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Dr Prafulla Chandra Mishra

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Additional Director General at Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
📍 Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

Dr. Prafulla Chandra Mishra is a retired senior government official with over 31 years of experience, culminating as the Head of National Accounts for Indias National Statistics Office. Holding a PhD from Utkal University, his expertise lies in national accounts statistics, economic policy, and data analytics, where he supervised the compilation of Indias GDP.

His work reflects a deep commitment to public service, including leading rural development programs and spearheading statistical system reconstruction in post-conflict Afghanistan. During his international assignment, he expressed gratitude for his family’s sacrifice and support, highlighting a strong sense of dedication to his work for noble causes.

Unique Fact: He played a significant role in the initial setup of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), which created the globally recognized "Aadhaar" digital identity program.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Additional Director General
Location
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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National Accounts
As the former Head of the National Accounts Division, he was directly responsible for the compilation and dissemination of India's GDP and related macroeconomic aggregates.
International Development
Served as a Capacity Development Advisor for the UNDP in Afghanistan for three years, leading a project to rebuild the nation's Central Statistics Organisation.
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Work history

12-2023 - 6-2024
Additional Director General
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
9-2023 - 12-2023
Additional Director General (AS level)
Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Govt of India
7-2016 - 9-2023
Statistical Advisor
DGFT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
12-2013 - 6-2016
Director, Planning & Coordination, CSO
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, Government of India
1-2011 - 12-2013
Capacity Development Advisor
UNDP
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Education
1995 - 2001
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Utkal University
2007 - 2008
Master's degree
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
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