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Dr. Gauri TrivediPresident

Dr. Gauri Trivedi, an eminent figure of distinguished stature, serves as an Advisor to Sanskardham and holds pivotal positions as a Board Member in several esteemed companies, including Adani Total Gas, The Sandesh Group, and Nikhil Adhesives. Her illustrious career spans over 22 years as an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, marking a journey of extraordinary leadership and profound contributions.

Dr. Trivedi’s scholastic prowess is exemplified by her academic accomplishments, including a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC) in Bengaluru and the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) in Mysuru. Furthermore, she holds an M.A. in Political Science from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi, M. Phil in Soviet Studies from JNU, and Post Graduate Program in Public Policy and Management (PGPPM) from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore, signifying her unwavering dedication to intellectual enrichment.

Throughout her remarkable career, Dr. Trivedi has demonstrated her expertise in diverse domains, including public policy, government administration, strategic planning, and industrial development and management. Her corporate acumen is evident through her tenure as the Managing Director and Director on the boards of several Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs), a testament to her multifaceted leadership and strategic insight.

Dr. Trivedi’s influence extends to education and public service, as she imparts her knowledge to government officers, civil servant aspirants, young students, and non- governmental organizations (NGOs). As a guest faculty at renowned institutes, including the Indian Institute of Management, Sardar Patel Institute of Public Administration, CEPT Ahmedabad, and others, Dr. Trivedi imparts invaluable knowledge on governance, public policy, rural planning and management, and current affairs. She plays a pivotal role in the governing bodies of prestigious educational institutions, including the NTPC School of Business, Charutar Arogya Mandal (CAM), Bhaikaka University, and Power Management Institute. Dr Trivedi is a Board Member of a skilling institute called New Age Makers’ Institute of Technology (NAM:TECH).

Dr. Gauri Trivedi’s distinguished career as an IAS officer, culminating in posts such as Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, and Secretary to the Governor of Karnataka, bears testament to her commitment to public service. Her corporate experience as Vice President of Reliance Retail and her directorship at the Sardar Patel Institute of Public Administration (SPIPA-SIRD), Ahmedabad, further underscore her multifaceted administration.

In conclusion, Dr. Gauri Trivedi’s journey from public service as an IAS officer to her multifaceted leadership roles in the corporate world and academia exemplifies her enduring commitment to excellence and knowledge dissemination. Her extraordinary contributions to governance, public policy, and education serve as an enduring testament to her remarkable legacy.