Faculty
Administrative
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Name: Ajay Pralhadrao Lahane
Contact Number: 9422857012 -
Current or Last Position Held: Director, Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vidarbha Administrative and Development Training Institute, Amravati.
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Department: General Administration Department, Government of Maharashtra.
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Brief Service History and Previous Positions:
- 1994 to 1996 – Probationary Tehsildar
- 1996 to 1998 – District Rehabilitation Officer, Buldhana
- 1998 to 1999 – Tehsildar, Mehkar
- 1999 to 2000 – Deputy Collector (ROHYO), Washim
- 2000 to Sept. 2002 – District Supply Officer, Akola
- Aug. 2002 to Mar. 2004 – Special Land Acquisition Officer, Buldhana
- Mar. 2004 to Jun. 2007 – Deputy District Election Officer, Amravati
- Jun. 2007 to Mar. 2009 – Sub-Divisional Officer, Amravati
- 2009 to 2013 – Assistant Commissioner (Backward Class Section), Commissioner’s Office, Amravati
- 2013 to 2015 – Forest Revenue Officer, Amravati
- 2015 to 2017 – Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Akola
- Nov. 2017 to Apr. 2020 – District Rehabilitation Officer, Amravati
- May 2020 to Jan. 2023 – Deputy Commissioner (Supply), Commissioner’s Office, Amravati
- Jan. 2023 – Director, Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vidarbha Administrative and Development Training Institute, Amravati.
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Training Experience:
- Direct Trainer Skills (DTS), Designing of Training (DOT) – Government of India training programs.
- Various training programs at YASHADA and Prabodhini.
Name: Mr. Vivekanand Devidasrao Kalker, Deputy Collector
Current or Last Position Held: Registrar
Department/Office Name: Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vidarbha Administrative and Development Training Institute, Amravati.
Brief Service History and Previous Positions:
- 2002 – Joined as Naib Tehsildar through the MPSC State Services Exam
- 2009 – Promoted to Tehsildar
- 2019 – Promoted to Deputy Collector
Training Experience:
- Working in the training sector since 2006
- Completed Government of India trainer programs such as DTS, DOT, ELT, and TNA through DOPT
- Trainer on various administrative topics, including office document management, confidential reports, service rights act, right to information, service seniority rules, and most revenue department topics
- Served as Assistant Professor at Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Prabodhini from 2012 to 2016
- Additionally, served as a guest lecturer at YASHADA Pune, VANAMATI Nagpur, and RAMETI Amravati.
Noteworthy Achievement: Served as “Member Secretary” of the state-level committee appointed by the Revenue Department, Government of Maharashtra, in 2014 for the “Revenue Department’s Training Policy.”
Assistant Professor
Name: Ms. Niketa Krishnarao Jawarkar
Current or Last Position Held: Tehsildar and Assistant Professor
Department Name: Revenue and Forest Department
Brief Service History and Previous Positions:
- Naib Tehsildar, Anjangaon-Surji – 2010
- Naib Tehsildar, Divisional Commissioner’s Office – 2015 to 2018
- Nazul Tehsildar – 2018 to 2019
- Tehsildar, Deulgaon Raja – 2019
- Assistant Divisional Supply Officer – 2019
- Superintendent, District Collector’s Office, Yavatmal – 2024
- Assistant Professor, Prabodhini
Training Experience:
- Social Welfare Assistance Schemes
- Other Revenue-related Topics
- DTS (Direct Trainer Skills)
- Promotion Process
- Election Process
Noteworthy Achievements: Strong advocate for maintaining updated knowledge of government acts, rules, and regulations to ensure each employee adheres strictly and ethically to legal standards in administrative roles.
Name: Mr. Ravi Shivdas Mahale
Current or Last Position Held: Assistant Professor and Tehsildar
Department Name: Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vidarbha Administrative and Development Training Institute, Amravati.
Brief Service History and Previous Positions:
- 19 years of experience in various administrative roles
- 5 years of service in the Finance Department
- Serving in the Revenue Department since 2010
Training Experience:
- Serving as a trainer for the past 12 years
- Conducted training sessions on revenue and administrative topics since 2012
- Led training sessions on topics like Disaster Management, Election Process, Mutation Process, Minor Minerals, General Terms of Service, Confidential Reports, etc.
- Working at Prabodhini Amravati since 2023
- Certified Trainer:
- National Level Training:
- Direct Trainer Skill (DTS) – DOPT, Delhi
- Mentoring Skills – DOPT, Yashada, Pune
- Training Need Analysis (TNA) – DOPT, HIPA, Shimla
- Design of Training (DOT) – DOPT, MCRHRDI, Hyderabad
- State-Level Training:
- Incident Response System (IRS) – Master Trainer (2015, Pune)
- Mahapar Master Trainer (2022, Pune)
- National Level Training:
Noteworthy Achievements:
Name: Mrs. Deepa Ghoral-Sarode
Current or Last Position Held: Assistant Professor
Department Name: Finance Department
Brief Service History and Previous Positions:
- Selected in 2007 through MPSC for Finance and Accounts Services as Accounts Officer, Class-2
- Initial posting as Junior Treasury Officer, Upper Treasury Office, Aurangabad – 3 years
- Treasury Office, Akola – 5 years
- District Rural Development Agency, Amravati – 3 years
- Regional Dairy Business Officer’s Office – served as Accounts Officer for 3 years
- Promoted in January 2023 and served as Assistant Director in the Divisional Commissioner’s Office, Pune, for 1 year
- Working as Assistant Professor at Prabodhini since February 2024
Name: Pankaj Dayaramji Shirbhate
Position: Assistant Professor (Finance), Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Vidarbha Administrative and Development Training Institute, Amravati.
Service Details: Selected as a Gazetted Officer through the Maharashtra Public Service Commission in 1997. Serving as Assistant Professor at Prabodhini since June 24, 2018.
Education: M.A. in Geography, M.Phil., NET qualified.
Email ID: pankajshirbhate02@gmail.com
Responsibilities:
- Preparing training plans
- Conducting and managing training sessions
- Collecting and evaluating training-related information
Name :- Dinesh Badiye
Trainer
Name: Mr. Ravindra Namdevrao Jogi
Current or Last Position Held: Accounts Officer
Department Name: Finance Department (Current Department: Revenue Department)
Brief Service History and Previous Positions:
- Office Superintendent – Amravati
- Sub-Treasury Officer – Dharni
- Assistant Director – Accounts and Treasuries, Amravati – Accounts Officer (Computer Operations)
- Worked at Divisional Commissioner Office, Amravati
Training Experience:
- Conducted training at various institutions, including:
- Prabodhini, Amravati
- Yashada, Pune
- Forest Prabodhini, Chandrapur
- Forest Training Center, Chikhaldara
- Police Training Center
- Health Department
- ITI (Industrial Training Institute)
- RAMETI, Amravati
- Tribal Department
- Finance Department
- Police Department
- Gram Sevak Training Center
- Women’s College
- Conducted training at various institutions, including:
Noteworthy Achievements:
- Created YouTube content on topics like leave, service terms, and general service conditions.
- Received a certificate from the Hon. Chief Minister in the Rajiv Gandhi Speedy Administration Competition.
- Awarded a certificate from the Finance Department Secretary for contributions to computerization in Sub-Treasuries.
2. Designation present or while in service – Deputy Collector
3. Name of Department and Office – Revenue Department
4. Brief details of previous service and designations – Naib Tehsildar – 7 years, Tehsildar – 10 years
(Varud, Washim, Nandgaon Khandeshwar) Deputy Collector –
3 years
5. Training Experience – Completed TOT (Training of Trainers) training provided by Yashda. Sun
2010 to various cadre officers/employees of Revenue Department
Trained in Prabodhini.
6. Noteworthy – 1) 3 times district level Excellent tehsildar
2) Participated in various social activities with social organizations
Name: Shri. Nilesh Pr. Mirjapure
Current Position: Technical Assistant
Department: Treasury Office, Yavatmal
Previous Service Details: Technical Assistant at Treasury Office, Amravati
Training Experience:
- Training under Maharashtra Treasury (Mahakosh) System
- Conducted training on topics such as Service Records, BIMS, Bill Portal, Pay Slips at Prabodhini Amaravati, Accounts & Treasury Directorate in Amravati, and District Business Training Institute (IET) in Yavatmal.
- Name: Dr. Vadnesh Sahadeo Metkar
- Current Designation: Assistant Director (Finance and Accounts)
- Department and Area of Work: Maharashtra Finance and Accounts Service
- Previous Service and Designations:
- Upper Treasury Officer, Non-Banking, Nandurbar
- Non-Banking Officer, Amravati
- Accounts Officer, AVI, Treasury, Amravati
- Training Centers:
- Prabodhini, Amravati
- RAMETI, Amravati
- Finance and Accounts Training Center, Amravati
- Police Training Center, Amravati
Name: Mr. Amol Ganpatrao Ikhe
Current or Designation in Service: Treasury Officer, Amravati
Department Name: Finance Department
Brief Details of Previous Service and Designations:
- Accountant, Prabodhini Amravati
- Accountant, Education Department, Zilla Parishad, Amravati
- Assistant Treasury Officer, Treasury Office, Gadchiroli
Training Experience:
- Trainer at Prabodhini
- Trained in D.T.S (Direct Trainer Skills) and DOT (Design of Training)
Name: Mrs. Priti Wakode
Current Position: Assistant Accounts Officer
Department: District Women and Child Development Officer’s Office
Previous Service Details:
- Lecturer at Bharati Vidyalaya
- Water Resources Department
- District Council – Pay and Pension Committee, Buldhana
- D.D.O. (District Drawing Officer)
Training Experience:
- Prabodhini
- Forest Department – Rameti
- ITI Department, Nashik, Mumbai
- Health Department
- Workshops at schools and colleges
Notable Achievements:
- State Award (NSS)
- Kalarkot (Youth Festival)
- 16 years of administrative experience and training as a lecturer and trainer, particularly in women’s issues
Name: Vaishali Prashant Dube (Kurhade)
Current Designation: Divisional Commissioner’s Office, Amravati
Department: Backward Classes Cell, Divisional Commissioner’s Office, Amravati
Previous Service and Designations:
- 11 years of service (6 years in the Pay Verification Unit, Amravati)
Training and Relevant Courses:
- Training Branch: Deputy Director, Treasury & Accounts, Amravati
- Prabodhini, Amravati
- RAMETI – Deputy Director, Agriculture Department, Amravati
- Dadasaheb Choure Forest Training Institute, Raver, District Jalgaon
- Divisional Government Training Institute (RTC), Forest Department, Chandrapur as a Trainer
Notable Achievements:
- Publication of the 7th Pay Commission Pay Revision Manual, April 2019
- M.A. in Geography – Gold Medalist
- Holistic Development Project, Lonavala
- Holistic Development Project, Dharni, District Amravati
- Pay Revision Workshop, Forest Department, Yavatmal
Name: Nilesh Pralhad Chaudhari
Current Designation: Training Expert (E-Office)
Department: Revenue Department
Previous Service and Designations:
- District Coordinator, Service Guarantee Act
- Departmental Trainer for Public Service
Training and Relevant Courses:
- Departmental Training on Public Service
Name: Yadav Indu Shriram Tarte
Current Position: Former Member, State Wildlife Board, Maharashtra State
Training Experience:
- Trainer: Prabodhini, Amaravati
- Trainer: Vanamati, Nagpur
- Trainer: Revenue Prabodhini, Nashik
- Trainer: Rameti, Amaravati
- Guide: Unique Academy, Amaravati / Vedant Career Forum, Pune (UPSC/MPSC)
Notable Contributions:
- Working in wildlife and environmental conservation as well as tribal youth welfare since 2001
- Columnist in various newspapers and magazines on wildlife and environmental conservation since 2003
- Regular interviews on TV channels and All India Radio on wildlife and environmental conservation
- Founder: Art of Listening & Eco-Friendly Lifestyle Campaign
- Founder-President: Disha Foundation, Amaravati (Wildlife & Environmental Conservation, Youth Welfare)
- Soft Skill Trainer, Motivational Trainer, Wildlife Conservation, Environment Education, Biodiversity Conservation, Human-Wildlife Conflict expert
- Founder: Ek Jhad Maj Mohim (Tree Plantation & Conservation Campaign)
- Member: Maharashtra Pakshimitra, Maharashtra State
- Member: Harit Sena Samiti, Maharashtra State
- Member: Threatened Wildlife Habitat Subcommittee, Maharashtra State
- Master Trainer: Sustainable Development Programs
Name: Sandip Shantaram Mhetar
Current Designation: Deputy Engineer (Ujabh)
Department: Ujabh (Urban Development Department)
Training and Relevant Courses:
- Worked as a trainer from 2014 to 2023 in Government Institutes like Prabodhini, WALMI, etc.
- Trainer-level roles in companies like LTTS, Cognizant, L&T, JSW Energy, JSW Steel, Finolex
Notable Achievements:
- Successfully trained a total of 6000 trainees
- CFA AIR (All India Rank) – 8th
Guest Trainer Profile
Name: Aniruddha Purushottam Patil
Current Designation: Regional Coordinator
Department: Save the Children India, Mumbai
Previous Service and Designations:
- Worked to stop trafficking of women and children
Training and Relevant Courses:
- Working in the training sector for the past 18 years
Notable Achievements:
- Member of Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights
- Member of the Child Justice Committee, Maharashtra State
- Member of Child Welfare Committee, Maharashtra State
- Member of the Planning and Regulation Advisory Committee, Ministry, Mumbai
- Member of Orphan Inspection Committee, Maharashtra State
- Member of JJ Act Regulation Committee, Maharashtra State
- Member of the Police Academy Training Advisory Committee, Navi Mumbai
Name: Mr. Sadashiv Balkrishna Gadhekar
Current or Last Position Held: Senior Administrative Officer (Retired)
Department/Office Name: Agriculture Department
Brief Service History and Previous Positions:
- Total service of 30 years, including 17 years in the Animal Husbandry Department as a Class-2 Administrative Officer.
- Of those 17 years, served 7 years as an Administrative Officer at the Animal Husbandry Commissionerate, Pune.
- Later promoted through Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) to Class-1 as Administrative Officer, serving in various regional offices.
- Promoted to a senior Class-1 position at Vanamati Nagpur before retirement.
Training Experience:
- Served as an Administrative Officer across different regional offices, handling administrative responsibilities.
- After promotion to a senior role, worked with Vanamati Nagpur until retirement.
Noteworthy Achievements:
- Served as a lecturer and session coordinator at various offices and training institutes, including the Agriculture Department, Public Health Department, Tribal Development Department, Forest Department, Technical Education Department, and Prabodhini Amravati.
Name: Mr. Prakash Dattarao Wankhede
Current or Last Position Held: Retired Accounts Officer
Department/Office Name: Accounts and Treasury, Government of Maharashtra
Brief Service History and Previous Positions:
- Junior Clerk – Health Department / Assistant Accounts Officer / Deputy Treasury Officer
- Accounts Officer, Pay Verification Unit / Education Department: 20.12.2000 to 30.06.2010
- Total Service: 34 years (01.07.2010 to 31.07.2019)
Training Experience:
- Since 2010 at Prabodhini Amravati: Training on Pay Fixation, Leave, Group Insurance Scheme, Pension, Travel Allowance, Service Books, Medical Reimbursement, etc.
- Conducted training on various departmental service queries at Rameti Amravati
- Trained at Vanamati on topics like Pay, Leave, Group Insurance, etc.
- Conducted large-scale workshops on the Sixth and Seventh Pay Commissions in Amravati, Buldhana, Washim, Yavatmal, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, and Nanded
Noteworthy Achievements:
- Authored two editions on the Sixth Pay Commission and three guides on Medical Reimbursement
- Authored two guides on the Seventh Pay Commission Pay Structure
- Editor of the Maharashtra Finance and Accounts Service Monthly from 2004 to 2015
- President/Secretary of Maharashtra Finance and Accounts Service Federation, providing guidance to various offices/departments
Name: Parag Na. Kale
Current Position: Trainer
Training Experience:
- Regular Trainer at Government Institutes such as Prabodhini Amaravati, Rameti, and Yashda
- Corporate Trainer providing regular lectures/training on 18 to 20 different topics
- 15 years of extensive experience in the Rural Development sector
Name: Mr. Rajendra R. Pandey
Current Position: Advocate
Previous Service & Designation:
- 33 years of experience as a lawyer in the Amaravati District Court
- Member and Honorary Lecturer at Yashwantrao Chavan Administrative Development Training Institute (YASHDA), Pune, for the Right to Information Cell
- Guest Lecturer at BARTI, Pune
Training Experience:
- Provided guidance on the Right to Information (RTI) Act in various district collector offices, district councils, police commissionerate, and police superintendent offices across Maharashtra
- National Trainer for the Right to Information Act
- Guided senior officers in ministries across Chhattisgarh, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra
- Guest Lecturer at Maharashtra Judicial Academy (Mumbai), Nashik Police Academy, and Vanamati Nagpur
- Honorary Lecturer at various training institutes such as Prabodhini, Amaravati, Maharashtra Revenue Service Academy, Mahajanco Koradi, and more
- Provided guidance at all state universities and the Directorate of Higher Education Office
- Represented clients and administration in RTI appeal cases before Information Commissioners
- Delivered lectures on various laws including the Right to Information Act, Public Service Act, Maharashtra Public Records Act, Office Delay Act, and Consumer Protection Act
Notable Achievements:
- Trustee of Shri Ambadevi Sansthan, Amaravati
Name: Mrs. Neelima Anil Kale
Current Position: Trainer
Training Experience:
- 22 years of experience as a trainer at Yashwantrao Chavan Administrative Development Training Institute (YASHDA), Pune
- Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Administrative Development Training Institute, Amravati
- Gramsevak Training Center, Amravati
- Divisional Agricultural Training Center, Amravati
- LIC (Life Insurance Corporation)
- Health Department Training Center
Notable Achievements:
- Certified Trainer in D.O.T, T.O.T, D.O.P.T, TNA, NRD, and other certified courses
- Awarded for acting in State-Level Drama Competition
Current Designation: Trainer
Previous Experience and Designation:
- Has been serving as a resource person and guest lecturer at the Development Institute, Amravati since 1996.
Training Experience:
- Over the past 26 years, has conducted training programs at various institutions, including:
- Development Institute, Amravati
- Rameti Nagpur
- Amravati Vanamati
- Nagpur MCED/GTC/PRTC/NGO/JIC International
- Yashada, Pune
- Various Certified Courses like DTS-DTO
- Has conducted approximately 5000+ training sessions nationwide as a guest lecturer at the above institutions.
Notable Achievements:
- Experience in various subjects, including:
- The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
- The Right to Services Act, 2015
- Personality Development
- Stress Management
- CAPP (Community-Based Approach for Professional Training)
- Communication Skills
- Leadership Qualities Development
- Team Building
- Goal Setting
- Positive Approach
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Human Resource Management
- Motivational Techniques
- Organizational Management
Name: Shri. Shivaji Jagannathrao Kuche
Training Experience: Has been working as a trainer at Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Government Prabodhini for the past 10 years. Occasionally invited to speak at Vanamati. Corporate Trainer.
Notable Achievements: Continuously received opportunities to work as a trainer at Prabodhini.
Name: Shri. Amol Arun Thakre
Current Position: Income Tax Consultant
Department: Self (Professional)
Training Experience:
- Cyber Crime
- Income Tax
- Financial Guidelines
Notable Achievements:
- Senate member, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University
- JCI and Rotary member
Name: Adv. Ravindrasingh Bayas
Current or Designation in Service: Legal Advisor (Tax Consultant)
Department Name: Income Tax & Anti-Corruption
Training Experience: Giving Training for the last 15 years.
Notable Achievements:
- LLB, MBA (H.R.) Gold Medalist
- State Level Badminton Player and also represented Amravati University
- Director of Vishwa Bharati Education Society
Name: Vinod Wamanrao Adhau
Current Designation:
- Circle Officer, Anjangav Suji and Kurha
- Coordinator for Training Programs
Department and Organization: Revenue Department
Brief Overview of Previous Services and Designations:
- Talathi (Village Officer)
- Circle Officer
- Administrative Officer and Hostel Manager
Training Experience:
- Completed training for trainers organized by Yashada Pune, D.T.S., and DOT.
Notable Achievements:
- Recipient of the Manjunath Shanmugam Integrity Award 2009 from the Manjunath Shanmugam Trust, a national-level award.
- Recognized for excellent service as Talathi and Circle Officer in the capacity of a public servant by Rahul Loksevak
- Name: Mr. Sanjay Muratkar
- Current or Previous Position: Deputy Tehsildar
- Department: Backward Classes Section, Divisional Commissioner’s Office, Amravati
- Brief Details of Previous Service and Positions: Previously served as Deputy Tehsildar (Election) and handled all establishment-related work.
- Training Experience:
- Total job experience of 27 years, with 15 years in training. Has provided training on subjects like elections, reservations, seniority lists, performance appraisal reports (PAR), and conflict management, among others.
- Name: Mr. Sanjay Muratkar
- Current or Previous Position: Deputy Tehsildar
- Department: Backward Classes Section, Divisional Commissioner’s Office, Amravati
- Brief Details of Previous Service and Positions: Previously served as Deputy Tehsildar (Election) and handled all establishment-related work.
- Training Experience:
- Total job experience of 27 years, with 15 years in training. Has provided training on subjects like elections, reservations, seniority lists, performance appraisal reports (PAR), and conflict management, among others.