian Administrative Services (IAS). She retired as Secretary (Coordination and Public Grievances), Cabinet Secretariat in 2015 and served as Member/Chairperson of the Public Enterprises Selection Board from 2015-18 post her retirement. In the course of her distinguished career, she has been a former Secretary in the union Ministry of Labour and Employment as well as in the Ministry of Home Affairs (Border Management) (2013-15). She has served as Special/Additional Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor, Ministry of Environment and Forests (2010-13). She has also been Principal Secretary, Urban Development (2009-10); Principal Secretary, Industries & Mines (2008-09), Industries Commissioner (2007-08) and Secretary, Education Department (2000-02) in Government of Gujarat. She also held the position of Director General, National Institute of Fashion and Technology, Ministry of Textiles (2002-07).
Smt. Gauri Kumar holds a degree of BSc in Physics, Mathematics and Statistics from Allahabad University. She completed her MSc in Mathematics from Lucknow University and was awarded seven gold medals in the course of her studies for exceptional academic distinction. She also has a Master in Public Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. As a fellow of the Edward G. Mason Program in Public Policy and Management, she was awarded the Littauer Fellowship by Harvard for commitment to excellence, academic achievement and public service.
She holds Directorship in following Companies:
- Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited – Director
- Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Limited – Director
- Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited – Director
- GCAP World Softech Private Limited – Director
- TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited – Director
- TVS Supply Chain Solutions North America Inc., USA – Director
- Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Limited
Prof. Ranjan Kumar Ghosh
Independent Director
Prof. Ranjan Kumar Ghosh, (DIN: 08551618) is a presently Assistant Professor- Centre for Management in Agriculture at Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad.
He has distinguished academic background with Ph.D Economics from Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany; Post-Doctoral Fellow, Department of Economics, SLU UPPSALA, Sweden; Visiting Scholar, Ostrom Workshop, Indiana University, Bloomington, USA; M.Sc. Economics from Madras School of Economics, Chennai and B.A. Economics, University of Delhi. He has a rich Academic and Professional Affiliations with many Institutes/ Universities at National and International Level.
His areas of expertise includes Agriculture, Agri-food, Resource and Climate Management and Energy Conservation, etc.
Prior to joining IIM, he was Forskare (equivalent to Assistant Professor), Department of Economics, SLU UPPSALA, Sweden. He is recipient of Awards from International Institutes/ Business Schools. His has authored many Articles on varied subjects particularly on Agriculture, Energy etc. and the same have been published in leading International Journals/ Magazines. He has attended many renowned Conferences and Workshops at National and International Levels.
He holds Directorship in following Company:
- Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited – Director
Shri Bhadresh Mehta
Independent Director
Shri Bhadresh Mehta, aged 61 years, (DIN: 02625115) is Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary and Cost Accountant by qualification. He holds professionally qualified senior managerial experience with a proven success of over 25 years in steering finance, audit and infotech functions of reputed business groups. His areas of specialization are strategic planning, financial management, auditing, information technology and risk management.
Presently, he serves on the Board of Gujarat Gas and Gujarat State Petronet Limited as an Independent Director.
He holds Directorship in following Companies:
- Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited – Director
- Gujarat Gas Limited – Director
- Gujarat State Investment Limited – Director
- Prozeal Green Energy Limited – Director
Shri Ajai Bahadur Khare
Independent Director
Shri Ajai Bahadur Khare has done B.E in Chemical from Roorkee University/IIT Roorkee.
He has about more than 38 years of association with Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCFL). He joined the RCFL as Management Trainee and left the Company with position of Sr. General Manager (Commercial). He served as CMD of Madras Fertilizer Limited and Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Limited, as Managing Director in FACT-RCF Building Products Limited (FRBL) and as board member of Fertilizer association of India and Fortune Biotech Limited.
He holds Directorship in following Companies:
- Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited – Director
Shri Susanta Kumar Roy
Independent Director
Shri Susanta Kumar Roy is Certified Project Director (Level A – IPMA) Professional.
Shri Susanta Kumar Roy is having 40 years plus rich and diverse experience in management of large size thermal, Hydro, RE Power Stations in premier PSU i.e. Construction management. Having exposure to International Best Practices in Operation & Maintenance as well as Construction of large Power Plants. Held Senior Leadership role at different capacity in NTPC including NTPC Board Member in Operation & Construction management of Large Power stations of Subcritical & Supercritical Technology.
His professional acumen includes key focus areas such as Digitalization, R&M & New Technology implementation.
Possess excellent interpersonal & negotiation skills with proficiency in utilizing a process-oriented approach towards the accomplishment of organizational goals.
Presently, he holds directorship in following company:
- Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited – Director
- Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited – Director
Shri Rajkumar Beniwal, IAS
Managing Director
Shri Rajkumar Beniwal is an officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), 2004 batch (Gujarat Cadre), with nearly two decades of distinguished public service. He holds a B.Tech. degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT (BHU), Varanasi, and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Duke University, USA. His strong academic foundation and administrative acumen have been consistently reflected in his effective handling of diverse and challenging assignments in the Government of Gujarat.
His career highlights include tenures as Collector and District Magistrate of Mehsana and Ahmedabad districts, as well as District Development Officer in Kutch. He has also successfully coordinated two Vibrant Gujarat Global Summits in 2017 and 2018, contributing significantly to the State’s investment promotion initiatives.
He served as the full-time Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Gujarat Maritime Board and worked as Managing Director of Gujarat Urban Development Company Limited, Additional Chief Executive Officer of the Gujarat Urban Development Mission, and Commissioner of Municipalities Administration. In these roles, he played a pivotal role in driving urban development initiatives and strengthening the governance and effective administration of Urban Local Bodies across the State of Gujarat.
Presently, he holds additional charge as Secretary – Housing & Nirmal Gujarat, Urban Development and Urban Housing Department and is also Senior Government Officer for Economic Master Plan (EMP), Kutch.
| Shri D V Parikh | Chief Financial Officer |
| Shri Rajesh Pillai | Company Secretary & Compliance Officer |