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Self Profiles of
Director, Joint Director and Head of Divisions of
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Dr. P.Nag
[Director ] :
Obtained M.Sc. degree in Geography
(Gold
Medalist)in
1972 and subsequently awarded Ph.D in
1976 from Banaras Hindu University.
He has also did the Post Doctoral Research
from School of oriental and African Studies,
University of London (1982-83). He joined
NATMO in June 1976 as a Research officer. He
was selected as a Director of the National
Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organization, Kolkata of the Ministry of Science and
Technology, Government of India. in 1994. He
was also Surveyor General of India between
December, 2001 and February, 2005. He is
one of the recipient of Commonwealth Bursary
by the Geographical Society on its 150th.
anniversary. He has more than 105 research
papers and 30 books to his credit. Having a
vast experience in digital mapping and remote
sensing from the early age which has helped
him to joined as Scientist / Engineer in ISRO.
He was an UN Consultant in Oman. He was
Chairmen of international commissions : ICA,
PCGIAP, ISCGM. and was member of IGU
Commission(1980 - 88). He was also the
President of the Indian National Cartographic
Association ( INCA ) and Fellow Geographical
Society of India, Kolkata. He has also awarded
Uttaranchal Ratna by Uttaranchal Nagarik
Parisad, Recipient of the Technology
Excellence Awarded by Technocrat Association
of India, Recipient of a Joint Citation
from centre for land use management,
Hyderabad. Dr. Nag is also Chairman and patron
of several national organizing Committees of
the scientific conferences. He delivered 36th
Convocation Address of the North Bengal
University. The vision of Dr. Nag can be
stated as an instrumental in transforming this
national mapping (NATMO) set up to a vibrating
institution; introduced digital technologies;
New mapping program initiated; Research,
development and training in thematic
cartographic activities added. he reorganized
the whole set up into 14 divisions on
different activities. He first introduce
digital techniques in mapping, remote sensing
and GIS in NATMO.
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Shri
Ashok Kr. Malik [Joint Director] :
M.A., M.Phil (from J. N. U., New Delhi), Presently holding the post of Joint Director in NATMO. Now he is the
In charge of Divisions II, III, IV, V, VI,
VII, VIII, X and XI of this Organization. He joined in this
Organization as a Research Officer in 1979. He was
appointed to the post of Deputy Director in
June 1990. Prior to joining this office he served as lecturer in Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai from November 1977 to February 1979.
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Dr.
Rajendra Prasad [Joint Director] :
M.A. in Geography form the University of Agra in 1973 securing 1st position. Received Ph.D. degree on the topic
"Ravines of Lower
Chambal" in 1977. He has written one book and 20 research papers, was engaged as a lecturer in Geography. He joined NATMO in 1978 as Research Officer and subsequently selected for Post of Deputy Director in 1990. Dr. Prasad is
also promoted to Joint Director. He is
also member with various universities.
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Self Profiles of the Divisional Heads of NATMO :
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Dr. Radha Krishan Dhabai
[Deputy Director] :
M.A. in Geography from the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur and
M. Phil, Ph.D in Regional Development from J.N.U., New Delhi. He joined NATMO on 1st May, 1978 and presently holding the post of Deputy Director and head of Division
XI . His field of
specialization is Modern Thematic Cartography, Remote Sensing and Regional Development Planning.
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Dr. B. P. Singh
[Deputy Director] :
M.Sc in Geography from Banaras Hindu University, joined NATMO as Research Officer on 11th September, 1978. He completed Ph.D. on Medical Geography. He got certificates in Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing from
I.I.R.S. Dehradun. Now he is a Deputy Director and officiating as Head of Division -
II concerned with Research, Development and
Training.
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Dr. Ashim Kumar Dasgupta
[Deputy Director] :
M.Sc. (Geog.), Ph.
D (Sc). Joined NATMO in the year 1981. At present he is
Deputy Director and Head of Director's Secretariat (Division-I) having responsibility for overall monitoring,
co-ordination, assistance, planning, technical work
in general and printing jobs of the
organization. He is trained in soil conservation and holds P. G. Diploma on Human Resource Management. Prior to joining this office he has served as Assistant Soil Conservation Officer under Govt. of Assam and acted as In-Charge of Research, Survey & Design Division.
He is also guest examiner of the University of
Burdawn.
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Shri Prokriti Ranjan Mallick
[Deputy Director] :
M.Sc. in Geography having background
in Soil Science & Chemistry. Working
as Professional Cartographer in NATMO for
about 25 years (1977).
Specialized in the field of thematic
cartography, map reproduction and
printing. Pioneered the method of scribing in
the field of modern mapping in this
organization. First conceived the idea of
compiling handy atlas and designed Student's
Reference Atlas and National School Atlas
published by NATMO. Life member, Indian
National Cartographic Association (INCA),
Geographical Society of India, Kolkata. Posted
at HQs as Head of the Division - VIII
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Dr. Namdeo H.Khadse
[Deputy Director] :
Obtained Master Degree in Geography in 1976,
L.L.B. in 1987 from Nagpur University and Ph.D. ( Geography ) from the University of Burdwan in 2004; joined NATMO in the year 1976. Worked with all India Soil & land Use Survey ( 1980-1987). Engaged in research in Environmental and Applied Geomorphology, preparation of maps on health, environment etc. Now he is a Research Officer and acting as Head of Division III:
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Shri Y. Manjhi
[Deputy Director] :
M.A. in Geography, Ranchi
University, Ranchi, Professional career started in NATMO on and from 1st August,1974. Now
Research Officer, Head : Division V and in charge :
Scrutiny cell, North Eastern India.
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Shri Kirtimay
Mukhopadhyay [Deputy Director] :
Research
Officer and Head, Development of Spatial
Information ( Division - XIII ) of NATMO,
joined NATMO in the year 1975. Mr.
Mukhopadhyay obtained his B.A.( Honours )
degree in
Geography
( 1971 ) from Vidyasagar College and M.A.
degree in
Geography
( 1973 ) from University of Calcutta. He
obtained his IDMPS Diploma from Survey
Training Institute (STI), Hyderabad. He also
obtained Diploma in GIS ( NRDMS Scientists
Course ) form STI. Hyderabad. He is teaching
Digital Photogrammetry and Global Positioning
System (GPS) in NATMO Training Division. He is
at present Head Division - XIII.
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Dr.
J.A. Siddique [Research Officer]
Head
of Division VI
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Balaram
Dey [ Research Officer]
Head
of Division IV
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Smt
Lina Ghosal [ Research Officer ]
Head
of Division X
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Shri
A. K. Srimany [Senior Statistical Officer]
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Senior
Statistical Officer is an M. Stat from Indian
Statistical Institute, Kolkata and later on
earned an M. LIS degree. He joined NATMO in
March, 1978. His earlier official engagements
from 1972 were with Institute of Economic
Growth, Delhi, Association of Indian
Universities, New Delhi and Jawaharlal Nehru
University, New Delhi. He is the Head of
Division VII. Statistical Information and
Documentation from 1994.
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Shri
Asok Kumar Chowdhuri
[Senior Administrative officer] :
i)
B.Sc. ii) Jr. Accounts Officer (C), Conducted
by Controller General of India, Deptt. Of
Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, Govt. of
India. Iii) Trained in Estt & Admn, I.G.A
& F, Fffice of C.G.A, , Deptt. Of
Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, Govt. of
India: Joined NATMO on 26.08.2002(AN) as
Senior Administrative officer on deputation
basis. He has been functioning as Head of
Office, NATMO w.e. f 01.01.2003 entrusted
with overall responsibilities of
administration, Cash & Accounts and
Controlling Officer of all Group 'C & 'D'
employees of the organization. In addition, he
is detailed to assist the Director, NATMO in
generating and implementing policies of
Administration, Accounts, Purchases, Budget
and expenditure matters etc. In NATMO, he has
performed duties & responsibilities of Drawing & Disbursing Officer also.
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Dr. G.C.Debnath [Research Officer] :
M.A. in Geography from the University of
Calcutta, Master of Population Studies (M.P.S)from
the International Institute for Population
Studies (I.I.P.S.) Mumbai, Master of Business
Administration (MBA) from Sikkim manipal
University and Ph.D. from the
University of Burdwan. He holds the
certificates in Personal Management, Marketing
Management from S.I.S.I ( Govt. of India), and
Entrepreneurship Development Programme from
Jadavpur University, Trained in Geographical Information
System from Texas A & M University, U.S.A.
and Diploma integrated Digital Map Reproduction System
( I.D.M.P.S.) from Survey of India. He is also
fellow of Geographical Society of India (FGSI)
and Life Fellow of INCA (FINCA).
At present he is Research Officer and Head
of Digital mapping and Printing ( Division - IX )
having responsibility of Printing of NATMO
maps of the Organization. His area of
specialization is Cartography, Socio -
Economic Mapping, Geographical Studies,
Population Studies & Mapping, GIS and
Digital Mapping and analytical report writing
etc. He has more than fifteen research
publications in his credit. He is also the member
and life member of various National and
International Organization.
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Shri Krishnendu Banerjee [Scientific Officer]
Head of Division XII
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