Amitabh Ranjan
Registrar at Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) | Civil Servant | Strategic Leader
Amitabh Ranjan currently serves in a **leadership position** as the **Registrar** of the **Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA)**, a prestigious organization under the Government of India. The institution is headed by the **Hon’ble Vice President of India** as its President and the **Hon’ble Union Minister of State for the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT)** as the Chairman of its Executive Council.
An alumnus of **IIT (ISM) Dhanbad**, with an MBA and a qualification from the **NESA Center for Strategic Studies, National Defense University, Washington DC**, Mr. Ranjan brings over 25 years of experience as a **civil servant**. His leadership encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities, including overseeing the **management, HR, administration**, and **financial services** of IIPA.
### Leadership in Capacity Building & Infrastructure Development
At the helm of IIPA’s **Capacity Building Department**, Mr. Ranjan drives programs designed to enhance the **behavioral, functional, and domain competencies** of civil servants. These programs cater not only to the officers of the Government of India but also to **provincial civil servants** and international officials. Additionally, he oversees the development of infrastructure on the IIPA campus, ensuring state-of-the-art facilities for academic and administrative purposes.
### Publications & Knowledge Development
Mr. Ranjan also manages IIPA’s **Library** and **Publication section**, which produces the esteemed **Indian Journal of Public Administration (IJPA)**, among other key publications. His supervision ensures that these publications remain influential resources for both academia and public administration professionals.
### Strategic Contributions & Institutional Growth
Amitabh Ranjan plays a pivotal role in the governance of IIPA, organizing **Board meetings** chaired by the Hon’ble Union Minister and the **Annual General Meeting** chaired by the Hon’ble Vice President of India. As head of IIPA’s **membership wing**, he leads engagement with senior civil servants and academicians across India’s 68 IIPA branches.
His **HR leadership** extends to overseeing recruitment, career progression, and overall HR functions, enhancing the effectiveness of the institution. His strategic liaison with **DoPT** and other government ministries has resulted in a significant increase in civil servant participation in IIPA’s programs, leading to substantial revenue growth for the institution.
### A Distinguished Career
Before his role at IIPA, Mr. Ranjan served as **Deputy Director** in the **Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY)** and as a civil servant in the Government of Uttar Pradesh (UP). He is widely recognized for spearheading the **computerization of Regional Transport Offices** in UP and implementing the “Vahan” software for vehicle registration and “Sarathi” software for driving licenses—initiatives that have modernized UP’s transport services.
Amitabh Ranjan’s career reflects his commitment to **innovation, strategic leadership,** and public service, making him a respected figure in both **government administration** and the field of **capacity building** for civil servants.