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Certification
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Sanjay Mehrishi

New Delhi

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive experience in corporate governance, policy formulation, and programme administration. Currently serving as Joint Secretary at the National Health Authority, overseeing policy and programme implementation for the Convergence Division. Previously held key roles including Deputy General Director at the Directorate of Ordnance (C&S) and Deputy Director General of Export Promotion at the Department of Defence Production. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, process improvements, and project management. Proven track record in leading large teams, managing complex projects, and enhancing operational efficiency across various sectors. Career goal: to leverage extensive experience in leadership and change management to drive organisational success and innovation.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Joint Secretary

National Health Authority
02.2025 - Current
Oversaw policy formulation and program implementation for NHA's Convergence Division, managing over 25,000 claims daily.

Spearheaded integration of health schemes within AB-PM Jan Arogya Yojana, expanding beneficiary coverage.

Directed strategic initiatives to enhance NHA IT platform, improving operational efficiency and scalability.

Streamlined processes, resulting in increased claim processing capacity and reduced turnaround times.

Deputy General Director

Directorate of Ordnance (C&S), Department of Defence Production
New Delhi
11.2023 - 02.2025
  • Provided guidance to DPSUs on policy interpretation, maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies and users.
  • Prepared concept notes, policy formulation, and provided expert advice to leadership on key planning strategies.
  • Coordinated high-level review meetings & conducted meetings with senior management to discuss organizational objectives.
  • Oversaw strategic planning and implementation to ensure organizational goals were met.
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets, and measuring results.

Deputy Director General , Export Promotion

Department of Defence Production
New Delhi
11.2021 - 08.2024
  • Framing of policies to enhance defense exports, monitoring and analysis of export leads, and coordination with defense attaches for promoting defense exports.
  • Represented the organization at industry events, professional conferences, and networking events, appearing on behalf of DDP to build its image and foster new connections.
  • Collaborated with other departments to identify areas for improvement, and implement change.
  • Assisted in the coordination of special events and corporate functions.

Deputy Director General

Ordnance Factory Board Headquarters
Kolkata
10.2020 - 11.2021
  • Material management of all 41 ordnance factories.
  • Administration and establishment matters.
  • Cadre management and recruitment matters.

Joint Secretary

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
N. Delhi
09.2013 - 10.2020
  • Policy framing, monitoring, and implementation in administration and establishment matters.
  • As Joint Secretary (Examinations), successfully conducted a number of All India Examinations including the prestigious Civil Services Examination.

Joint General Manager

Field Gun Factory
Kanpur
05.2009 - 09.2013
  • Managed manufacturing functions, planned production flows, troubleshot manufacturing issues, and monitored production orders and schedules.
  • Led a workforce of over 500 workers and 50 technical staff engaged in the manufacturing of ordnance for large-caliber guns.
  • Conceptualized and coordinated a ₹2.2 billion modernization project including procurement of P&M.

From Asst. Works Manager to Joint General Manager

Vehicle Factory Jabalpur
Jabalpur
04.1992 - 05.2009
  • Managed production planning, development of components, selection, and procurement of machines for gear manufacturing.
  • Successfully led a team during the development of more than 45 varieties of gear components.
  • Implemented a number of improvement projects and successfully introduced pre-heat treatment corrections for noise reduction in gears.

Education

M.Tech - Thermal Science

IIT, Delhi
12-1990

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical

Malviya Regional Engineering College (MREC), [MNIT, Jaipur]
11-1988

Management Program For Technologists - General Management

IIM, Bangalore
09-2000

Master of Science - Military Vehicle Technology (MVT)

Defence College of Management & Technology (Cranfield University)
Shrivenham, UK
07-2007

Master of Philosophy - Social Sciences

Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA)
New Delhi
04-2017

Skills

  • Corporate Governance
  • Policy formulation and analysis
  • Leadership and team-building
  • Programme administration and oversight
  • Change Management
  • Project Management
  • Process Improvements
  • Team Operations
  • Quality management
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative skills

Languages

Hindi
English

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of ‘Late V.K.N Menon Prize’ for securing First Position in M.Phil Program
  • Recipient of ‘Challenger Trophy’ for securing First Position in M.Sc. MVT Program

Certification

  • Management Program for Technologists-2000, IIM Bangalore

Affiliations

  • Awarded “AYUDH VIR” for the year 2004-2005 for outstanding achievements.

Accomplishments

  • Presented Thesis on ‘Defence Procurement Policy-Threats & Opportunities to Ordnance Factories’

Skills

  • Quality management
  • Gear Manufacturing & Ordnance Production
  • Administrative skills

Timeline

Joint Secretary

National Health Authority
02.2025 - Current

Deputy General Director

Directorate of Ordnance (C&S), Department of Defence Production
11.2023 - 02.2025

Deputy Director General , Export Promotion

Department of Defence Production
11.2021 - 08.2024

Deputy Director General

Ordnance Factory Board Headquarters
10.2020 - 11.2021

Joint Secretary

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
09.2013 - 10.2020

Joint General Manager

Field Gun Factory
05.2009 - 09.2013

From Asst. Works Manager to Joint General Manager

Vehicle Factory Jabalpur
04.1992 - 05.2009

M.Tech - Thermal Science

IIT, Delhi

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical

Malviya Regional Engineering College (MREC), [MNIT, Jaipur]

Management Program For Technologists - General Management

IIM, Bangalore

Master of Science - Military Vehicle Technology (MVT)

Defence College of Management & Technology (Cranfield University)

Master of Philosophy - Social Sciences

Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA)
Sanjay Mehrishi