ISUW 2024 Speaker

Dr. Ashish Kumar Goel is a highly accomplished individual with an impressive educational background. He holds a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi, an MA in Economics, and a Ph.D. in Economics from Dr. B R Ambedkar Agra University, and an M.Sc. in Public Management & Governance from LSE, London. Throughout his career, Dr. Goel has held several pivotal roles in public service and administration. He served as the Chairman of UP Power Corporation and played a crucial role in the Ministry of Rural Development as the Additional Secretary and Director General of the National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency. His responsibilities included overseeing flagship schemes for rural roads and housing. Dr. Goel achieved significant recognition during his tenure as Divisional Commissioner in Prayagraj, where he led the organization of the cleanest and safest-ever Kumbh Mela in 2019. He has held various high-profile positions, including Secretary of Rural Development in the Government of UP and Managing Director of the UP-State Road Transport Corporation. His extensive career also includes roles such as Secretary of Basic Education, Principal Staff Officer to the Chief Secretary, Managing Director of the UP State Road Transport Corporation, and District Magistrate & Collector in various districts of UP. Dr. Goel is a recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the PM Award for Excellence in Public Service in 2020 and the Alumnus of the Year Award by the IIT Delhi Alumni Association in 2019. He has also earned seven Guinness World Records, highlighting his remarkable contributions to initiatives like Swachch Kumbh, Traffic & Transportation Management, and Paint My City, as well as achievements in tree plantation and divyang camp programs. His career embodies dedication and leadership in public administration and infrastructure development.