Virendra Singh Jafa
Virendra Singh Jafa[1][2] (2 February 1934 – 2 November 2020) was an Indian bureaucrat[3][4] and administrator known for his contributions to the finance and administration of various departments and ministries of the Government of India.[5][6]
Shri Virendra Singh Jafa | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 February 1934 Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Died | 2 November 2020 New Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Lucknow University, Allahabad University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Spouse | Manorama Jafa |
| Children | Asim Jafa, Navina Jafa |
Early life and education change
Virendra Singh Jafa was born on 2 February 1934 in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, India. He obtained his education from Lucknow University, Allahabad University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States.[7]
Career change
Jafa joined the Indian Defense Accounts Service (IDAS) in 1955 and served in several important positions within the Government of India. He worked in various ministries and departments, including the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Industry, and the Post and Telegraph Department. Jafa also served as Secretary Public Grievances in the Cabinet Secretariat and worked as an advisor to the Government of Dominica under the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).[8]
During his career, Jafa played a significant role in the modernization and efficiency of government processes. He was instrumental in the introduction of speed post services in India as a member of the Postal Services Board. Jafa also led the overhaul and modernization of pension administration and disbursement for the armed forces, and his contributions were crucial to the development of the Indian missile program.[9]
Notable positions held change
- Chairman, Tenth Finance Commission of the Union Territories
- Secretary Defense Finance, Ministry of Defense, Government of India[10]
- Secretary Public Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
- Chairman, Bureau of Industrial Costs and Prices
- Member, Postal Services Board[11]
- Advisor to the Government of Dominica, West Indies, under the United Nations Development Program (UNDP)[12]
References change
- ↑ "Administrative Case Study of Virendra Singh Jafa in Policy World of India". firstindia.co.in. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ↑ "A Life of Stories". The Indian Express. 2014-05-13. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ↑ Bureau, Pratidin (2021-02-03). "Former Assam Chief Secretary Vijendra Singh Jafa Passes Away". Pratidin Time. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ↑ "Vijendra Singh Jafa Petitioner v. Central Bureau Of Investigation & Anr. S, Delhi High Court, Judgment, Law, casemine.com". casemine.com. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ↑ "Navina Jafa's performing heritage at G20 pushes fathers legacy for India". The Week. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ↑ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/2023-01/NominationPadmaAwards-2014_0%5B1%5D%5B1%5D_0.pdf
- ↑ Desk, T. F. C. (2023-06-07). "NAVINA JAFA SAYS - ITS TIME FOR A CULTURAL REVOLUTION". THE FILMY CHARCHA. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ↑ up18news (2023-05-27). "Badayun's daughter NAVINA JAFA features in Tejaswani for performing heritage". Up18 News. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ peoplepill.com. "Manorama Jafa: Indian writer (born: 1932) | Biography, Facts, Information, Career, Wiki, Life". peoplepill.com. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ↑ "Padma Awards | Interactive Dashboard". dashboard-padmaawards.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ↑ "Bhoothalingam Committee on Depreciation-An Evaluation of Its Recommendations". 5 (10). 1970-03-07.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ↑ Singh, Ravinder Pal (1998). Arms Procurement Decision Making: China, India, Israel, Japan, South Korea and Thailand. SIPRI. ISBN 978-0-19-829279-1.
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