Umang Raina, Town Planner from Urban Department with Zee Hindustan, 20th December, 2018. She shared his views on “Is Delhi Quake ready”. The quote follows “around 10% of the buildings in Delhi are earthquake resistant and 20% of the city’s buildings might withstand an 8.5 magnitude temblor. However, all buildings designed and built before this, while standing aren’t complaint with the seismic codes”.
M.K. Padma Kumar is involved in developing strategies and managing operations for the IPE Global Group.
He has over 25 years of experience in the development sector, working in civil society organisations and international development agencies like DANIDA and DFID. As the Head of State Partnerships at the DFID India, he was responsible for developing partnerships, programme design, management and strategic oversight of all programmes implemented in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. He has managed various development programmes. His expertise lies in driving operational, financial and programmatic transformations. Before DFID, he was associated with Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), Help Age and World Wildlife Fund.
He holds a Master’s degree in Business Management with specialisation in Human Resource Management and Finance. He is extensively trained in Project Cycle Management, Grant Management, Performance Management, Leadership Skills and Change Management.