Arun Ajit and Aman Singh Rajput, Senior Analyst, Urban Infrastructure & Tourism, documented the iconic Mahakaal Mahalok Project under the Ujjain Smart City Limited, for E-Gov magazine, under the theme ‘Championing local identity’. Their research article titled “Project Interventions Creating Nexuses for Local Identity- Case Study of Mahakaal Mahalok Development in Ujjain City” has been published in the 3rd Special Edition of the U20 Magazine- “Unleashing the power of youth in shaping urbanisation”
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.
