Kiran Soni Arts

2005-2006	Harvard University (Kennedy School of Government) Master of Public Administration (Mason Fellowship Program
2004 - 2005	Syracuse University (Maxwell School), NY-USA Master of Public Administration
	Certificate Course in Advanced Women’s Studies SU
	Certificate Course in Conflict Resolution SU
	Certificate Course in Health Services Management & Policy SU
	Certificate Course in Environmental Decision Making College of Environmental Science & Forestry, SUNY
1980-82	Punjab Agricultural University, India	OGPA- 4.00/4.00
	Master of Science (Rural Sociology)
1977-80	Punjab University, Chandigarh, India	First Division 3.7
	Bachelor of Arts with English Honors

III. Hobbies :-		^Top
Painting Reading Writing(Contributed a number of articles in The Hindu, Indian Express, Economic Times and other research journals. Wrote a book entitled “Maharana Pratap – Great son of Mewar”).

IV. Assignments held :-

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1.	Jan 2009 till date	Divisional Commissioner, Jaipur
2.	Since October 2006 - Jan 2009	Divisional Commissioner, Jodhpur, Chairperson, Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academy , Chairperson, Institute of Hotel Management
3.	2005-2006	Research Associate, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs,Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Research Associate, University Committee for Human Rights, Archives Assistant, Fogg Musuem, Assistant, Harvard Alumni Association.
4.	Oct. 2002 till Sept. 04	Commissioner, Command area Development & Colonization, Bikaner & State Commissioner, Guides, Rajasthan.
5.	June 2002-Oct. 2002	Secretary, Administrative Reforms Commission, Jaipur.
6.	Dec. 2000–June 2002	District Collector and District Magistrate, Sriganganager.
7.	Sept. 1999–Dec. 2000	Director, Women and Child Deptt. And Member Secretary, Rajasthan State Women's Commission
8.	Sept. 1998-Sept. 1999	Managing Director, Rajasthan State cooperative Marketing Federation
9.	April. 97–Sept. 98	District Collector & District Magistrate, Rajasamand
10.	Jan. 94-Mar. 97	Deputy Secretary, Mines Department,
11.	Jun. 91–Jan. 94	Under Secretary, Ministry of Personnel, North Block, New Delhi.
12.	1989-90	Managing Director, Kerala State Women's Development Corporation and Special Officer, Sericulture.
13.	1987-88	Sub-Divisional Officer & Magistrate, Trichur, Kerala.
14.	1986-87	On the job district training in District Quilon, Kerala.
15.	1985-86	Under training at LBS Academy, Mussoorie

Languages: -

Mother tongue -
Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu

Other languages-

English, Malayalam (fluency in oral as well as written)
Functional knowledge of French, Tamil & Telegu.

Positions :-

Member, Cambridge Art Association
Member, Andover Chapel Art Project, Cambridge MA
Visiting Faculty, Cambridge Centre, Cambridge MA
State Commissioner, Guides
Visiting Resource Person, Girl Scouts, Central New York
Consultant, Institute of Social Development, Udaipur
Member, Indian Sociological Society
Member, International Sociological Association
Member, Rotary Club
Member, Sutlej club
Board Member, Helena Kaushik College for Women, Malsisar
President, Bikaner Creative Artists Group
Member, WISDOM- Society for Creative Arts New Delhi
Member, National Committee on Community Development
Member, Jain Mahila Committee

V. Major Trainings & conferences :-	^Top
• Global Forum on Innovations in Government, Kennedy School, Harvard, 2008 • Improving Access to Public Services- Harvard University & Leiden University, at Hague 2007 • The Global Network of Government Innovators South Asian Regional Forum, Delhi 2007 • National Workshop on “Gender Approach to Health Care in Rajasthan” at Jaipur August 2007 •National Workshop on” Managing Urban Basic Services” New Delhi 2007- World Bank & MoUD • 32nd All India Sociological Conference, Chennai, 2006 •Leadership and Politics of Cross-Boundary Reform: Portfolio Management and Restructuring, Kennedy School, Harvard University 2006 • Pak Millennium Conference” Celebrating Pakistani Women” Tufts University, 2006 • Conference on Disaster Management- “ Katarina Harm’s way” Harvard Univeristy, 2006 • International Development Conference, Kennedy School of Government, 2006 • Social Enterprise Conference, Harvard Business School, 2006 • In the War Zone: How does Gender Matter? Radcliff Institute for Advanced Study, Harvard University, 2005 • Leadership and Politics of Cross-Boundary Reform: An Agenda for Change,, Kennedy School , Harvard University 2005 • Conference on Women & Globalization, at Centre for Global Justice, Mexico 2005 • Conference on Sustainable Development at Cornell University, 2004 • IIIrd International Conference on Social Sciences, Hawaii, 2004 • National Workshop on “Sex Selection & Female Feticide” organized by the Center for Women’s Development Studies & Center for Advocacy and Research, IIC, New Delhi, 2004 • National Seminar on” Democracy & Good Governance in India” University of Rajasthan, 2004. • “Policies on Inland Saline waters for Aquaculture” Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, 2004. • All India Sociological Conference, University of Agriculture, Udaipur 2003 • Bringing Livelihood concerns to Disaster Mitigation, org by ITDG, Kandy Srilanka, 2003 • National Conference on Integrated Sustainable Water Resources Planning & Management, • BITS Pilani, 2003 • Children in Emergencies” First World Forum, Moscow 2003 • Training course on Disaster Mitigation at NIAS at IIS, Bangalore • Conference on Food Security in India org. by WFP at IIC New Delhi 2003 • Asia-Pacific World Congress at Brisbane, July 2002. • All India Conference of Sociology, IIT Kanpur, 18-20th Dec2002 • Conference on Reforms in Administration at Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Shimla, 2002 • World Congress of Sociology held in Brisbane in July2002 • Conference on Indian Women – Past, Present and Future organized by National Commission for Women at New Delhi 1999 • Training in Policy Planning and Development Administration at Nainital 1999 • Training in Remote areas Management and Development at Gauhati 1999 • Conference on Health care, and Nutrition at Indore 1999 • Conference on Women and Development at Jaipur 1999 • Training on Marketing trends in cotton & other crops at Charleston, South Carolina 1998 • Consultancy on Mining Strategies in Africa 1995 • Training on Computer use and information technology in agriculture and development administration at NIRD, Hyderabad 1989 • Training on New Technologies in sericulture at Mysore 1989 • Training in Extension Education at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 1984 Major International visits :-
USA, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, China, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Dubai, Sharjah, Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Netherlands, Germany, France, U.K. Australia, Russia, Hawaii. Mexico.

VI. Published Work :-

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I “Maharana Pratap – Great son of Mewar”, 1998
II “ Desert Symphony” - Artists Portfolio, 2008
III “Beyond Strokes” - Book brought out by Times of India 2008 based on selected artworks of the artist Kiran Soni
IV “ Kiran’s Art Renderings” by Times of India 2009
V “God’s Finest Creation” Artists Portfolio 2010

Research & Conference Papers:

1.	“Globalization/liberalization/privatization policy impact on socio-economic rights with respect to women’s health” and “ Inverse Relationship of Gender preferences with Literacy – a case study of Sriganganagar of Rajasthan” in book New Dimensions of Extension Training and Management.
2.	“Marginalization of Women in the Wake of Globalization” 2008 International Conference on Social Movements New Delhi
3.	“ Impact of Globalisation and Feminization of Labour: A Study of the India Situation” Convention Journal, Lucknow Management Association, Vol 3 no 1 2007
4.	Current Polices and Strategies towards Women’s Health” Jaipur, 2007
5.	Managing Demand for Water in Urban Areas- Case for Jodhpur” at National Workshop of World Bank and MoUD at New Delhi 2007.
6.	Gender Concerns and International Environmental Negotiations: How far and how much more?” in Ensuring a Sustainable Future- Papers on International Environmental Negotiation, Vol XV 2006, PON Harvard Law School.
7.	Presentation on Globalization and its implications for Women at Punjab Health Systems Corporation, Chandigarh 2006.
8.	Presentation on Sex Ratio Trends in India: Major Concerns at Punjab Health Systems Corporation, Chandigarh 2006.
9.	“Globalization and Health- a Gender Perspective” Presentation at the East West Centre, Hawaii April 2005.
10.	“ Traditional Art of Rajasthan” Presentation at East West Centre, Hawaii, April 2005
11.	“The Gender Ramifications and Equity Issues Associated with Natural Disasters”, Global Sustainability- the Kentucky Institute for the Environment and Sustainable Development- Issue 11 Fall/ Winter 2005.
12.	“ Coping Strategies of Women in Conflict Situations and their Role in Peace Building and Resolutions” Guru Nanak Journal of Sociology, Vol 25 No. 1 April 2004.
13.	“Equity Issues in Disasters & Conflict Situations” International Conference on Social Sciences, Hawaii 2004.
14.	“ Women and Globalization” ” International Conference on Social Sciences, Hawaii 2004.
15.	“ Sex Determination in Sriganganagar- a case study” at the National workshop on “ Sex Selection & Female Feticide” at IIC, New Delhi, 2004.
16.	“Globalization & its Impact on Health Status of Indian Women”, University of Rajasthan, 2004.
17.	“Women in Disaster & Conflict Situations” Presented in 29th All India Sociological Conference Udaipur. 2003.
18.	“Impact of Globalization on Women’s Health” Presented in 29th All India Sociological Conference Udaipur. 2003.
19.	Presentation on “Kala Kumbh 2003” at Nell Dorr Art Gallery, Malsisar, 2003.
20.	“Major Concerns of Children in Disasters in South- East Asia” presented in International Conference on Children in complex emergencies” First World Forum, Moscow 2003.
21.	Presentation of “ Art in India “ at AV Jain college, Chennai 2003
22.	Presentation of “ Art in India “ at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishad, Bangalore 2003
23.	Presentation on “ Contemporary Indian Art” at Alliance Françoise, Kandy, Srilanka, 2003
24.	“The Gender Ramifications and Equity Issues of Disaster”, 2003.
25.	“Women and Sustainable Development in Water Stressed Areas”, 2002.
26.	"Impaction of Disasters on Women & Children with special reference to their Food Security.” 2002.
27.	“Adolescents and Health- A Coping Strategy for a Fairer Future”- 2001.
28.	“Globalization/Liberalization/Privatization Policy -Impact on Socio-Economic Rights with Respect to Women’s Health” – 2002.
29.	"Evaluations of Accelerated Rural, Water Supply Program.” 1992.
30.	"Evaluations of Adult Literacy Program in Maharashtra.” 1992.
31.	"Provision for Open Spaces for Children in Congested Areas and for School Children not Having Such Facilities In Their School Premises.” 1991.
32.	"Problems of Consumers in Getting Supply of Cooking Gas Refills.” 1991.
33.	"Supply of Uniform to Group C & D Employees. ", 1991.
34.	"Review of Book on 'The Human Dimension of Development and Perspectives from Anthropology' by H. M. Mathur, Published in the Journal "Management in Government" Brought out by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, New Delhi. ", 1991.
35.	"Refund of Custom Duties", 1990.
36.	"Edited two Books vis. 'Nirmithi' and 'Glimpses of Architecture' prepared by Kerala State Nirmithi Kendra.” 1987.
37.	"Study of Low Cost Building Materials with special reference to Nirmithi Kendras in Kerala.” 1986.
38.	"Effect of Employment of Women on Care of Children" - Journal of Punjab Univ. Patiala.1985.
39.	"Impact of Employment of Women on Her Domestic Role." -Journal of Research PAU, 20th March 1984.
40.	“Comparative Study Working and Non-Working mothers- Impact on Socialization of children” -Journal of Research, PAU, 1983
41.	“Effect of employment of women on family. Decision making pattern.” - Journal of Research, PAU, Oct, 19, 1982.

VII. Other Published Work:-

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1.	“Vocational Studies: Need of the Hour” Times of India 5th May 2008
2.	“Man’s Cosmos” Times of India 5th May 2008
3.	“New Frontiers of Knowledge: Artistic education deserves a bid boost” The tribune Oct 14, 2007
4.	“ A Romantic Getaway” The Tribune (www.tribuneindia.com) Oct 29th 2006
5.	Recrafting the Role of State, The Tribune, (www.tribuneindia.com) May 29th 2006
6.	“Pleasure Island” The Tribune (www.tribuneindia.com) July 24,2005
7.	“Water battles are avoidable-Farmers should learn to conserve water” The Tribune (www.tribuneindia.com) 22nd March 2005
8.	“Hawaiian Delights” The Tribune (www.tribuneindia.com) 17th April 2005
9.	“Women & Environments Will Continue To Suffer” The Tribune, 20 June, 2004
10.	“On The Trail of Koalas & Kangaroos”, The Tribune, 8th Feb, 2004
11.	“The Gender Ramifications & Equity Issues of Disasters”, Women in Natural Resources, University of Idaho, Moscow. Vol 24, No 3 winter- 2004.
12.	“The Woes of Women in Drought- Social Factors & Economic Impacts”, Women & Environments International Magazine, Canada, Issue 60/61, December 2003.
13.	“Inculcating Gender Consciousness in Disaster Management “, The Tribune, 1st June 2003.
14.	“Role of women in conflict resolution and peace building”, The Tribune, 11th May, 2003.
15.	“Reforms in Panchayati Raj”, Newstime, 6th May, 2003
16.	“Gender, Food Security and Drought,” Femina, January 2003.
17.	“Realigning Education for Employment: Role of Primary Schools”, The Primary Teacher, January 2003
18.	“Police Reforms in Rajasthan” www.indiatogether.com December 2002.
19.	“The Male Syndrome” Newstime, Hyderabad, 20th October 2002.
20.	“Questions that grinding Poverty Poses- Enhancing Literacy is the only Answer”, The Tribune, 5th October 2002.
21.	“Redefining Women’s Health Empowerment”, www.the-south-asian.com October 2002.
22.	“Including education in the Larger Agenda of Societal Transformation”, The Tribune, 20th October, 2002
23.	“The importance of Vocational Studies- Need to respond to changing times”, The Tribune, 4th September 2002.
24.	“At Large in Australia”, Indian express, 29th September, 2002
25.	“Are Women More Vulnerable to Disasters”, www.the-south-asian.com September 2002.
26.	“Alleviating Poverty, Enhancing Literacy”. - The south-asian.com, Sept.1 2002.
27.	“Strengthening of Panchayats in Rajasthan”,” www.indiatogether.com August 2002.
28.	“The Lost Glory of Deogarh”- The Hindu, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000.
29	Listen to the Language of Reason", The Tribune, Oct. 10, 1999.
30.	“Mushrooming of Universities- Scant Attention Paid to Ideals” The Tribune, Saturday- June 19, 1999.
31.	“Blessed by Sreenathji in Nathdwara”-The Tribune, Nov 22, 1998.
32.	“Nathdwara: Came All you Devoted”- Rajasthan Plus. The Economic. Times, Wednesday, August 19, 1998.
33.	“Noise Pollution”-Indian Express, 1996.
34.	"The Menace of Indoor Air Pollution” - Indian Express.Sept 21, 1996.
35.	"Tejpur! Paradise of the East," The Tribune, April 14, 1996.
36.	"Alexandria- The Shining Pearl,” The Tribune, Nov. 20, 1995.
37.	"Indo-Keynian trade Ties," The Tribune, Oct 12, 1995.
38.	"Experience Travelers Paradise" The Tribune, Sept. 10, 1995.
39.	“A Visit to Masai Mara”-The Tribune, 1995.
40.	“Bridging the Rent Divide in Kerala”- The Economic Times 17th Oct. 1993.
41.	"The System and the Culture" - The Hindu, Tuesday August 3, 1993.
42.	"Women and Environment", - The Hindu, July 4, 1993.
43.	"Women and Environment ", - The Indian Express, April 16, 1993.
44.	"Reflection and Application - Guide To Good Habits,” The Hindu, Tuesday, July 7, 1992.
45.	"Need To Distinguish Love From Fanatism", The Hindu, June 16, 1992.
46.	"Vocational Education - Elixir for Masses." The Primary Teacher, Oct.1991.
47.	“Learning to Pass Time”- The Hindu, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 1991.
48.	“Importance of Vocational Studies”-Indian Express-Friday, 21st June 1991.
49.	“The Aim of All Training” -The Hindu, Tuesday, 11th June 1991.
50.	“Administrative Preoccupations”-Indian Express, 30 March 1991.
51.	“Realignment of Education, Employment” -Indian Express, Kochi, Thursday December 13, 1990.
52.	“Need for Artistic Education” -Indian Express, Thursday, Nov 29, 1990.
53.	“Snobbery Virus”-Indian Express, 11th August 1990.
54.	“First a Man and Then a Professional” -The Hindu, 14th August 1990.
55.	“Universities and their functions”-The Hindu, Tuesday, May 29, 1990.

VIII. Major International visits:-

USA, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, China, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Dubai, Sharjah, Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Netherlands, Germany, France, U.K. Australia, Russia, Hawaii. Mexico, Belgium. Luxembourg

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