Atmanand

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ABOUT ATMANAND

Prof.(Dr.) Atmanand is currently working as Director General at Sushant University, Gurugram. Previously he was Pro Vice Chancellor at SGT University, Gurugram.He was also the Director of MDI Murshidabad for more than 5 years. He was the Director-Additional Charge of MDI Gurgaon.He worked as Professor of Economics and Public Policy at MDI Gurgaon.He was also the Independent Director of Central Bank of India. Earlier Dr. Atmanand was the Independent Director of PTC India Limited and Steel Authority of India Ltd.(SAIL).In MDI Prof. Atmanand has worked as Dean of MDI School of Energy Management & School of Public Policy and Governance and was also the Dean of Executive Post Graduate Programs.He was the Founder Dean of MDI Murshidabad.He has been teaching and doing research and consultancy in the area of energy and economics for the last 38 years. Besides MA and MPhil in Economics,he is PhD in Economics.During a brief span of five years when the School of Energy Management was launched with the help of USAID and the Ministry of Power,Government of India¸he has turned the school into a country wide popular place of higher learning. Appreciating his devotion and involvement,Government of India’s Ministry of Power has issued a letter of appreciation putting on record his efficient and dedicated services. Many organizations have also acknowledged the great leadership profile and contribution of Dr. Atmanand in area of quality education in B-Schools.Besides playing a key and decisive role in MDI’s intellectual and leadership functioning¸ Dr. Atmanand has held various national responsibilities including his association as Member of the State Finance Commission¸Government of Bihar and with the Planning Commission,Government of India.Dr. Atmanand is a great leader, administrator, deep researcher, professor and writer. He has authored 16 books and published 100 research papers in refereed national and international journals. He was the Chairman of Audit Committee in Central Bank of India and Steel Authority of India Ltd.(SAIL).He was the Member of Adhoc Task Force,Cabinet Secretariat, Govt of India; Member-Review Committee,Ministry of Aayush, GoI, Member-Advisory Committee,Ministry of Power, GoI.He has undertaken several research and consulting assignments.His 39+ years journey in academics, leadership and administration has equipped him with insights and experiences uniquely suited for high-level governance roles. His career has been a blend of academic excellence, strategic leadership, and policy advisory, making him well-suited for leadership roles.