Brief Profile of Rajesh Prasad, ex IRSE and Former Director in RVNL

Brief Profile of Rajesh Prasad, ex IRSE and Former Director in RVNL

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  Shri. Rajesh Prasad– Profile 1.0 Brief Profile: i) B-Tech from IIT, Kanpur ii) Best project in Civil Engineering, 1987 at IIT, Kanpur iii) Elected President of Society of Civil Engineers for the year 1986-87 iv) M-Tech from IIT, Kanpur v) M-Tech thesis titled INDISPOL still in circulation and use vi) Received “Service Medal” and “Certificate of Merit” from Hon’ble Minister of Railways in 2008-09 Link - https://youtu.be/rOnVjfluRxY?si=uRL0BkmA4AV7xgXh vii) Awarded “Certificate of Merits” and ‘Service Medals” by Zonal Railway four times for the meritorious work in the year 1995-96, 1996-97, 2002-03, 2007-08. viii) Railway Minister’s Award for the “Best Project” in Advance Management Programme 2005-06. ix) Credited more than 25 technical papers x) K. C. Sood Memorial Award for Best Technical paper in 2016. xi) As ED and CPM in RVNL received more than 16 nos. of Shields/Certificates for implementation of various Mega Infrastructure projects and outstanding performance. 2.0 Education Details (Graduation onwards) S.N. Qualification Name of Board/Institute/University Year of Passing (i) B. Tech in Civil Engineering IIT/Kanpur 1987 (ii) M. Tech IIT/Kanpur 1989 3.0 Technical Qualification S.N Qualification Institution Year (i) Diploma in Track Machines, LINZ, AUSTRIA Plasser & Theurer 2009 (ii) M.D.P. (Management Development Programme) IIM/Ahmedabad 2008 (iii) Certificate in Project Management Institute of Project Management Certificate 2012
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  (iv) Management Development Programme onFinance for Non- Finance National Institute of Financial Management, Faridabad 2018 (v) All mandatory trainings + courses at IRICEN Pune, RSC/NAIR Vadodara 4.0 Performance of Rajesh Prasad, Director (Operations), RVNL from 03.03.2020 to 30.09.2024 as Director in RVNL Board:  Got framed the RVNL’s Vision Document and Business Plan and it was approved by BOD on 11.02.2023. The link is at: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/anlPchXVMCwr 1K?  Set up the Business Development Wing in RVNL from Zero.  Instrumental in getting first International Project, Maldives, thus RVNL transformed from #LocalRailInfra to #GlobalAllInfra Company.  During the tenure as Director, the market capitalization of RVNL has risen from Rs.3400 cr. (which became 2100 Cr on 23rd March 2020) to Rs.1,10,800 cr. as on 30.09.2024 – a jump of 3160 %.  Initiated and concluded with acquisition of ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 for RVNL.  In last two years (FY 22-23 & 23-24), 900 Kms of railway track including 4 (four) metro sections were commissioned in his jurisdiction in RVNL. For FY 2024-25, another 175 Kms. commissioned or ready to commission as on 30.09.2024  Project expenditure in FY 2022-23: Rs. 9647 Cr. and FY 2023-24: Rs. 10557 Cr. in his jurisdiction i.e. roughly Rs. 20,000 Cr. in last 2 financial years. For FY 2024-25, another Rs. 4500 Crore up to 30.09.2024.  Since joining RVNL top management, the company has had a string of success in the market, winning contracts and winning confidence of investors. Projects secured through competition – First tender – 2 packages of Indore Metro Project in India and First overseas project in Maldives resulted into better margin than the management fee of projects assigned by the MOR.  Contributed for RVNL’s graduation to Navratna status in 2023.  Turnaround in the SPVs of RVNL (PPP Model) including the resolution of the issue of GST by GST council. There was a serious crisis in various SPVs, MOR directed to raise invoices after deduction of GSTs. All RVNL SPVs were coordinated and joint representations were made to CRB & Rly Bd. Court cases were also filed and got temporary relief first exempted.
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  Finally, during 53rd GSTcouncil meeting of GST in June 2024 cleared this. We received a Final Order issued by ED Infra dt 04.09.24. Details at link: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/AQEMVB1z2nLg6A?  SPVs: - Being the co-ordinating head of SPVs, during the tenure of D(O), HPRCL(NL), ASRL(NL), 2 crossing stations & 1 Bypass line of KRCL, entire doubling with electrification of KRC, infrastructure improvements in Dahej of BDRCL got commissioned. 2 New SPVs (Pachhware, Sardega-Pelma): - DPR and feasibility studies right from concept were got made, cost charged to State Govt./other PSU (not RVNL). Few more SPVs were also conceived. But MOR Subsequently decided to execute projects through CAPEX route.  There are many examples of improvements SPVs, one such example is Passenger Amenity works executed in KRC. After series of meetings held with PCE & GM/AGM W Rly, got a letter issued by ED Infra Rly Bd that cost of P.A. works executed by Kuchh Rail – Rs 249 Cr shall be borne by W Rly. This was also discussed further in various meetings till Sept 2024. Other examples are – Restricting of finance of BDRCL, system improvements in monitoring of SPVs through PCDO, starting the maintenance of SPV line by SPV itself.  Social Media presence of RVNL: Media As on 1st Apr 2020 As on 30th Sept. 2024 % increase Linkedin 235 89K 37000% Twitter 2877 13K 352% Facebook 150 26K 17000% Instagram 15 4K 26500% Youtube 165 8K 4750% 5.0 Developed various skills as indicated below: S.N. Management Skills Technical Skills 1. Corporate Affairs & Corporate Governance Project Management
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  2. Business Development Management ContractManagement 3. Budget Management Maintenance of the Rail based system 4. General Administration Quality Assurance, Safety Management 5. Manpower Management Revenue Management and Dynamic Pricing 6. Media Management 6.0 Life time Achievements: -  Lifetime Safety Leadership Honour by Institute of Engineers on 02.09.2024.  Leading Director in India by Green Tech Foundation in 2023.  Most Innovative Urban Infra Leader by Urban Infra Group in Dec 2023.  Life Time Achievement by Indian Steel Construction Association in Sept. 2024.  M.R.S. Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023 by Metro Rail & Steel.  Lifetime Achievement by the Business Leaders in 2024.  The Prestigious honour for achievement in Project Implementation in Rail Sector during the 6th Rail Analysis Innovation & Excellence Summit, dt 31.01.2025.  Most exemplary Urban Infra Leader of the year (Life Time Achievement) by Urban Infra Group – Oct 2024.  Eminent Alumni Award during IIT Kanpur Alumni convention on Rising Bharat – Sept. 2024.  Lifetime Achievement Award 2025 by The Indian Rail Show. 7.0 Few misc. achievements: i) Business Development: - First project on MOU basis for approach viaduct was successfully implemented at Bardhman.  Diversification of RVNL: - First three turn-key projects were executed on fast track at Dankuni and Haldia and thus RVNL entered into execution of new diversified projects.  First of its kind: - Live Monitoring System for structural health was made for Bardhman Cable stayed bridge.  As a Govt. PSU, PIU Kolkata helped restoration of vivekand flyover executed by State Govt. where 27 persons died on the spot at site. This resulted into a very good image of RVNL.  Few milestones achieved in Kolkata PIU and based on that, MOR was pleased to transfer projects worth Rs. 30000 Crore to RVNL in 2011-14.
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  ii) Guest ofHonour at 57th convocation, IIT Kanpur held on 29.06.2024 for handing over the B.Tech, M.Tech and PhD degrees of Civil Engg. Deptt,. convocation address links are:  Slide Share - https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/JwIyUyL7nU33iu?  YouTube - https://youtu.be/7oNpTdxKzv8?feature=shared iii) Dissemination of experience  Delivered lectures to the students and foreign delegates at NAIR, Vadodara.  Also delivered online lectures to the students of Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya till Sept-2024.  Was Guest of Honour at Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya on the eve of National Transport Day on 16.04.2025 iv) Few other key highlights  Good connect with Investors and wining their confidence.  Interaction with TV/News/Investors on regular basis.  Co-ordination with MOR, MEA and other Ministries e.g. DPE, DIPAM for RVNL related issues. 8.0 Documentation/Coffee Table Books (CTB)  Coffee Table Book of RVNL - reformed, performed and transforming- released on 30.09.24: https://gofile.me/66pRy/qbPcSfpcI
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   Coffee TableBook on Corporate Booklet by RVNL,-correction made up to 30.09.24: https://gofile.me/66pRy/0ARLHkCLN  Coffee Table Book on Majerhat Metro Station - a unique station in Purple line, Kolkata: https://gofile.me/66pRy/3XscN6zQ5  Coffee Table Book on Joka Taratala Metro Section - Purple Line in Kolkata: https://gofile.me/66pRy/YpsKMKsoJ  Coffee Table Book on New Garia to Hemanta Mukherjee Metro Section in City of Kolkata: https://gofile.me/66pRy/AdNsifpNd  Coffee Table Book on Br 111- over river Ganges at Prayagraj of NC Railway: https://gofile.me/66pRy/f7YzaZHRn
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   Coffee TableBook on Turnkey Projects at Jheel Siding and Ranaghat: https://gofile.me/66pRy/g2GnxEigv  Coffee Table Book on Dabohi workshop implemented: https://gofile.me/66pRy/klt4pFyYG  Coffee Table Book on Gudur Flyover as part of 3rd Line project to avoid yard congestion: https://gofile.me/66pRy/W9uOYrC2b  Coffee Table Book on Rail Cum Road Bridge at Ghazipur https://gofile.me/66pRy/du4QDIbsg  Coffee Table Book on Budhani Barkhera 3rd Line Project in ghat section of WC Railway: https://gofile.me/66pRy/wLbT9olN6
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   Coffee TableBook on Metro getting extended to Dakshineshwar: https://gofile.me/66pRy/a4mts0sSC  Coffee Table Book on Barddhaman Cable Stayed Bridge: https://gofile.me/66pRy/4CaUT1aCi  CTB on Barddhaman Cable Stayed Bridge with approaches on cost sharing basis with State Govt- a new model: https://gofile.me/66pRy/wLhGYT3WK  Coffee Table Book on Diesel Loco Component Factory Dankuni, Eastern Rly.: https://gofile.me/66pRy/Uv9mlDQAE  Coffee Table Book on Haldia Turnkey Project for manufacturing of Diesel Multiple Units: https://gofile.me/66pRy/RFoXKkL2M
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   Coffee TableBook on Electric Loco factory, Dankuni- West Bengal: https://gofile.me/66pRy/LqyjSCaWQ  Coffee Table Book on Railway Electrification from Rani Jalpaiguri to Guwahati: https://gofile.me/66pRy/g7bOgpqbH  Coffee Table Book on Execution of Railway Tunnel in Saranga Forest having Technical and Administrative Challenges: https://gofile.me/66pRy/H2DF2Dl7V  Pamban Bridge: An article on Pamban Bridge published in Rail Business April-May 2025 Issue at: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/jw96pohd75QQts? A detailed presentation on Pamban Bridge made at various forums: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/KqFtAV8DX1lbrF? The above CTBs got prepared by the undersigned and the documents are related to the projects where undersigned was associated.
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  a) Misc.  LiveInterview on Pamban Bridge – Challenges, features, details https://youtube.com/live/b0VALim-bes  Model Room for Metro Projects conceived, implemented and inaugurated on 25.09.2024 https://youtu.be/u3DEW7Sk2C0  BMS details on Metro Projects https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/nk4n1J15EcYMAl?  Regular participations in live interviews, panel discussions projecting RVNL’s strength, challenges, way forwards. Few Samples: - i) Live interview with NDTV profit – May 2024 Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JId7M3tXY0
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  ii) Live interviewwith ET now swadesh – May 2024 Link - https://youtu.be/4lnc92h6XQc?si=xM_20YexPY9z5Uoh iii) Part of panel discussion organised by FICCI Link - https://youtu.be/KPgHE9rv6G0 iv) Live interview with MD Prabhudas Liladhar - Financial Services Link - https://youtu.be/hNOFPZz8R6w*  Few samples of interviews published in some of the magazines highlighting about the company: - i) Rail Business – Jun to Sep 2024 Link - https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/3c5kL3LKaNogG0? ii) An Interview of Rajesh Prasad in Urban Transport Infrastructure Magazine Sept 2023 issue Link - https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/powbYqXM9dzpOF? iii) Dalal Street Investment Journal May 2022 issue, Jun 2024 issue
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  9.0 Appreciation receivedfrom (endorsements): -  Mr. Arunendra Kumar Ex-Chairman, Indian Railways & Principal Secretary to Government of India Rajesh has been an outstanding officer all throughout his career. At RVNL his capabilities peaked and he was the catalyst of growth and clarity in his endeavors. RVNL has had a glorious, rather envious run even among the PSU's, a trailblazer worth watching for. More is yet to come from this energetic technocrat. i) Mr. Subodh Jain Ex-Member Engineering, Railway Board and ex-officio Secretary to Government of India As Director (Op) he has steered RVNL on unmatched growth trajectory compared to other infra companies. This has reflected in the market capitalization of RVNL which is at dizzy heights. Sri Rajesh Prasad played a critical role in this transformation of RVNL. Sri Prasad is well known for his out-of-box thinking, risk taking and innovative ideas, which have had great impacts on RVNL winning projects and then executing them with unmatched speed. He has also a great communication skill and has been RVNL's public face in most interactions in Business and academic forums, including in TV interviews ii) Mr. M.K. Gupta Adjunct Professor at IIT Bombay (Civil Engineering); Independent Non-Executive Director, Mahanagar Gas, Former Member, Indian Railway Board and Public Enterprises Selection Board/GOI I have no hesitation to say that he has always stood out for his sense of dedications, technical and managerial competence and has delivered many complex projects in time with excellent quality control, which have been possible due to his complete involvement in the projects. He is going to be an invaluable asset for any organization dealing with Project Management, particularly in infrastructure and logistic sector at a senior leadership role. iii) Mr. Pradeep Kumar Former Member, Railway Board at Indian Railways He is an exceptionally talented, competent, dedicated, motivated and a go getter kind of personality. He has handled and delivered complex railway engg. projects well
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  within the tighttime schedule persistently. He has exceptional leadership quality and competent to lead a large Infrastructure and EPC company as CEO. iv) Mr. Rajesh Agrawal Former Member (Rolling Stock), Railway Board at Indian Railways He is a self-motivated dynamic achiever now most suited for the highest leadership roles in the Government, Public and Private sector. The endorsements are available in the QR code The facts recorded above are correct. Rajesh Prasad B.Tech (IIT Kanpur, 1983-87), M.Tech, IRSE (1988 Exam Batch), FIE, MIRC, CEng., MCILT, MIPWE, MASCE