Prof. Dr. Vishaldevraaj Singh - A Journey of Leadership, Innovation, and Patriotism for India

 

Prof. Dr. Vishaldevraaj Singh, Special Director Cabinet (R), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India

My name is Prof. Dr. VishaldevraajSingh, and I am an accomplished Special Director for the Special Forces of India with 9 years of experience in the Home and Defence Department. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working on diverse projects and missions that have honed my expertise in leadership from the front, taking quick decisions at the ground level, and in-depth knowledge to understand various worst-case scenarios, whether it is a battle field or a hall filled with students.

I am known for my strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive projects to successful completion. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams.

 

I believe in continuous learning and staying updated with technical industry trends and law amendments to ensure I bring the most value to my work.

 

I am excited about the opportunity to bring my experience and skills to new heights to serve the country, and I am confident that my contributions will positively impact the growth of the diplomatic system and bureaucracy.

Can you share your educational and professional qualifications?

I have had my schooling from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya , Ratnagiri, I have also been a part of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pune, but my real education was started from IIT Bombay, from where I did my graduation and post-graduation in Aeronautical Engineering and did my Ph.D. I am privileged to have a doctorate from the University of Manchester and University of California, Berkeley in Nuclear Physics and Weapon Science & War Strategy. After this, the universities also honored me by giving me Doctorate of Science, I have also been a council member of NASA and European Space Agency.

Can you share your experience as a researcher?

My contribution as a researcher was not much because, when I joined DRDO, I got an appointment from UPSC/CAC just after 6 months and handled the administration of the home department. But there I was met many scientists and good personalities who worked very hard and passionately about their particular work and worked together with the spirit of patriotism.

I got to learn a lot from all the wonderful personalities and it was a good experience when I designed the codec of PSLV i.e. Agni 5 missile. I would call it work is worship.

Describe your role and responsibilities as a Special Director of Cabinet.

 

As Special Director, my role is to maintain good administration and coordination between all forces.

Preparation and distribution of the agenda.

Circulation of papers relating to matters on the agenda.

Preparing records of discussions.

Distribution of records of discussion after obtaining the approval of the Prime Minister.

To monitor the implementation of decisions taken by the Cabinet and its committees.

 

My main activities are:

 

To overcome anti-national difficulties.

Overcoming delays in administrative work.

Coordination in administrative proceedings.

Coordination of policies.

 

While each ministry itself is responsible for the prompt implementation of government policies, schemes, and programmes, where inter-ministerial cooperation is involved, they often take the assistance of the Cabinet Secretariat, and it is here that I as an official, play an important role.

Can you tell us about your achievements?

 

I have received the Rashtrapati Medal 3 times and Sarjan Shilta Award from the Government of India for my contribution, I have also been awarded the GFiles Award given by the Prime Minister. But for me, getting the opportunity to serve my country is the biggest award.

This is my greatest good fortune.

 

How do you balance your professional and personal lives?

 

I don’t think I have to do anything special to maintain a balance between my professional and personal lives. I am a responsible citizen like everyone else, and I fulfil my responsibilities towards my family along with my work. I have lived a simple life because my needs are very few, and this is what inspires me to live a happy life.

 

 

What are the other activities you are involved in?

 

I love music, so I spend my time writing poetry and playing the piano. I spend a lot of my time taking care of orphanage children and serving the elderly. This sense of self makes a person better. Life gives everyone an opportunity to learn, and serving mankind while walking on the path of duty is both my religion and my duty.

 As a person and as a human being, as much as I can, I have tried to do and learn those things which will lead me forward on the path of action for the sake of my nation, in the true sense this is the aim of my life, I call it my I am blessed and I will always do my work with full devotion and dedication towards my country, I will continue to do so, this is my life.

JAI HIND!