Rajiv Sharma
Rajiv Sharma
M.Sc. (Math. Statistics), University of Delhi, India
M. Phil (Math. Statistics), University of Delhi, India
M.B.A(University of Hull, UK)
Expertise:National Accounts Statistics and Revenue Statistics
Life Memberships
- Indian Association of Research in Income and Wealth [IARNIW] [Currently Vice President of IARNIW]
- Association of British Scholars and
- Indian Statistical Service Officers Association.
Former Higher Administrative Grade (HAG) officer of “Indian Statistical Service (ISS)with a splendid track record of extensive experience in various fields of official statistics in Government for over 35 years.The officer had been with National Statistical Office, India, serving in different capacities.Hespecialized in National Accounts Statistics.The officer also held the position of National Accounts Expert [for five years] in the Economic Statistics and National Accounts Department, Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics [erstwhile Qatar Statistics Authority (QSA)], State of Qatar, Doha.
In the first ten years of the service, he served in two key offices of Department of Revenue namely “Tax Research Unit” of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs and “Central Economic Intelligence Bureau” in the Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India specialising in the field of Revenue Statistics.
The officer also had a four year term as Deputy Secretary, Administration in the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, where he successfully handled the cadre management of “Central Engineering Service of Highways Engineers” besides holding the responsibility of establishment& General Administration of the Ministry and the Regional Offices of the Ministry.
Towards the end of his career, he was the Regional Head of the Field Operations Division of National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) in the State of Gujarat, India for a period of two years, before superannuating as Additional Director General in the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, New Delhi.
The officer has over 30 papers published in various national and International journals/publications primarily in the field of National Accounts and seven publications on revenue statistics. The officer has participated and represented the country in various conferences/seminars/trainings held across the globe.