Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
BOARD-LEVEL IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
CORE LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
Certification
Training & Certification
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VINOD KUMAR SHUKLA

VINOD KUMAR SHUKLA

Ahmedabad

Summary

Dynamic senior leader with 24+ years of experience driving land acquisition, government relations, regulatory approvals, and large-scale administration for capital-intensive projects across Infrastructure, Energy, Mining, Cement, and Industrial sectors.

Proven expertise in enabling multi-location project expansion, managing complex regulatory frameworks, and delivering end-to-end land acquisition (up to 500+ acres) with strong governance and speed. Recognized for resolving legacy land issues, securing critical approvals, and building strong stakeholder ecosystems across Government, Communities, and Industry.

Track record of delivering measurable business impact, including 36% cost optimization, accelerated project timelines, and strengthening corporate reputation through strategic external engagement.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Area Incharge

Shree Cement Ltd
06.2025 - Current
  • Coordinate with developers, agents, and government bodies to ensure smooth land acquisition logistics.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to establish effective land acquisition strategies.
  • Assist in managing land acquisition processes across Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.
  • Negotiate land rates with farmers and agents.
  • Support project teams by securing necessary permits and clearances.
  • Regularly visit sites to identify potential land and communicate with local authorities.
  • Facilitate the execution of sale and lease deeds with legal teams.
  • Work alongside teams to prepare applications for required permits.
  • Update and advise teams on resolving land acquisition challenges.
  • Manage document collection and resolve land-related issues.

Lead-Land Acquisition Cement & Power-PAN India

Adani Group
12.2022 - 06.2025

Adani Group

  • Spearheading land acquisition strategy across multiple states to enable rapid business expansion
  • Leading site identification, technical evaluation, and regulatory alignment using GIS tools and statutory norms
  • Driving high-value negotiations with landowners, aggregators, and developers
  • Managing end-to-end deal lifecycle: due diligence, title clearance, documentation, and registration
  • Establishing strong interface with district administration, revenue authorities, and regulators
  • Resolving critical bottlenecks (ROW, litigation, compliance issues) to ensure timely execution
  • Ensuring seamless record mutation and post-acquisition compliance governance

Manager

GHCL Limited (Dalmia Group)
08.2019 - 12.2022
  • Led strategic corporate liaisoning with key government authorities across departments
  • Strengthened corporate brand visibility through media and stakeholder engagement initiatives
  • Directed integrated administration & township operations across plant and residential ecosystems
  • Ensured full compliance with statutory licenses and regulatory requirements
  • Implemented global management systems (QMS, EMS, OHS, TPM, FSC, IFC)
  • Delivered significant cost optimization (36%) via process standardization

Manager

Gujarat Sidhee Cement Ltd. (Mehta Group)
07.2016 - 08.2019
  • Managed land acquisition, legal coordination, and compliance frameworks
  • Led township, guest house, transport & facility operations
  • Strengthened operational efficiency across admin and infrastructure services
  • Ensured alignment with statutory and business continuity requirements

Deputy Manager

Rungta Mines Ltd.
06.2008 - 07.2016
  • Led initiatives for mineral resource acquisition through permits and licenses
  • Managed government approvals, environmental clearances, and public hearings
  • Coordinated with Forest, Mining, and Pollution Control Authorities
  • Delivered end-to-end land documentation and compliance frameworks

Executive

Monet Ispat & Energy Limited
09.2001 - 05.2008
  • Managed land acquisition and regulatory approvals for steel projects
  • Liaised with multi-department government ecosystem
  • Supported project planning, execution, and compliance management

Education

MBA - HR & Insurance and Risk Management

National Institute of Management
Bhopal
01-2008

B. A. - Arts

Awdhesh Pratap Singh University
Rewa
01-2001

Post Graduate Diploma - Computer Application

Makhan Lal Chaturvedi University
Bhopal

BOARD-LEVEL IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Led Pan-India land acquisition strategy for large-scale industrial expansion projects
  • Delivered 500+ acres acquisition for greenfield development in Chhattisgarh
  • Achieved 36% administrative cost reduction through process transformation
  • Resolved decades-old land disputes (since 1984 & 2000) unlocking project value
  • Secured land use conversion (~80,000 sqm) for industrial deployment
  • Executed Mining Lease & Prospecting License (~1225 sq. km.)
  • Successfully conducted statutory public hearings for environmental clearance
  • Restarted and operationalized mining assets and production activities

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Successfully get name changes of 3 sites of 3 states after NCLT Oredrs.
  • Successfully get possession 500 acre land and Resettle and reagitated affected 2 villages families.
  • Awarded “Exemplary Award” by MD for leadership during Covid crisis
  • Successfully conducted environmental public hearings for Limestone block capicity enhancement.
  • Resolved legacy land issues pending since 1984 (GHCL)
  • Secured land use conversion (~80,000 sqm) for industrial development
  • Achieved 36% administrative cost optimization
  • Acquired 500 acres of land in Chhattisgarh for industrial expansion
  • Executed Mining Lease for Limestone Block (Baloda Bazar)
  • Converted Reconnaissance Permit to Prospecting License (~1225 sq. km.)
  • Successfully conducted environmental public hearings for major projects
  • Restarted and operationalized limestone mining operations (Gujarat)
  • Resolved long-pending land lease disputes (since 2000)

CORE LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

  • Strategic Land Acquisition & Portfolio Expansion
  • Government & Regulatory Interface (State / Central)
  • Corporate Affairs & Public Policy Engagement
  • Mining Lease & Statutory Compliance
  • Large-Scale Administration & Facility Leadership
  • Stakeholder & Community Management
  • Risk Mitigation & Dispute Resolution
  • Cost Optimization & Budget Governance
  • Greenfield / Brownfield Project Leadership

Certification

  • Land Records & Documentation Systems
  • SAP | ERP Systems | MS Office
  • Google Earth & Land Intelligence Tools
  • Data Analysis & Documentation Systems
  • ERP
  • Foxpro

Training & Certification

  • Leadership Development Program
  • Business Etiquettes Training
  • Internal Auditor Course

Timeline

Area Incharge

Shree Cement Ltd
06.2025 - Current

Lead-Land Acquisition Cement & Power-PAN India

Adani Group
12.2022 - 06.2025

Manager

GHCL Limited (Dalmia Group)
08.2019 - 12.2022

Manager

Gujarat Sidhee Cement Ltd. (Mehta Group)
07.2016 - 08.2019

Deputy Manager

Rungta Mines Ltd.
06.2008 - 07.2016

Executive

Monet Ispat & Energy Limited
09.2001 - 05.2008

MBA - HR & Insurance and Risk Management

National Institute of Management

B. A. - Arts

Awdhesh Pratap Singh University

Post Graduate Diploma - Computer Application

Makhan Lal Chaturvedi University
VINOD KUMAR SHUKLA