Board of Directors

MR. MAREDDY KRISHNA REDDY

Mr. Mareddy Krishna Reddy (DIN: 02315875) as Managing Director of Doris Mineral Resources Private Limited has been the backbone of the organisation. He has been instrumental in driving empowerment deep inside the company to help the company achieve higher altitudes of success. He has delivered industry leading performance by focusing on management stability, and a collaborative and participatory leadership style with a razor-sharp focus on execution.

Mr. Krishna Reddy holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce and Business Administration. Mr. Krishna Reddy has over 33 years of experience and had begun his entrepreneurial career with trading in chemicals and later moved on to manufacturing of Barium Carbonate and Sodium Sulphate. His considerable experience in minerals made him venture into the Mining industry in 2004. He has been a key driver behind the Company’s growth story. Over the last two decades, his experience in the mining industry has gained him exposure in minerals like iron-ore, manganese, laterite, silica sand and granite.

Mr. Krishna Reddy is also on the Board of Ebris Resources Limited since 2016. With over three decades of experience in the field, Mr. M. Krishna Reddy is an inspiring leader with sterling qualities. He epitomises the dauntless entrepreneurial spirit of a visionary always on the march to change the destiny of every sector he is associated with. The corporate philosophy he follows is short, simple and succinct, “Think big. Think differently. Think fast. Think ahead. Aim for the best.”

During the course of this three decade long entrepreneurial mission, Mr. Krishna Reddy has set a number of revolutionary precedents.

MR. VIHAN REDDY MAREDDY

Mr. Vihan Reddy (DIN: 07894444), as Director of Doris Mineral Resources Private Limited sets and evolves the strategic direction for the company and its portfolio of offerings, while nurturing a strong leadership team to drive its execution.

Mr. Vihan Reddy holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration (Marketing) with distinction from the University of Sunderland, England He also holds a Bachelors’ Degree in Business Administration from the University of Sunderland.

He has been on the Board of Doris Mineral Resources Private Limited since August, 2017. Over the past two years, he has been associated with the mining industry and has worked on several mines such as silica sand, laterite and granite to name a few.

His great public relations and wealth of knowledge enhances the Board’s thought and perspective. He has won several mining leases and has also worked with SGS Canada by getting exploration work done in the silica sand mines.

Mr. Vihan Reddy is also a Director in Ebris Resources Limited since 2017. As an established leader, Mr. Vihan Reddy has extensive and rich global experience in different fields. Under his stewardship, the company enjoys a position of leadership in all the major sectors in which it operates.

Mr. Vihan Reddy is responsible for envisioning the roadmap and has been the driving force behind the success and growth story of the organization.

MR. VENKATA RAO JATAPROLU

Mr. Venkata Rao Jataprolu has over 40 years of experience in Mineral sand Industry and is an accomplished mineral processing engineer and a subject matter expert in characterization and development of flowsheet of minerals.

He holds a dual Master's Degree in Applied Geology and Mining and Mineral Engineering from Andhra University as well as a Bachelor of Science in Geology/Earth Science from Maharaja Engineering College. During his tenure at Indian Rare Earths, he chaired and headed the mineral laboratory and the production of which yielded 15% more than the nameplate capacity.

During his four decade long professional career, Mr. Venkata Rao Jataprolu, has worked with several corporates and achieved countless accomplishments. A little glimpse of his professional success is as under:

  • Until October 2019, he was associated with Doris Mining Corp., Hyderabad as a Mineral Consultant and prospecting of heavy mineral deposits in association with Geological Survey Mineral Bureau of Sri Lanka.
  • He was associated with Trimex Sands Pvt Ltd, Srikakulam, India during Aug 2010 – May 2016 as a Mineral Consultant and his accomplishments during the tenure were:
    • Streamlined organization’s first state of the art mineral cum chemical laboratory for mineral quality control from beach sands.
    • Commissioned the froth flotation of sillimanite from mineral sand and delivered nameplate capacity that is 30,000tons per month.
    • Optimized all the process equipment for better grade and recovery of minerals
    • Assisted and trouble-shooted all the problems faced by the existing team in new machinery usage, maintenance and better productivity in marketable minerals.
    • Headed a team to set up a product specification of mineral sand.
    • Guided over 18 personnels with proper usage of lab equipment and ensured productivity guidelines are met.

He was associated with GRM Resources, Kalimantan, Indonesia during the period of August 2009 - July 2010 as a Mineral Processing Consultant and some of his accomplishments are as under

  • Facilitated pre-concentrated mineralogical studies at the location with the existing team to identify its significance and method of extraction, analysis and processing.
  • Advocated a pilot plant to recover gold and zircon Kalimantan Indonesia.
  • Monitored the new plant performance with mineral ore quality reports and periodic checks in productivity of Ilmenite, Zircon.
  • Commissioned new machinery for the plant to increase the productivity to 5 tons of Zircon and 200g of gold per day.

He worked with Indian Rare Earths Ltd., Berhampur. India during June 1977- June 2009 in the role of a deputy manager as his accomplishments are:

  • Spear-headed production in Mineral separation Plant for more than 5 years.
  • Introduction of Multiple Electrode System in high tension separator for improvement, throughput, recovery and grade of minerals resulting more than nameplate capacity of production.
  • Achieved more than nameplate capacity (220,000 metric tons of illuminite) and other minerals.
  • Integrated ISO 9001 quality certification in Mineral Separation Plant.

As a Senior Manager, Process Control:

  • Conducted several test studies of Sillimanite flotation of auto kompo model floatation cell in coordination with Indian Bureau of Mines Nagpur.
  • Redesigned the Garnet Plant from the remains of the Mineral Separation Plant as per the heavy demand of Garnet and reduced the cost for the new plant by 10%.

As the Manager, Process Control

  • Facilitated flowsheet development by incorporating new equipment such as Hindered settling classifier for better yield in productivity.
  • Introduced permanent drum type of Rare Earths magnetic separator for improvement of grade and recovery of Rutile and Zircon products.
  • Orchestrated flotation column technology for Sillimanite product in association with National metallurgical laboratory, Chennai.
  • Upskilled over 30 newly joined subordinates in developing and understanding of mineral quality control and processing.
  • Encouraged new hires to work on mineral quality test reports with observed changes with efficient production mechanisms.

Role: Asst. Manager, Process Control

  • Debugged the quality of minerals by setting up process parameters resulted in improvement of grade and recovery of Ilmenite, Zircon, Rutile, M
  • Development of process capability of High-tension separator, mag separator, Spirals & Wet tables for improvement of Recovery and grade of various minerals.
  • Metallurgical studies were undertaken in both Mining plant and Mineral plant in association with Quebec International Titanium Inc, CANADA during 1992-93.

Role: Mineralogist

  • Coordinated with MN Dastur and Co in setting up the first Mineral Laboratory in IREL, Oscom in 1981-82
  • Enhanced the process of high-tension separators by introducing chrome plated rotors for the very first time in IREL.
  • Boosted the production with only optimum grade of the concentrate and recovery of heavy minerals from wet and dredge plant
  • Commissioned the Dredge and Wet upgradation plant with 4 others for proper functioning and output in 1983.
  • Restructured the process parameters and flowsheet development during the erection and commission of Mineral Separation Plant in 1984

Development of flow-sheet and selection of equipments for installation and commissioning of HEAVY UPGRADATION PLANT (HUP) at Indian Rare Earths ltd Orissa in association with Mineral Deposits ltd and Roch Mining, Gold Coast, Australia in 1986.

DR. P.V. RAMESH BABU

Dr. P.V. Ramesh Babu holds a Ph.D and Master's Degree in Geology from Osmania University, Hyderabad. He has also secured a First class (2nd Rank) in his Masters’. Dr. Ramesh Babu is currenly on the Board of M/s Geosolutions, Professional and Scientific Consultants for Mineral Exploration in the position of Managing Director. He has also been associated as Former Additional Director with Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD) , Dept of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India, Hyderabad.

In addition, he has held several esteemed positions during his long and fruitful career:

  • Incharge, rare Metal and Rare Earth Investigations, Central Region, Nagpur
  • Incharge, rare Metal and Rare Earth Investigations Group, AMD, Hyderabad
  • Incharge, Material Management Group, AMD, Hyderabad
  • Regional Director, Eastern Region, AMD Jamshedpur
  • Regional Director, South Central Region, AMD, Hyderabad
  • Additional Director (R&D), AMD, Hyderabad
  • Additional Director (Operations-II), AMD, Hyderabad

He has been Junior Research fellow of CSIR for a period of one year at Osmania Unversity, Hyderabad during the period of 1974-75.

Some of his accomplishments are as under:

  • Awarded Ph.D. by Osmania University, Hyderabad in 1991 on research work on Rare Metal pegmatites of Chhattisgarh and Orissa.
  • As in charge of RMRE Group at Headquarters, Hyderabad, planned and executed the Exploration and recovery operations for Rare Metal and Rare Earth minerals in Hyderabad, Central Region, Nagpur and Eastern Region, Jamshedpur covering parts of Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh.
  • As Regional Director, Eastern Region, planned and executed the uranium exploration programme of Eastern Region in parts of Jharkhand, Orissa, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal and the related analytical laboratory support as well as exercised full control over Administration, Accounts, Security, Engineering group and other services to ensure smooth functioning and achievement of targets of the Annual Programme pertaining to Eastern Region.
  • As Regional Director, South Central Region, planned and executed the uranium exploration programme in Srisailam and Palnad Sub-basins in northern part of Cuddapah Basin in Andhra Pradesh.
  • As Additional Director (R&D), AMD, Hyderabad guided the research and development activities of AMD, work related to all the laboratories of AMD, Rare Metal and Rare Earth Investigations in different regions besides HRD and BARC Training School, AMD campus, Hyderabad.
  • As Additional Director, Operations-II, AMD, planned and guided exploration activities for uranium in Northern Region, North Eastern Region and Rare Metal and Rare Earth minerals in four Regions of AMD covering most part of India.
  • As Chairman and Member of following committees contributed immensely.
    • Chairman of the Trainee Officers Selection Committee of AMD, DAE, Govt. of India during 2011 to 2013 for recruitment the new Scientific Officers (Geology),
    • Chairman of the Exploration and Research Advisory Committee (ERAC) of South Central, North Eastern and Northern Regions of AMD (2012 to 2013).
    • Member of the Management Council of AMD, DAE for management of AMD.
    • Member Secretary of the DAE-Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) Theme Sub-Committee TSC-5 from 2008 to 2013.
    • Member of R & E Sub-Committee TSC-4 of BRNS, DAE, Mumbai for monitoring the progress of projects on baseline studies around nuclear installations.
    • Member of the committee constituted by Chairman, DAE on ‘Pricing of Niobium-Tantalum minerals.
    • Member of National Working Group (NWG) of International Geological Correlation Programme (IGCP)-510 Project on ‘Global correlation of A-type granites’ Co-ordinated by GSI.
    • Member of the Special Board of Studies in MTech. Exploration Geoscience, Department of Earth Sciences, Pondicherry University, Puducherry and Applied geochemistry Department in Osmania University, Hyderabad.
  • As a recognized guide for Ph.D. guided (as departmental guide) 6 Officers of AMD and was awarded Ph.D., from ISM, Dhanbad, Calcutta University, Kolkata and Applied Geochemistry and Geology departments in Osmania University, Hyderabad.“Evaluated Ph.D thesis submitted to Osmania University and Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai.
  • As recognized Post Graduate Teacher under Earth Sciences discipline of Homi Bhaba National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai lectures were given for trainee Officers in BARC Training School, AMD campus, Hyderabad.
  • Published more than 80 scientific papers in Journals and presentations in seminars and symposia.
  • Some of his ongoing projects are:
    • G-2 Exploration in Bhimagundam, Gundlakunta and Dommaranandyala-Veparala Limestone Blocks, YSR Kadapa District, A-P including topographic survey, geological mapping, core drilling, sampling, evaluation of ore resources as per UNFC and preparation of Geological Report for MERIT, DMG, A.P and NMET, New Delhi.
    • G2 Exploration in Madinapadu — Tangeda — Mutayalampadu-Tangeda = Ramapuram Limestone Blocks in Guntur district, A.P. including topographic survey, geological mapping, core drilling, sampling, evaluation of ore resources as per UNFC and preparation of Geological Report for MERIT, DMG, A.P and NMET, New Delhi.

In addition, he is also a member with the following professional and scientific bodies:

  • Life Fellow, Geological Society of India, Bangalore
  • Life Member, Indian Society of Applied Geochemists, Hyderabad

DR. A.V. SUBRAHMANYAM

Dr. A.V. Subrahmanyam’s experience spans over 30 years in the field of multidisciplinary exploration assessment skills and exposure to various geological environments in India. He has Lead exploration teams and added value to the companies in shortest possible time with innovative scientific approach. In Africa and South East Asia he has assessed various beach sands, ferrous, non-ferrous mineral and noble metal deposits for various companies. At present his team is working on gold, Niobium, Tantalum and Tin in Uganda and copper in Zambia.

He has a Masters in Science (Tech) Applied geology and Ph D. thesis - Genesis of Panchpatmali Bauxite Deposit, Koraput dist., Orissa, India. He has more then 25 years of experience in multidisciplinary exploration of Uranium, Rare Earths, and other radioactive minerals and ferrous, non-ferrous minerals

One of his student was awarded Ph.D on the topic Depositional environment and heavy mineral studies in the palaeo sand dunes of Narsapur coast, Andhra Pradesh Osmania University, during April, 2016

He was previously the Director, ASR Mining Pvt Ltd from 2010 to 2012, General Manager, Mining Division Nagarjuna Construction Company Ltd from 2009 to 2010 and Vice President Exploration projects, VSR Trading Pvt. Ltd.

Achievements in private industry:

  • Proved more than 5 tons of gold in Ashanti region in Ghana, West Africa
  • Established a alluvial gold wash plant, streamlined production and mining
  • Proved 3 million tons of coal in kalimanthan Provence Indonesia
  • Proved more than 2 million tons of iron ore in Sulawesi area, Indonesia
  • Proved 0.5 million tons of Chromite in Sulawesi, Indonesia
  • Identified heavy mineral areas in Sierraleone, Malawi, Peru and srilanka
  • 5 tons Gold and assessed 3 gold beating areas in North Sudan,
  • Assessed Gold in Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Gunia Conakry
  • Assessed Copper, cobalt in DR Congo
  • Assessed Tin deposits in DR Congo
  • Proved 6000 tons of Tin in Uganda
  • Designed alluvial tin plant, Uganda
  • Establish XRF Lab in Uganda and Gold lab in Gunea Konakry
  • Exploration completed and identified 2 sq.km Sq.km for drilling for copper in Zambia
  • Designed the flow sheet for beach sands in Peru south America
  • Formulated and assessed the Beach sand project in north AP for Bothli now known as AP coastal sands the APMDC JV
  • heavy mineral resource estimation in Srikakualm district AP coast for APMDC
  • Estimated limestone deposits in west Singhbhum and Koraput districts
  • Developed and implemented a concept BOSME Back office support for Mineral Exploration using GIS and remote sensing for various deposits.
  • Exploration and evaluation of uranium and beach sand deposits in India

He joined Atomic Minerals Directorate in 1988 as Scientific officer after obtaining Ph. D degree in Geology from Andhra University and ever since then, he has been associated with multidisciplinary exploration for uranium in Northern and North-eastern India and all along the Indian coast for exploration and evaluation for heavy minerals in the beach and inland placer deposits.

During the tenure from 1988 to 1994 in Northern Region, his multidisciplinary exploration approach led to establish potential radioactive horizons in Lower - Middle Siwaliks transition zone along Barti, and Gumarwin areas for sandstone type uranium deposits in Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh. Discovery of high grade radioactive zone at the contact of MCT and Berinag Formation, Chamoli district,U.P, and in Dhule quartzite, Doda District, J&K. Discovered molybdenum mineral and also suspected carbonatite in this setup.

He worked in Sonrai basin for phosphorite and unconformity type uranium deposits. During exploration discovered syenites and alkali granites in that area that had played a role in uranium mineralization

Characterized Bundhelkhand granite, the basement and its contact with Vindhyans in Sivapuri district of U.P. as a favourable target for uranium mineralization. The radioactive horizons identified in the migmatites of Lilasi and Kudri area, Sonbhadra district, UP were explored by drilling.

In North Easter Region, Shillong worked both in Petrology laboratory and field. This multi-tasking work in both field and laboratory has brought to light for the first time the contribution of acid volcanics as a source of uranium apart from Mylleum granite to the Cretatious Mahadek Formation, which hosts a sand stone type deposit. In the lab, studied many rock suites of NE region especially sampchampi cabonatites. Estimated the REE resources.

Further, discovered Pyroclastics and a Dyke in the Mahadek Formation that led to rethink on the stratigraphy, depositional history of sand stone type uranium deposit and age of the Mahadek Formation of Meghalya Plateau.

In 1999, posted in Beach sand and off shore investigation group, Hyderabad. He had worked all along South Andhra coast from Nellore to Visakhapatnam and instrumental in locating sizeable heavy mineral deposits along Pudimadaka ,Visakhapatnam district, Amalapuram, Malikipuram, Narasapur and Avanigadda areas of Krishna Godavari basin, and worked for brief stint on Orissa Madras .Kerala, Karnataka and Maharastra, Gujarat coasts.

His understanding and analyses of the areas lead to delineate heavy mineral deposit in Mudflat environment (Avanigadda) and palaeo strandlines for the first time in the K-G basin.

During the exploration for the heavy mineral beach placers, his scientific aptitude had led to the discoveries likes

  • Natural gas at shallow depths in Amalapuram coast,
  • Xenotime in the Narasapur coast and
  • Micro-diamonds in the Avanigadda beach placers.
  • Role of paleo channels, coastal tectonics in the distribution of heavy minerals in the KG basin

These discoveries had created interest among the scientific communities like ONGC and GSI.

His List of Publications:

  • Incidence of molybdenite in the crystalline limestone of Berinag Formation Ghansali area, Tehri district, Uttarnchal, 2008,Jour.Geol.Soc.India,v. 7 A.V.Subrahmanyam and L.Siddhiram Reddy
  • Discovery of heavy mineral rich sand bodies in the Orissa Bengal coast through remote sensing technique, 2008, curr.Sci. . K. Jagannadha Rao, A.V.Subrahmanyam, Abinav Kumar, A.K.Chaturvedi and T.SunilKumar
  • Discovery of micro- diamonds in beach placers of the east coast, Andhra Pradesh. A.V.Subrahmanyam etal. 2005, Current Science vol.88, 25, April, p.1227- 1228
  • Occurrence of Xenotime in the Narsapur beach Placers, West Godavari District. A.P A.V.Subrahmanyam etal. 2004, Current Science, Vol.87, 10, P. 1458 – 1461
  • Natural gas at Shallow depth in the placer sands of Amalapuram coast, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh – M. Nageswara Rao, T. Desapathi, A.V.Subrahmanyam, R.D.Deshmukh, G.Viswanadhan, R.M.Sinha 2004, Current Science, V. 87, 2, P. 144 - 146
  • A note on Petrography and Chemistry of Microgranular enclaves and granitoids around Talbehat, Lalitpur distict, Uttar Pradesh – A.V.Subrahmanyam and K.K Sinha, and A.K.Bagchi 2005,Jour.Geological Society of India, V.65P. 92 - 96
  • Depositional Environment and age of the Mahadek Formation of Wahblei River section, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya -- S.N. Kak and A.V.Subrahmanyam 2002, Jour. Geological Society of India, vol. 60.pp.151 - 162
  • Discovery of Pyroclastics and a Dyke in the Mahadek Formation of Meghalaya Plateau
  • --A.V.Subrahmanyam etal. 2000, Current Science, V.78, 10 pp.1189-1190
  • Volcanic tuff in the Lower Mahadek Formation of Meghalaya Plateau: Implications on Uranium source – A.V.Subrahmanyam etal. 1997, JOAMS, v. 5 p.73- 79
  • Uranium mineralization in the Proterozoic migmatites of Kudri – Lilasi, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh Bikash Sengupta, A.K.Bhattacharya and A.V.Subrahmanyam 1998. JOAMS v.6, P.127-133
  • Occurrence of REE in Panchpatmali Bauxite Deposit and Red mud, Koraput District, Orissa. – A.V.Subrahmanyam and Jagmer Singh 1997 Jour. Geological Society of India .V. 50. PP.369- 372
  • Nodular Laterite from Panchpatmali Bauxite deposit, Koraput district Orissa, Evidence for Neotectonism from East Coast Bauxite Province- A.V.Subrahmanyam etal. 1996. IJES .v. 23, p.147 - 160A

MR. V.U.S.B BHUSHAN KUMAR

Mr. V.U.S.B Bhushan Kumar holds a Bachelors Degree in Arts and Law from Ranchi University and Osmania University. He is an Advocate on the Bar Council of the state of Andhra Pradesh. He has immense experience in the mining industry. He has also applied for grant of Mining lease for Silica Sand and Yellow Ochre in the state of Andhra Pradesh and has received Environmental Clearance for the same.

Mr. Bhushan Kumar with his immense knowledge and experience has been vital to the growth of the organisation and has been a pioneer in paving a better future for the company.

He has been the driving force in every organization he has been associated with and has set an example with his unique skills and approach.

MR. AMHILPUR MANOJ KUMAR

Mr. Amhilpur Manoj Kumar holds an Integrated Masters’ degree in Geology and Geophysics and a Bachelors’ degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. His technical skills include ArcGIS, Auto CAD, Surfer, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.

He has been associated with Ahome Consultants Private Limited as the Executive Geologist and has achieved several accomplishments during his professional tenure.

Some of which are:

May, 2016

Detailed exploration of heavy mineral beach sands for Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation in Srikakulam, India.
Performed DGPS Survey, core drilling, laboratory analysis and reserve estimation for 1284 hectares area.
Proved 8.3 million tons of heavy mineral beach sand deposit.

January, 2017

Detailed exploration of heavy mineral beach sands for Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation in Srikakulam, India.
Performed DGPS Survey, core drilling, laboratory analysis and reserve estimation for 3618 hectares area.
Proved 27.24 million tons of heavy mineral beach sand deposit.

May, 2017

Exploration of Limestone, Iron ore and Potash minerals for Essel group in Eritrea.
Worked as a consultant for the company and helped in identifying mineral rich zones using remote sensing and field visit.
Prepared a feasibility report for Iron ore deposit in Ghaddem area.

October, 2017

Establishment of pilot plant for Singareni Colliers Company limited in Ramagundem, India
Established a pilot plant for preparation of civil construction sand of IS: 383 standards from coal overburden material.
This project was first of its kind in India.
Proved product was certified by reputed laborites and was used in civil construction works.

November, 2017

Feasibility study of Tantalum, Niobium and Tin mineral for East Africa Natural Resources in Ntungamo, Uganda.
Proved 2 million tons of ore deposit in the area.
Carried out exploration work i.e. stream sediments, soil, hard rock sampling and analysis, drilling operations.
Prepared a feasibility report.

August, 2018

Feasibility studies of extraction of silica sand in 1550 acres area, Thangadh, Surendranagar district, Gujarat.
Carried out remote sensing studies, resistivity survey, sampling, drilling and chemical analysis throughout the area.
Proved 90 million tons deposit of silica sand upto 15m depth.

September, 2018

G4 level mineral exploration of limestone for Telangana Mineral Development Corporation limited in Orissa and Jharkhand, India.
Carried out Geological mapping, remote sensing studies, sampling, laboratory analysis, pitting & trenching and drilling operations.

July, 2019

Exploration of Tin mineral for VMK Tin Mining/ Sun and Sand in Kikagati, Uganda.
Using remote sensing, geochemical sampling/analysis and drilling proved tin reserve of 6000 tons in hard-rock and alluvial deposits.
Performing opencast and underground mining activities in the study area.
Designed a mineral processing plant and taken care of the operations.

October, 2019

Establishment of Processed Overburden plant for Stowing sand in Singareni Colliers Company limited in Kothagudem, India
Was awarded with a tender for supply of processed OB by setting up a POB plant for stowing purpose in underground mines near four different areas in the Telangana state.
Designed and executed the whole processing plant.

In addition, he has also led some other projects including:

  • Design and execution of mineral processing plant for different minerals.
  • Preparation and studies of samples using XRF.
  • Petrography and microscopic studies of various minerals.

MR. G.S RAVI

Mr. G.S. Ravi holds a Masters’ Degree in Geology from Osmania University, Hyderabad. In addition, he has also completed a few management courses namely, Decision Support System’ organised by Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI), Hyderabad.
Course on ‘Excellence in Leadership’ of the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bangalore
Mr. Ravi has published 24 scientific papers in Journals and presentations in seminar and symposia mostly on Beach Sand deposits of India.
Mr. G.S. Ravi is currently working as a Consultant for Beach Sand Projects, M/s GeoSolutions, Hyderabad and has been a former Associate Project Director, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Visakhapatnam.

Mr. G.S Ravi has held several senior level posts:

. In charge, Beach sand Exploration, AMD, Visakhapatnam during 1995 – 2005
Dy. Regional Director, Eastern Region, AMD, Dept. of Atomic Energy during 2005 – 2007
Associated Project Director, BARC, Visakhapatnam: 2007- 2012

Work Experience:

Project Management of Mineral Sands deposits in India in general and East Coast of India in particular from discovery to proving of mineral resource.
Organizing Exploration programmes with respect to Uranium Exploration across India
Project Management - From Site Selection, land Acquisition, Project planning and establishment of Nuclear Research & Development Centre at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Organizing Environmental Related work from initial Planning to Environmental clearance including completion of REIA & CEIA Reports.
Good knowledge of Skills – Technical, Computer and organizational and its adaptation for the projects.
Maintaining Excellent inter personnel and Extra-departmental relations with Central/State Governments authorities.

DR. ATANU PURKAYASTHA

Dr. Atanu Purkayastha is a Graduate and Post-graduate in Agricultural Sciences from GB Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar. He is MBA from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow and PhD from IIT Kharagpur on Land Reforms and Livelihood Generation.

He was recipient of SJ Jindal Trust Scholarship during Undergraduate Programme and ICAR Junior Fellowship during Master’s Program.

Dr. Purkayastha qualified Civil Services Examination in 1983 and was selected for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), West Bengal cadre.

In West Bengal, he served in various capacities, viz., District Magistrate, Labour Commissioner, Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Principal Secretary of the Departments of Disaster Management, Food Processing & Horticulture and as Additional Chief Secretary.

He has served in Government of India as Director and Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperation and as Secretary of the Central Information Commission.

Dr Purkayastha has published about a dozen of papers pertaining to agriculture, food and disaster management policies.

Post retirement, Dr Purkayastha is engaged as Independent Director, Arbitrator and was Consultant with the World Bank in New Delhi.