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UJJWAL KUMAR CHOUDHARY

UJJWAL KUMAR CHOUDHARY

Patna

Summary

*Ujjwal Kumar Choudhary*
*Retired Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (I.R.S.)*

Ujjwal Kumar Choudhary, Retired Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (IRS), offers over 36 years of distinguished public service in tax administration, environmental policy, and community development. Key roles include leading Income Tax for Bihar-Jharkhand (2012-2014), directing investigations uncovering major tax evasion like the Madhu Koda case, and heading the India-Canada Environment Facility (2001-2004), overseeing 34+ projects on natural resource management, water conservation, and women's empowerment via SHGs across India. As Director (International Cooperation) at Ministry of Environment & Forests (1996-2001), coordinated GEF projects securing $175M, World Bank initiatives, and UN agencies as Technical Focal Point

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

NGO Associate

Swasti Seva Samiti (SSS)
05.2016 - Current

I'm involved in the Aahan project with Innovators for Health and SSS, identifying TB patients and ensuring access to medication through local healthcare workers. This collaboration showcases effective synergy between civil society and government health systems.

Since 2016, I've also launched a project training around 100 women in handspun yarn production, empowering them with new livelihood options.

Additionally, I've managed a successful 12-acre fish farm for the past decade

Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax

Indian Revenue Service (IRS)
01.2012 - 12.2014
  • Enhanced efficiency of income tax administration in two states by reassigning assessing officers to sectoral jurisdictions.
    Conducted investigations and searches that uncovered significant tax evasion in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra.

Director of Income Tax (Investigation)

Indian Revenue Service (IRS)
07.2009 - 12.2011
  • Involved with in-depth investigation of tax evasion cases by individuals and vested groups in Bihar and Jharkhand.

Director

India-Canada Environment Facility (ICEF)
New Delhi
10.2001 - 10.2004
  • Oversaw execution of 34 medium-sized projects nationwide addressing local challenges in air, soil, water, and energy sectors.

Director, International Cooperation

Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF)
New Delhi
02.1996 - 02.2001
  • As Director of the MoEF, I managed policy and coordination with global organisations for India. I served as GEF Technical Focal Point, coordinated UNDP projects, and oversaw a $72 million World Bank project. I also handled the administrative and personnel management of the ministry.

Dy/ Addl Commissioner of Income Tax

Govt of India
Patna
07.1991 - 02.1996
  • Administration of Income Tax laws towards collection of revenue, examining legal aspects of tax administration in judicial capacity, educating tax payers for better compliance of tax laws; reducing public grievances and widening of tax base.

Private Secretary to Minister (Env. & Forests)

Govt of India
New Delhi
08.1990 - 07.1991
  • Coordinated consultations to support Minister in fulfilling official Ministry responsibilities. Facilitated essential inputs for informed decision-making at Ministerial level.

Deputy Secretary

Govt of India
New Delhi
07.1986 - 07.1990
  • Policy issues relating to all matters of a medical nature within the armed forces, cadre management of the Armed Forces Medical Services, including the Army Medical Corps, Army Dental Corps, and Military Nursing Services.

Education

Senior Executive Course - Change management for senior executives

Wharton School of Management Studies, University of Pennsylvania
PA, USA
11.2012

Senior Executive Course - Environmental Economics and Policy Analysis

Harvard Institute of International Development
Cambridge, MA, USA
07.1999

Senior Executive Course - Financial Planning in Central and Local Governments

School of Business Administration, University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, U.K.
07.1990

Ph.D. - Examining the role of Self Help Groups with reference to globalisation and socio-economic changes

TERI School of Advanced Studies
New Delhi
01.2007

M.A. - History

Delhi University
01.1978

B.A. (Hons) - History

Patna University
01.1976

Skills

  • Project planning and coordination
  • Public relations
  • Policy writing
  • Tax compliance
  • Strategic planning
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Team leadership
  • Community outreach
  • Risk assessment
  • Negotiation skills
  • Research methodology
  • Leadership and public speaking
  • Commitment to excellence

Timeline

NGO Associate

Swasti Seva Samiti (SSS)
05.2016 - Current

Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax

Indian Revenue Service (IRS)
01.2012 - 12.2014

Director of Income Tax (Investigation)

Indian Revenue Service (IRS)
07.2009 - 12.2011

Director

India-Canada Environment Facility (ICEF)
10.2001 - 10.2004

Director, International Cooperation

Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF)
02.1996 - 02.2001

Dy/ Addl Commissioner of Income Tax

Govt of India
07.1991 - 02.1996

Private Secretary to Minister (Env. & Forests)

Govt of India
08.1990 - 07.1991

Deputy Secretary

Govt of India
07.1986 - 07.1990

Senior Executive Course - Change management for senior executives

Wharton School of Management Studies, University of Pennsylvania

Senior Executive Course - Environmental Economics and Policy Analysis

Harvard Institute of International Development

Senior Executive Course - Financial Planning in Central and Local Governments

School of Business Administration, University of Strathclyde

Ph.D. - Examining the role of Self Help Groups with reference to globalisation and socio-economic changes

TERI School of Advanced Studies

M.A. - History

Delhi University

B.A. (Hons) - History

Patna University
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