Shashi Ranjan
State Project Director (SPD), Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC), Department of School Education and Literacy, Government of Jharkhand
Mr. Shashi Ranjan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2013 batch from the Jharkhand cadre. A graduate of the University of Mumbai, he is making a mark by strong leadership, administrative excellence, and a commitment to public service.
He currently serves as the State Project Director (SPD) of the Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC) and the Jharkhand Council of Educational Research and Training (JCERT), where he is leading efforts to strengthen educational governance, improve implementation systems, and enhance learning outcomes across the state.
Over the course of his career, he has held several key administrative positions across district, urban, and industrial governance. He served as Deputy Commissioner of Gumla and Palamu districts, where he earned recognition for his effective governance, citizen-centric approach, and commitment to public welfare. He has also served as Municipal Commissioner of Ranchi, the state capital, overseeing urban development and civic administration. In addition, he held the positions of Managing Director and Director (Mines) at the Jharkhand Industrial Area Development Authority (JIADA), contributing to the state’s industrial growth and development initiatives
In his current role, he has led a range of initiatives focused on improving policy implementation, strengthening institutional systems, and fostering greater accountability and efficiency within the education system.
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