Previous Occupation: Superintendent of Police, Guntur, Indian Police Service
Present Occupation: DIG, Andhra Pradesh Police
Sector: Government
Work Experience: around 15 years

Tell us about yourself - your profile, recap your professional life after ISB including your career progression.
Personal profile: I am an M.B.B.S. (triple gold medalist and holder of triple Honours) from Calcutta Medical College, the first medical college of the country. I have worked as a physician in a government hospital as well as a corporate hospital in Kolkata. I was doing MD (General Medicine) before my selection into the Indian Police Service (IPS). In 1998, I was adjudged the all-round best IPS probationer of India and awarded the Prime Minister’s Baton and Home Minister’s Revolver. As the Assistant Superintendent of Police, I was posted to Jammalmadugu subdivision of Kadapa (now called YSR district in AP), a place beset with factionalism. I visited every village and convinced the belligerent factions about the futility of violence. Ultimately, they gave up violence and Jammalmadugu was finally peaceful. As the district Superintendent of Police (SP), I organized free medical camps, vocational training, career counseling and job melas in remote villages of Nizamabad and Kurnool districts of AP. I have also been the youngest Principal (and Head) of the Central Detective Training School, Kolkata for four years, where I was rated by the trainees as the best among 200 visiting and in-house faculty. In August 2007, I organised rescue operation at the blast site of Lumbini Park, Hyderabad, where I had gone as a tourist and saved many injured people.

Professional life after ISB: After completing Post-graduate Programme in Management from ISB with CGPA of 3.53 out of 4, I have worked as the SP of Guntur district which is Andhra Pradesh’s most politically sensitive district. In Guntur, I organized relief and rescue operations for 82 flood-affected villages during the devastating floods of October, 2009. While working as the SP of Guntur district, I conceived and launched a new method of community policing where citizens could give information or register complaints calling me on the phone. This innovation immensely increased public confidence in police. Presently, I am the Deputy Inspector General of Police of Greyhounds, the elite combat force of Andhra Pradesh which has been accepted as the model anti-naxalite commando force for the country.

What was your key take-away from the ISB?
After spending over a decade in the government, I was convinced that to improve, I need to upgrade my skills and emulate the best practices of the corporate sector. The ISB gave me the unique opportunity to learn from a highly talented and diverse peer group with expertise in different functional practices across industry verticals. The interaction with national and international faculty as well as with the global business leaders who came to visit ISB during the year-long programme gave me insight about the functioning of the corporate world. I am now trying to utilize the latest management principles to scale up efficiency and remove bottlenecks in the department. I find it easier to motivate my subordinates. I am able to deal appropriately with the public and publicise police’s actions as I can readily fall back on my knowledge from the organizational behavior or marketing classes. Now, I am in a position to approach every issue with a new perspective.

What is your vision for the School and its strengths?
With the change in the global and national business landscape, the business world will need young leaders who not only have a grasp on the developing economies but also possess a global perspective. In this context, the ISB has a crucial role to play. As envisaged by its founding fathers, the school has to nurture future business leaders for India and the world. ISB can boast of numerous achievements. Its consistent ranking among the top B-schools of the world has made every Indian proud. Among its various strengths are – the strong research background of its faculty, the uniqueness of its one year PGPM course, the many centres of excellence, a world class library, excellent infrastructure, enrolment of experienced students for PGPM, emphasis on promoting the entrepreneurial spirit among students and its quest for continuous innovation that is evident from the introduction of Fellow Programme in Management and Young Leaders Programme. 

What are the areas that the School can improve?
There is scope for improvement. Firstly, as the enrolment of students increases after the inauguration of the Mohali campus, it must be ensured that the standard of students is not compromised. Secondly, the ISB must encourage students to opt for PhDs, this would solve provide the school with much-needed faculty and also help new grads find employment. Finally, although ISB is an internationally acclaimed business school, there are very few international students who enroll. If we exclude the NRI students, this number comes down even further. As the ISB has been continuously rated among the top B-schools worldwide, we must assess the market potential of each country, focus on the most promising nations in Asia, Europe, Africa and South America and aggressively market the USP of the ISB to increase the number of international students. In addition, the ISB must continuously remove sub-standard faculty after identifying them through a proper mechanism that may include student feedback.

How do you think alums can associate with the School and the area you can contribute in?
As the brand ambassadors of ISB, the alumni have a crucial role to play in strengthening their alma mater. The alumni may take part in student orientation programmes and information sessions that are organized by ISB. The word-of-mouth promotion of ISB by the alumni can not only boost the image of the institution but also help ISB get better students and better faculty. The alumni can also inspire, inform, guide, encourage and nurture the students through the mentoring programme. ISB can invite the alumni to contribute to its publications. Besides, experienced alumni can be asked to be part of the ISB admission process as the alumni work in specific industries and know about the industry requirements. The alumni can moderate panel discussions and conduct interviews. They can assist the ISB students in placements by bringing their employers to the campus. ISB students interested in setting up their own ventures can also receive assistance from the alumni who have excelled as entrepreneurs. After graduating, I never lost an opportunity to promote ISB in different groups and forums. As an alumnus, I want to associate with any activity that may strengthen the ISB. I shall stay involved with ISB through the mentoring programme.

Interests-professional/personal:
On the professional front, I am interested in anti-extremist operations. In 2005, I was selected by the government to participate in the anti-terrorism assistance programme in USA. I also have an abiding interest in law and police sciences. I have been awarded the President of India Cup for proficiency in Police Sciences, Manipur Cup for proficiency in law, K.K.Shah Trophy for Excellence in Scientific Aids to Investigation and Alakh Sinha Trophy for proficiency in investigation. I have worked as the Chief Judge for All India Police Duty Meet, the national skill-based competition for police in India. I have also written a book review that was published in Indian Police Journal, the apex police journal of India. On the personal front, writing, quizzing and debating attract me. I have won the 1st position in debate, quiz and essay writing competitions among all the All India Service officers in LBSNAA, Mussoorie. I was also awarded Suprobha Deb Trophy for the best essay in SVPNPA, Hyderabad and the Army Trophy for the best essay on national security. An avid adventurist, I have trekked up to Pindari and Kafni glaciers in the Himalayas. Besides, I have a passion for learning languages and have learnt a number of regional Indian languages.

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