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Bharat Lal Meena is a distinguished IAS Retired officer

Founder and Chairman of Bharatiya Engineering Science and Technology Innovation University at AP. Worked in Indian Administrative Service (IAS) for 32 years at different departments in Government in Karnataka and Govt of India.

About Bharat Lal Meena

Bharat Lal Meena is a distinguished IAS Retired officer renowned for his unwavering dedication to public service and effective governance. With a career marked by a focus on enhancing administrative efficiency and addressing grassroots challenges, Meena has made significant contributions to various developmental projects. His efforts have been instrumental in shaping policies that aim to improve the quality of life for citizens across India. Meena’s work spans several critical areas, including education, healthcare, and rural development. He has been pivotal in implementing programs that boost educational opportunities, improve healthcare infrastructure, and support economic development in underserved communities. His leadership is characterized by a proactive approach to identifying and addressing local needs, ensuring that his initiatives are both impactful and sustainable.
Bharat Lal Meena

Current Positions

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Co-Founder & Chairman

Co-Founder and Chairman of Bharatiya Engineering Science and Technology Innovation University at Andhra Pradesh.

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Founder

Founder of Apnadesh – a Non-Government Organization (NGO), incepted in 1991 and actively involved in social service activities.

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Global Chairperson

Global Chairperson of World Forum for Education, a non-profit organization working worldwide to advance sustainable development, humanitarian response, and public good through knowledge sharing and education.

Public Policy

Public Policy

Political Science

Political Science

Rural Development

Rural Development

People’s Participation

People’s Participation

Energy Sector

Energy Sector

Urban Development

Urban Development

Indology

Indology

International Affairs

International Affairs

Higher Education

Higher Education

💼 Professional Experience

Promoter & Chairman

Bharatiya Engineering Science and Technology Innovation University (BESTIU) – Present – since Feb 2017

Additional Chief Secretary

Higher Education Department, Govt of Karnataka (Oct 2015 – Feb 2017)

Principal Secretary

Higher Education Dept, Govt of Karnataka (Jan 2015 – Oct 2015)

Principal Secretary

Agriculture, Govt of Karnataka (Mar 2013 – Jan 2015 & May 2012 – Jan 2013)

Principal Secretary

Urban Development, Govt of Karnataka (Jan 2013 – Mar 2013)

Commissioner

Bangalore Development Authority, Govt of Karnataka (June 2010 – June 2012)

Commissioner

Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), Govt of Karnataka (June 2009 – June 2010)

Secretary

Social Welfare Department, Govt of Karnataka (June 2008 – June 2009)

Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Ltd

Govt of Karnataka (Aug 2005 – June 2008)

Managing Director

Cauvery Neeravara Nigama, Govt of Karnataka (July 2005 – Aug 2005)

Managing Director

Bangalore Electric Supply Company, Govt of Karnataka (Mar 2003 – Jul 2005)

Housing Commissioner

Karnataka Housing Board (Jul 2001 – Mar 2003)

Managing Director

Karnataka Land Army Corporation (Jun – Jul 2001)

Training Abroad

For higher studies (Sep 1998 – Sep 1999)

Additional Secretary

Women and Child Welfare Dept, Govt of Karnataka (Sep 1998)

Deputy Commissioner & DM

Uttara Kannada District, Govt of Karnataka (Sep 1997 – Sep 1998)

Director

Tourism, Govt of Karnataka (Aug 1996 – Sep 1997)

Deputy Commissioner & DM

Dakshina Kannada District, Govt of Karnataka (Apr 1994 – Jul 1996)

Administrator

Zilla Parishad, Belgaum (Feb 1992 – Jun 1992)

Chief Secretary

Zilla Parishad, Shimoga (Jun 1992 – Apr 1994)

Chief Secretary

Zilla Parishad, Belgaum (Aug 1991 – Jan 1992)

Secretary

Karnataka Electricity Board (Oct 1989 – Aug 1991)

Deputy Secretary

Health Dept (Aug 1989 – Oct 1989)

Assistant Commissioner

Lingsugur, Raichur (Aug 1987 – Aug 1989)

IAS Probationer

(Aug 1985 – Aug 1987)

RAS Probationer & BDO

(1983 – 1985)

Probationary Officer

State Bank of Patiala (1981 – 1983)

Clerk-cum-Coin Note Examiner

Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai (1980 – 1981)

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

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Sir M. Visverswaraih Navarathna Award

Outstanding service by an Organization, awarded by Sir M. Visveswaraiah Engineering Foundation Trust (R), Bengaluru.

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Decennial Celebration Award

Outstanding achievement by Public Relation Council of India (PRCI).

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IET Dr. Abdul Kalam Memorial Oration 2015

Fellowship Award “Unnat Shikshana Pravartaka” by The Institute of Engineering and Technology, Bengaluru.

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Garden Global Leadership Award

Exemplary Contribution to Eco Conservation by Garden City Foundation and Garden City College.

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PRCI – Chanakya Award 2013

For Good Governance & Public Administration, Hyderabad.

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Iconic Transformational Leader in NGOs

By All Ladies League (ALL), New Delhi, May 2016.

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Leader of Decade in Public Life

By All Ladies League (ALL), New Delhi, May 2017.

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Vishist Nagrik Samman

By Parivartan Prabha, January 2016.

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IDA Award

With Apnadesh Association for outstanding contribution to Education & Training, Sept 2016.

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Best Social Service Organisation

Award by Akhil Bhartiya Oswal Parishad to Apnadesh, January 2027.

Books & Publications

Innovation in Administration

Innovation in Administration

Published by M/S Prabhat Prakashan, New Delhi. Also available in Hindi.

Life and Peace

Community Catalyst

Narrates professional work and life events. Written by Ms. Nirmala G and published by M/S Sapana Book House, Bengaluru.

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Life and Peace

About practical aspects of life of a person seeking peace of mind.