Er. Shailendra Shukla 63 years old, Engineering Graduate from Jawahar Lal Nehru University (1982 batch) with GOLD Medal; A technocrat with excellent reputation in the field of Power-Energy, Bio-fuel, Renewable Energy & Rural Development having decades of association and expertise in these fields. I was Director/CEO/MD/Chairman for about 20 years; out of total service of 38 years. EXPERIENCE: Having 41 years’ work experience; A clear track record of successful project management, including: • financial management and oversight as well as personnel management; • Experiencing working on institutional grants and grant reporting requirements; • Experience working with policymakers and influential stakeholders in this space; • And deep knowledge about environment and power/energy issues including mines in India and globally. • Coordinated on matters related to budget, finance, fundraising, and grant administration with senior staff from State as well as Govt. of India and other agencies. • Worked closely with senior most bureaucrats and technocrats of the country and abroad. • Visited more than 25 countries on study tour and presented technical papers. • Created organisation from base and developed to company worth 1500 Crores. • Involved in Planning, budget and complete execution and auditing of accounts. I was responsible for long-term projects and staffing plan. • Project Management: Oversee research and policy projects, and coordinated with relevant partners, donors and personnel. I am having experience of execution of projects pertaining to Power, Mines, Solar PV, Thermal, Biomass, Biogas, Bio-fuel and Energy Efficiency etc. Last position held: 1. Chairman: Western Regional Power Committee (Consisting of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli) 2. Chairman and Director: Chhattisgarh State Power Companies; (State Govt. owned) consisting of:-  Chhattisgarh State Power Holding Company (Also Managing Director)  Chhattisgarh State Power Trading Company  Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company  Chhattisgarh State Power Transmission Company  Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company  Uttar-Chhattisgarh Power Company ltd. 3. Chairman: Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board Gratuity & Pension Fund Trust 4. Chairman: Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board Provident Fund Trust 5. Member: High Power Committee to develop National Coal Index, Govt. of India, Ministry of Coal Posts held before present assignment: 1. Chairman: Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency (HAREDA) 2. CEO/Director, Chhattisgarh Renewable Energy Development Agency, CREDA 3. Executive Director, Chhattisgarh Bio-fuel Development authority 4. Member, Advisory Board, Ministry of Science and technology, GoI. 5. Director, CREDA-HPCL Biofuel Ltd. 6. Director, CREDA-IOCL Biofuel Ltd. 7. Chairman, Chhattisgarh Prant Vigyan Bharati & National Vice Chairman 8. Chairman, The Institution of Engineers, Chhattisgarh Chapter 9. Chairman Audit committee – Indian Oil Ltd 10. National Vice Chairman, The Institution of Engineers Major Achievement:  Authored many articles published by reputed international and national publishers, several research papers and review articles in peer reviewed journals.  Have been a part of UNDP and UNEP funded multi country projects and visited more than 25 countries of the world.  Many a times team of Senior Officers, mainly CEOs and Directors of State Nodal agencies of Power and RE sector visited (Study tour) Europe and few other countries under my leader ship.  Led a multi-activity flagship project on “Integrated Energy Management Master Plan for the Nation”.  I have been awarded by many renowned national and international organisations.  Dr. Abdul Kalam recognised my work in the field of Biofuel and visited Chhattisgarh twice just to see our research activities.  Invited by many institutes like IITs, IIMs and Academy of Administration as expert faculty.  Privileged to get opportunity to deliver Lecture at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Boston, USA.  Delivered lectures and presented technical papers in many countries including US, UK, Japan, Formed joint venture companies with Indian Oil (IOCL) and Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL) to start commercial activities in the field of biofuel. CREDA had 26% equity in both the JV companies. It is first time in the country when oil companies formed JV with state agency for such commercial activities. TECHNICAL PAPERS CONTRIBUTED 1. “Photovoltaic for rural electrification in Bastar region of Madhya Pradesh”, in Sixth International Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Conference held in New Delhi from Feb 10-14, 1992,. 2. “Potential of Small Hydro Power Development in Chhattisgarh-issues and constraints” in National Seminar, Aug.2002 in FICCI, New Delhi. 3. New design of Solar Photovoltaic System (AC-generation)” in National conference held at Solar Energy Center, New Delhi on 22-23 April.1999'. 4. “Economic feasibility of Rice Husk gasification for power generation in Chhattisgarh area” in National seminar held at Udaipur, Rajasthan in 1991'. It was awarded as Best presentation. 5. “Production of Biogas from Water Hyacinth” presented in National Seminar on 'Waste-recycling' held at Bhubaneswar, Orissa in May 1994'. 6. The first Detailed Project Report on Geothermal Power Plant, proposed to set up at Tattapani, was prepared and presented by me in National Seminar in May 1993 held at ONGC Dehradoon. 7. Submitted concept note on Bio-fuel program to State govt. and Central Planning Commission. State Govt. constituted Chhattisgarh Bio-fuel Development Authority based on my presentation. COVERAGE IN MEDIA  More than 500 Articles and news related to my work published in main newspapers including “Times of India”, “Hindustan Times”, “Indian Express”, “Telegraph”, “Economic Times” and “Dainik Bhaskar” etc.  Newspapers of foreign countries including USA, UK, Australia, Germany, France, Italy and South Korea also covered stories of my visits and deliberations. Daily newspapers of many states including Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Punjab, Assam, West Bengal and Gujarat covered news related to my visit to their states and my deliberations.  More than 100 Articles published in renowned magazines covering Renewable Energy and Biofuels issues including “ Terra Green”, “Akshay Urja, “The Solar Quarterly”, “Energy Next”, “Energy India”, “Renewable watch”, “Power Line”, “Energy Manager” and “Corporate Chhattisgarh”.  “Discovery” Channel released one documentary “Aasma aaur bhi hai” on my excellent social work for society particularly poor tribal people of Chhattisgarh. It is available in you tube also- Just type “Shailendra Shukla - a technocrat dedicated for tribes of Chhattisgarh”. (www.youtube.com/watch?v=rm1PQS3BtLo)  I was Chief Editor of “URJA INDIA”, quarterly magazine, being published from Delhi.  My interviews have been telecasted by many TV channels including BBC, CNN, CNBC, Star News, Zee News, Sahara, Aaj Tak and Doordarshan. Success stories of my work pertaining to Renewable Energy and Bio-fuel were telecasted by many main TV channels of India and abroad. I attended several international seminars & workshops and presented technical papers in person in more than 25 countries. AWARDS and Recognition:  Certificate of Excellence for outstanding Services, Achievements and Contribution in the field of development of Non-conventional Energy Sources by the “BOARD” of M.P. Energy Development Corporation in 1999.  “ENGINEER OF THE YEAR” award presented by practicing engineer’s welfare association, Chhattisgarh in the year 2005 for outstanding achievement and dedication in the field of engineering for the benefit of the society.  The institution of Engineers, Chhattisgarh state centre of the Institution of Engineers honored the contribution and achievement in the engineering field on Engineer’s day i.e. 15th Sep 2006.  “Climate change and Biodiesel 2008 Award” presented for excellent work in the field of biodiesel technology and innovative work in Biofuel development program.  Government of Chhattisgarh has recognized four Clean Corporate Citizens (C3s) as Gold Award winners. Honourable Governor of Chhattisgarh presented this award for excellent work in the field of Biofuel and renewable energy.  Rotary Club of Raipur Chapter presented Award for significant contribution to diversifying the economy of poor and tribal villagers of remote area of Chhattisgarh by providing them reliable energy from locally available sources. It was best CITIZEN of the state award.  Madhya Pradesh Government recognised my services for “Excellent work in the field of administrative services”. Award was given by Honourable Governor of Himachal Pradesh on 23 June 2010 at Bhopal (M.P.)  I am amongst Four Indians Shortlisted for International level "Zayed Future Energy Prize" a prestigious and internationally recognised award for innovation, performance and leadership in sustainable and renewable energy projects. Finally received very handsome amount as Award form UAE.  I was finalist in India Pride Award 2011’ being given by Dainik Bhaskar group.  Solar Energy Society of India (SESI) has recognised my contribution in the field of solar energy and presented me “SESI Award for RE Financial Innovation” during International Congress on Renewable Energy (ICORE) – 2011 at Tezpur, Assam.  I have received “Indian Power Award-2011” under Social and community impact of initiative.  Many educational and research institutes of the country and abroad honoured my work and awarded me.  “7th ENERTIA Awards 2013-India’s Award for “Best Officer in Power Sector Affecting Transformation”  Leading Engineer of the world – 2013’ award for the efforts made (individual) in the arena of “SOLAR TECHNOLOGY” by the international Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England.  Received Award for Excellence in the field of Renewable Energy" by the PRESIDENT of the Mauritius on 4th June 2014.  Received US-India Business Summit Award 2014 (Individual category) “for promoting renewable Energy Programs and devises in Chhattisgarh, India and doing an exemplary work to provide energy in the areas not having access to conventional power”. I received this award on 17th September 2014 at Atlanta, Georgia-USA.  Received the Prestigious Award of “SOURYA URJA VIBHUSHAN” for “Outstanding & Yeomen Contribution to the Solar” on 31st October at Delhi. Award was given by Mr.Tarun Kapoor, Additional secretary, Ministry of Renewable Energy; GOI. My Contribution in promoting Renewable Energy, especially SOLAR, in the state of Chhattisgarh in Central India was recognised by the jury.  Received Excellency Award for my contribution in the field of Biofuel. It was given by then Railway Minister- Mr. Sadanand Gaouda, on 5th November, 2014’ in a conference Held at Hotel Hyatt, Delhi.  Received the Prestigious Award of “SOURYA RATNA” for “Outstanding & Yeomen Contribution to the Solar” on 16th November 2017’ at Delhi. Contribution in promoting Renewable Energy especially SOLAR in the state of Chhattisgarh in Central India was recognized by the jury. Received prestigious Jawahar Ratna Award – 2021 of Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya.