MD MOEEZ UDDIN, B.A.S. (Retd.)

Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Hon’ble Vice Chairman, BSDMA

A seasoned civil servant with over three decades of administrative experience, MD Moeez Uddin is presently serving as the Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Hon’ble Vice Chairman, Bihar State Disaster Management Authority (BSDMA).

Since joining the Bihar Administrative Service in 1995, Mr. Uddin has held several pivotal roles across the state’s administrative machinery, demonstrating exceptional leadership in governance, disaster management, rural development, revenue, and social welfare.

Professional Journey

Mr. Uddin’s versatile career reflects his commitment to public service and impactful governance. Some of the key positions he has held include:

• Joint Secretary, Department of Mines and Geology, Govt. of Bihar
• Managing Director, Bihar State Minorities Financial Corporation
• ADM (Disaster Management), ADM (Law & Order), ADM (General) – Patna District
• Private Secretary to Hon’ble Ministers – Minority Welfare, and Excise & Registration Departments
• Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Baisi, Purnea District
• Program Officer, ICDS, Nalanda
• Jail Superintendent, Nalanda
• Sr. Deputy Collector, Nalanda
• Circle Officer, Block Development Officer, and CDPO in various districts of Bihar

His extensive field and policy-level experience has significantly contributed to strengthening Bihar’s disaster preparedness, administrative systems, and public service delivery.

Academic Credentials

Mr. Uddin holds an impressive array of academic qualifications:

• M.Sc. in Zoology – Patna University
• MBA – Periyar University, Tamil Nadu
• L.L.B. – Magadh University
• B.Ed.– Patna Training College(PU)
• PG Diploma in International Relations – Patna University
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology- Patna Science College(PU)
• I.Sc. BN College (PU) – Patna City
• Matriculation-M A A. High School

Special Expertise

• Disaster Risk Reduction & Management
• E-Governance & Digital Public Service Delivery
• Revenue Administration & Land Reforms
• Rural Development & Social Welfare
• Human Resource Management
• Certified Life Coach & NLP Expert

Academic & Institutional Engagements

Mr. Uddin is also a passionate educator and policy mentor. He serves as Visiting Faculty at:

• Bihar Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (BIPARD)
• DNS Cooperative Management Institute, Govt. of India
• Bihar State Disaster Management Authority (BSDMA)

His interactive sessions are valued for blending rich administrative insight with contemporary learning methodologies.

Memberships & Contributions

• Life Member, Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), Govt. of India
• Life Member, Indian Red Cross Society
• Joint Secretary, Governing Body, Oriental College, Patna
• Member, Mohammadan Education Committee, Patna City

Mr. Uddin’s dedication to community service, education, and institutional development is widely recognized within the administrative and academic community.

Legacy of Leadership

With a unique blend of grassroots experience and top-tier governance, MD Moeez Uddin continues to contribute to Bihar’s vision for resilient development and disaster-safe communities. His role at BSDMA is instrumental in steering capacity building, policy formulation, and strategic interventions aligned with global best practices in disaster management.

Dr. Jeevan Kumar has been working as Project Officer (Human Induced Disasters) at BSDMA since October 2016. As Project Officer at Bihar State Disaster Management Authority (BSDMA) Studies, he was part of team in Developing Guidelines (Action Plans), Programme Planning, Implementation, Coordination, Monitoring, Awareness Generation, Documentation, organizing capacity building programmes and workshops in collaboration with stakeholders ((SDRF, NDRF, Civil Defence, Fire Services, Home Guards etc.). He joined Authority as a Sr. Advisor (Natural Disasters) in the month of March 2024. He is responsible for developing strategies for Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Management, especially in the field of Fire Safety, Drowning Prevention, Safe Boat Transportation and Road Safety.

He is also responsible to facilitate the need based awareness and capacity building programmes/activities for various stakeholders. He is Ph.D. from Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Jaunpur in area of Waste Water Management. He completed M.Sc. Degree in Environmental Sciences from Dr. R.M.L. Avadh University, Ayodhya, and B.Sc. from Allahabad University, Prayagraj. He completed Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management from IGNOU and B.Ed. from DR. Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Prayagraj. He has worked with organizations like

• Centre for Environment Education (CEE),
• Inter Agency Group (BIAG),
• Community Friendly Movement (BHEL supported community sustainable development project, Munger district, Bihar) and Nav Jagriti. He worked as a Resource Person, about 11 years at the Department of Environment and, Water Management,
• A.N. College(Patliputra University) Patna.
• As a Project Manager, Nav Jagriti(Save The Children-Nokia),

he worked with community in 25 villages of Khagaria district for implementation of project "Building Resilience of Children and their Communities by Integrating DRR, Social Protection and Technology". As a part of GEAG- ACCCRN team he worked on Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment and Developing Resilience Strategy for Saharsa City, Bihar.

Ashok Kumar Sharma, Senior  Advisor is responsible for organize training and capacity building programmes on disaster risk reduction and management for teachers and students under the Chief Minister School Safety Program (MSSP), JEEViKA Didi's, Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), Veterinarians and other stakeholders. He holds a Master's degree in Geo-Informatics from Sikkim Manipal University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management from IGNOU. Prior to the post of Senior Advisor, he has worked as Project Officer (Climate Change) in BSDMA. He has worked as District Disaster Management Officer (UNDP and Jharkhand Government) in Ranchi, Consultant in National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India and Technical Assistant in Disaster Management Cell, Sikkim.
He has more than 25 years of progressive professional experience in the area of ​​Disaster Risk Reduction, Remote Sensing and GIS. He has published many research papers related to disaster management.

Dr Bal Krishan Sahay, Advisor(Technical): Dr Sahay is working as Advisor (Technical) and looks after the programs and activities under earthquake management division of the BSDMA. He is a technocrat with 30 years of experience in execution of infrastructure projects (roads, buildings, and bridges), and their legal and regulatory functions.Dr Sahay possesses a degree in Civil Engineering, Law and MBA and was awarded PhD in Project Management. He superannuated in 2020 as an officer of Bihar Engineering Service. He has received advance training at University of Birmingham, UK, Administrative Staff College of India, Engineering Staff College of India, National Institute of Rural Development, NIDM and National Institute of Training of Highway Engineers. Research papers authored by him are published in Bloomsbury,International Journals and ISBN Journals of repute. He was awarded twice by the Government of Bihar in acknowledgement of his significant contribution in 2019 and 2017 during his tenure with Bihar Rajya Pul NirmanNigam. He is also a recipient of Eminent Engineers Award of The Institution of Engineers (India). He was felicitated as Outstanding President by Rotary International, District 3250 (Bihar and Jharkhand). Dr Sahay is a member of Indian Road Congress, Indian Building Congress, Patna Management Association, Solar Engineering Society of India and Bihar State Productivity Council. He has also served as Secretary, Eastern Region of The Indian Engineers Federation (INDEF). He has earlier held posts of the State Executive Committee Member, Joint Honorary secretary and Honorary Secretary of The Institution of Engineers (India), Bihar State Centre.

Shri Sandeep Verma is working as Project Officer (Human Resource Development, Training and Capacity Building) and look after the programs and activities of capacity building of various stakeholders like:-
(Administration Officials, Engineers, Doctors, Academicians, Industrialists, Builders and Contractors) etc.,
Risk analysis and training in various components of disaster management and formulating appropriate strategies to achieve desired results.

• Mr. Verma holds degree of Master of Science in Geography (Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra),
• Master of Technology in Geo-Informatics (Guru Jambheshwar University)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management.

He has worked with many organizations/institutions like National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Haryana Institute of Public Administration. He has more than 13 years of progressive professional experience in disaster management and related field. He has published many other research papers related to disaster management. He has been honored by District Administration Bhiwani (Haryana) and District Administration Nawada (Bihar) for his effective works in Disaster Management and related areas.

Ms.Bhawna S. Thakur, Project Officer (Natural Disaster) is working in Bihar State Management Authority since April 2024. She is responsible for planning, training, awareness and implementation of capacity building programmes along with co-ordination of different stakeholders. She is a Post Graduate in Social Work and degree holder of PG Diploma in Disaster Management. She is highly dedicated and has exposure and experience to deal with District/State level disaster challenges. She has working in the field of Disaster Management since Jan, 2017. She also worked as

• District Disaster Expert (District Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh),
• District Project Officer (District Shahdara, Delhi),
• District Project Coordinator(District North East, Delhi)
• and executed significant works allotted by District/State Administration.

For her tremendous work in this field she has received various appreciation letters by different authorities. She has participated in various Trainings and Capacity Building programmes organized by NDMA, NIDM, UPSDMA, BSDMA etc.

Mr. Deepak Kumar stands out as a dynamic leader in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Climate Resilience, and sustainable development programming. A postgraduate in Disaster Management from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, with advanced certifications from various premier/reputed institutions like- IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, NIDM etc.  Mr. Kumar is recognized for designing and driving transformative DRR programs and climate adaptation strategies that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and Bihar DRR Roadmap based on Sendai Framework.

Currently serving as the Senior Research Officer with the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority (BSDMA), Government of Bihar, Deepak spearheads climate change mitigation initiatives and disaster risk mitigation programs. He leads the revision and implementation of state-level plans, including the Heat & Cold Action Plan and the DRR Roadmap 2.0, while collaborating with key partners such as UNDP to mainstream DRR and institutional resilience. He has developed early warning systems for extreme events, conducted vital research on flood, lightning, and drowning incidents, and led state-wide capacity building on climate-adaptive planning. He played a pivotal role in scaling government-led resilient livelihood schemes, delivering technical guidance, and building robust program monitoring systems. His expertise also includes project executions of community-based Disaster Risk Reduction, School Safety Programs, Industrial Hazard Assessments, DRR-aligned livelihoods initiatives, WASH interventions, and social research with marginalized communities.

A respected resource person and sought-after speaker, Mr. Kumar has contributed to national and international workshops and seminars on disaster management, heatwave preparedness, and resilience, collaborating with organizations such as NDMA, NIDM, Sphere India, UNICEF, World Bank, and more. 

Deepak Kumar continues to champion resilient, adaptive, and inclusive approaches to public safety and sustainable development in India and beyond.

Ms. Sumbul Afroz, maintains & re-creates BSDMA website. Well versed in Software development and handles software related issues of Authority. Participated in various training programes of Disaster Management. Also served as Software developer in IT Company. Deep acumen in developing Desktop applications, web based applications and Portals. Ms. Sumbul is a Postgraduate in Computer Application (BCA MCA), five year intregated course from IGNOU. She also holds Certificate in Asp. net from NIIT.

Shri Manoj Kumar is responsible for providing support to information Technology and other communication system which is backbone of BSDMA. He is well-versed with the Information Technology infrastructure, network configuration, data storage & database maintenance and BSDMA website content management. Previously worked with IT majors and has a rich work experience in System Administration. An ITIL V3 certified professional and has excelled in IT infrastructure and Service Management. A graduate in IT from IGNOU, New Delhi, he also holds post-graduation degree in IT from Sikkim Manipal University

Shri Sandip Kamal has been serving as an Associate Editor at BSDMA since July 2022. With over 30 years of experience as a veteran journalist, he has previously contributed to four leading Hindi newspapers in India. Originally from Sitamarhi district in Bihar, Sandip graduated from Ranchi University and holds a Bachelor of Journalism degree from Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism, Bhopal. Known for his reliability and team work, Sandip thrives on the challenges of deadlines and team management. He writes extensively on diverse topics and is adept at leveraging various social media platforms. His strategic prowess is evident in his ability to formulate cohesive strategies, translate them into actionable plans, and deliver tangible results. Sandip enjoys staying updated on technology trends.

Neeraj Kumar Singh is a highly experienced professional with over 19 years of extensive work in the disaster management and development sectors. He has a solid academic foundation with
a Post graduate Diploma in Disaster & National Security Management (2005),
a Post graduate degree in Political Science (2004),
a Graduate degree in Social Science (2002),
and a Bachelor of Education (Bed.) from Deen Dayal Upadhaya Gorakhpur University.

Neeraj’s career commenced in 2005 when he entered the field of Disaster Risk Reduction and Public Health-related projects. Over the years, he has been involved with various government societies, UN agencies, and social service organizations. His work has been primarily focused on institutional strengthening, mainstreaming development, and implementing relief,reconstruction, and rehabilitation programs. He has been instrumental in assisting with crisis interventions, especially during natural disasters, and has shown a proven ability to design, implement, and review programs aligned with sustainable development goals and a livelihood approach. One of Neeraj’s significant strengths is his leadership in project management. He has successfully led various projects at state, division, and district levels across different states in India, including Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand,Uttarakhand, and Bihar. His broad range of experience includes roles such as Project Management Team Leader, where he has overseen complex projects and ensured their successful execution. Since February 2020, Neeraj has been serving as a Senior Consultant under the NDMA project and as Personal Secretary to an Hon’ble Member of the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority (BSDMA),Government of Bihar.

[Bihar Secretariat Stenographer Service(BSSS)] Steno to Hon'ble Vice Chairman

PS to Hon'ble Member,BSDMA Shri Narendra Singh

I am post graduate in Rural Development and post graduate in Agriculture. I have more than 23 years of experience in the field of Disaster Management, Emergency Management and Water Sanitation exclusive in the State of Bihar. I have worked experience with UNDP, UNICEF, DFID and World Bank supported programme of Govt. of India and Govt. of Bihar.

PA to Hon'ble Member,BSDMA Shri P N Rai

PA to Hon'ble Member,BSDMA Shri Narendra Singh

PA to Hon'ble Member,BSDMA Shri Narendra Singh

PA to Hon'ble Vice Chairman BSDMA

PA to Hon'ble Member,BSDMA Shri Prakash Kumar

Harsh Kumar
Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Member Shri Prakash Kumar, BSDMA
I am working as Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Member Shri Prakash Kumar, BSDMA. My academic background has equipped me with a solid foundation in accounting principles, complemented by practical experience gained through various roles.
I served as a Highly Skilled Accounts professional at Bihar Agriculture University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar. And most recently I held the position of Accountant at Saket Modi & Co., Patna. My experience has been further enhanced by my proficiency in accounting and I am eager to continue my career in a dynamic and growth oriented environment.

PA to Hon'ble Member,BSDMA Shri Kaushal Kishore Mishra

Shri Alok Ranjan, Senior Research Officer looks after the programmes and activities related to training of masons and engineers, Establishment of earthquake safety clinics, supervision and monitoring of training programmes for different stakeholders. He coordinates with different departments for approval of their projects by Technical Appraisal Committee (TAC) and Project Appraisal Committee (PAC) constituted in BSDMA. Mr. Ranjan possess a degree in civil engineering, diploma in Railway Engineering and two post graduate diplomas in Urban Planning & Development and Disaster Management respectively. He is also pursuing M.A. in Rural Development. He has more than 9 years of experience in developing and implementing innovative solutions to enhancing disaster resilience and minimizing the impact of natural and man-made disaster. He has experience in monitoring safety aspects through rigorous analysis and research. Mr. Ranjan has received trainings on Rapid Visual Screening (RVS) of buildings, Earthquake Safe Construction and Retrofitting methods, Revisiting Urban Risk, Disaster Risk Resilience Leadership, Urban Flood Forecasting and Strategies on Child centric disaster risk reduction.

Shri Ravi Kumar,Senior Reasearch Officer (BSDMA)

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Ms.Mishra is working as Personal Assistant to honourable member Mr.K.K.Mishra She strives for excellence in the work that utilizes analytical as well as communication skills and to provide effective and efficient solutions. She is highly skilled in relationship building with stakeholders, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. She has an overall experience 8 years in HR domain as HR Generalist in TATA AIG,HRBP (Human Resource Business Partner) in State Street Syntel and Talent Advisor in WNS. She has also managed Employee performance & evaluations,employee grievances & conflicts, Employee benefits.

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