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Chaman Kumar

Observer · DISC type ci
Director at Gcap World Softech Private Limited
📍 Delhi, India

Chaman Kumar is a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer with over 34 years of experience in the Government of India and the State Government of Gujarat. His distinguished career includes roles like Secretary (Economic Affairs) and Joint Secretary for Women and Child Development. He holds an M. Sc. from Kanpur University.

He is the co-founder of an education technology platform and demonstrates a keen interest in systemic improvements to governance and democracy. His public writings analyze topics such as electoral expenditure reform, judicial transparency, and the timing of political rallies, reflecting a deep engagement with public policy matters beyond his professional duties.

His role as an Independent External Monitor for Central Coalfields was to ensure fair and transparent procurement, an assignment under an agreement with Transparency International.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Delhi, India
Personality Overview

How Chaman shows up

Assertive
Value Driven
Curious

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.

Priorities

Topics Chaman cares about

Corporate Governance
Held multiple board positions, including Public Interest Director and Chairman at NCDEX, with a focus on overseeing fair and transparent organizational practices.
Public Finance
Served as Secretary (Economic Affairs) and Principal Secretary (Expenditure) to the Government of Gujarat, managing crucial state financial matters.
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Career

Work history

7-2020
Director
Gcap World Softech Private Limited
4-2018 - 4-2021
Public Interest Director & Chairman
National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange
10-2017 - 10-2020
Independent Director
Engineers India Limited
2013 - 4-2018
Independent External Monitor
Central Coalfields Limited
7-2012 - 5-2015
Liquidator
Madhavpura Mercantile cooperative Bank Ltd Ahmedabad
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Media appearances

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Education
1970 - 1972
M.Sc.
Kanpur University
1966 - 1968
Intermediate
Government Inter Colege, Kanpur
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

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