Shri Hira Ballabh, currently serving as the Director of Finance at DFCCIL, has assumed the additional responsibilities of Managing Director of DFCCIL. In this expanded role, he will oversee the organisation’s strategic direction and operations, while continuing to manage its financial affairs.
More Details:
DFCCIL has appointed Shri Hira Ballabh, an IRAS officer, on the charge of Managing Director on 01.08.2024. He is currently serving as the Director of Finance at DFCCIL. This dual role reflects his extensive experience and leadership capabilities within the organisation. Prior to this, he was FA&CAO with Northern Railway.
Education and Experience:
- After graduation from DSB college Nainital and Masters and M-Phil from JNU New Delhi, he also did his MBA(Finance) from SMU.
- He has rich exposure of working in Finance and Administration in multiple organisations.
- He was in charge of Finance in three Railway divisions i.e, Mumbai VT, Bhusawal and Bhopal.
- He also worked with Metropolitan Transport Project, Mumbai. As Director(Finance) of New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) he was associated with key urban renewal and infrastructure projects executed through various modes of Financing.
- He had a unique opportunity to chair the Accounting Reform Committee of NDMC.
- Further, he also worked with Freight Operations Information System (FOIS), Computerisation and taxation in Railways.
- He also had a stint in the Production Unit, Procurement wing and Traffic Earnings.
- He has vast exposure to Sports administration and Financing.
- While working as Secretary and ED of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) he is credited with improving the Financial position of the organisation.
Shri Hira Ballabh has attended various events, seminars and training in India and abroad. He participated in negotiations abroad and represented India. He has received the National Award for Outstanding Services for implementing ISO 9000 in a Railway Division. He got GM’s medal and also four Efficiency Shields while working in various units. He has compiled a ‘Handbook on Internal Checks’, one ‘Manual on Finance and Accounts’ and a booklet on ‘Standard Form of Templates’, in addition to a number of papers on various subjects.
Conclusion:
Shri Hira Ballabh’s new role as Managing Director of DFCCIL, alongside his current position as Director of Finance, highlights his extensive expertise in finance and administration. His broad experience across multiple sectors and successful track record in various roles position him well to guide DFCCIL’s strategic and operational goals.
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