- Preparation of policy papers

5. Planning Officer- Bank of Baroda, Eastern Zonal Office, Calcutta - May 10, 1984 to February 25, 1987

Acted as Manager (Planning) and coordinated the work of Planning Department of Eastern Zonal Office for more than a year in the absence of Development Manager (Planning)

Duties performed in the Planning Department are given below:

- Formulation of zonal policy guidelines having bearing on corporate objectives as laid down by the Chairman & Managing Director, business policy guidelines and environmental analysis of the Zone

- Planning and performance budgeting of Eastern Zone including the preparation of long range plan

- Managing MIS and Data Bank of the Zone

- Monitoring regionwise/areawise/zonewise perfor mance of the zone vis-à-vis targeted levels and provide guidelines to the regions for taking corrective measures periodically

- Providing guidelines to the branches for business growth such as deposit mobilization, credit deployment, improving non-fund based business and apprise them about the various development programs undertaken in different States/Regions

- Conducting specific studies like regionwise/bankwise/ statewise business performance/profitability/study of loss-making branches and preparing papers for Zonal Committee meetings for providing guidelines to regions/branches for taking corrective measures

- Coordinating Zonal Committee meetings and assisting in monitoring the decisions of the meeting

- Coordinating with Regional Training Center for conducting training programs for offficers/managers on performance budgeting

The observations made by the Inspection Team on the functioning of the Planning Department are given below:

"There has been qualitative improvement in the working of the Department since last Inspection as on March 2, 1992. The studies made by the Planning Department seems to have helped the Operational Wing of the Zone/Region in identifying the performance vis-à-vis projections in different sectors of the banking activity. The contribution made by Dr. Shyam S. Agrawal, the Specialist Officer attached to this Department in bringing out the changes is worth mentioning."

6. Lecturer in Economics - 1973 to 1984 -

In addition to teaching Economics, following activities were undertaken:

- Worked as President/Professor In-Charge of Planning Forum/Economic Associations in colleges and organized several extra curricular activities such as inter-college debates, paper reading contest, proficiency tests and conducting surveys of surrounding areas, etc.

- Was approved Lesson Script Writer for Correspondence Courses of Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra

- Was associated with University Leadership Programs of UGC and had also written a few lessons for a book for college students written under the program

- Attended Summer Institute in Economics and other Workshops in the field of education organized at Kurukshetra University

- While working as a Lecturer, I remained deeply involved in research activities. Doctorate Degree was completed during this period and some research papers were also published.

Countries visited: Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nigeria, Senegal, Camroon, Ethiopia, South Africa, UK' Canada and USA.

Assignments handled abroad:
i. Seminar on 'Export Development from Small & Medium Enterprises in ESCAP Countries organized by ITC, Geneva at Chiang Mai (Thailand) from March 7-17, 1988.
ii. Attended Senior Officials Review Meeting of the Project 'Export Development from Small & Medium Enterprises' in Singapore from Oct. 26 - 29, 1998 (Project No.RAS/86/018)
iii. Market Survey for Select Products in Mauritius - March-April, 1990.
iv. Provided Faculty Support to International Trade Center (UN), Geneva for Seminars organized in Delhi and Bangalore during October/November, 1988 and August, 1989
v. Foreign Trade Adviser to Government of Mauritius - July 1991 to June 1993
vi. Market Survey in South Africa
vii. Contact Promotion Program for Handicrafts in USA and Canada.
viii. Study on Trade and Investment Opportunities In Nigeria, Cameroon and Senegal
ix: International Trade Advisor, IAED - International Agency for Economic Development, NYC
x: Providing professional faculty support to Berlitz cross cultural, USA

Knowledge of Computers: :
Working Knowledge of computer, MS Office95 - 2000
Knowledge acquired by training both in India and USA and on the job. The copies of certificates enclosed. Independently operating computer and working on MS Word and spread sheets.

Select Publications & Studies: List enclosed
Conducted/closely supervised

Certified that the information given above is correct to the best of my knowledge.

DR. SHYAM S. AGRAWAL

ANNEXURE-I

LIST OF SELECT PUBLICATIONS:

1. 'ITPO's New York Office: An Active Catalyst Strengthening Indo-US Trade Relations' Business Times, July 1997
2. Penetrating Fortress Europe'- Financial Express, October 31,1990
3. Technology Exports with Particular Reference to Computer Software Technology from India' (Background Paper for National Workshop on Consultancy Services for Small & Medium Enterprises) - WASME - September 20-30,1989
4. An Approach to Banking Reforms' - Capital - Vol. No.196/4826, March 15-31,1986, Calcutta
5. 'No Reasons for Bankers to Rejoice'- Capital -Vol. No.196/4287, April 1-14,1986, Calcutta
6. 'Human Capital Formation through Education in Haryana' jointly with Shri M. M. Goel) - Kautilya, Haryana Economic Association, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra - 1983 84
7. 'Supply Side Economics - Its Relevance to Indian Economy' jointly with Dr. V. K. Mahajan) - Kautilya - Vol. 3, No.1+2, 1982-83, Page 44, c/o Haryana Economic Association, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
8. 'Problem of Unemployment and Scope of Labor Absorption in Rural Haryana' jointly with Dr. V. K. Mahajan), Haryana Review Vol. XVII No. 11 (Annual Number) November 1983, Page 6, Haryana Public Relations S.C.O.No.189-191, Sector-17C, Chandigarh
9. 'Recession in India - Causes and Cure' jointly with Dr. S.K.Goyal), YOJANA - Vol. .26, No. 23, Dec. 16-31,1982, Page 9, Yojana Bhavan, Parliament Street, New Delhi
10. 'EEC Cold Shouldering India' jointly with Dr. S.K. Goyal), Indo-European Affairs, July/August,1982, Page 17, Parmanand Estate,104, Friends Colony, New Delhi.
11. Several press releases, advertorials, interviews relating to various projects have been prepared and published.

ANNEXURE-II - LIST OF SELECT STUDIES/BACKGROUND PAPERS PREPARED DIRECTLY OR SUPERVISED CLOSELY:

1. Impact of Uruguay Round of Negotiations on Mauritius Economy
2. Background Paper on India's Trade Relations with East European Countries - Implications on Changing Political and Economic Scenario
3. Background Paper on Proposed Market Integration Program of EEC 1992
4. Study on Exports of Peacock Tail Feathers and its Manufactured Items
5. Study on Diversified Jute Products in India
6. Short-term Forecast of India's Exports
7. In-Country Studies on Toys & Dolls and Ceramics
8. Action Plans for Promotion of Exports from the States of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, Daman, Dium & Dadar Nagar Haveli
9. Supply Studies on Leather Manufactures, Automotive Components, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Computer Software and Processed Fruits & Vegetables
10. Market Survey for Select Products in Mauritius
11. Action Plan for Promotion of Exports of Shawls from Mizoram, Nagaland and Manipur
12. Market Survey in South Africa
13. Market Survey for Dimensional Stones in Benelux Countries
14. Business Opportunities Survey for Institutional Garments in Middle East
15. Market Survey for Footbalil and Related Items in Delhi
16. Market Survey on Select Products in Cyprus
17. Study on Trade and Investment Opportunities In Nigeria, Cameroon and Senegal
18 Export Dynamics to USA - A Strategic Approach