Our Advisors

Shri Guru Prasad Mishra, who joined the Odisha Administrative Service in 1979 and was promoted to the Indian Administrative Service in 1991 for his exemplary work, is widely respected for his integrity, empathy, and people-centric governance. His early postings in tribal regions, including roles in Sundargarh as Project Administrator and ADM (Welfare), saw him champion inclusive development and pioneer participatory forest protection through the creation of Bana Suraksha Samitis.

As Officer on Special Duty to the Chief Secretary, Odisha, he coordinated files across 32 departments, gaining comprehensive insight into statewide governance and policy frameworks. Later, as Collector of Jharsuguda, he provided visionary leadership during a period of rapid industrial growth, balancing economic expansion with welfare and infrastructure development.

Across decades of service, Shri Mishra has been recognized for his strategic clarity, community empowerment initiatives, and unwavering dedication to the holistic development of Odisha.

Er. Ashok Basa, a distinguished structural engineer and topper in Civil Engineering from NIT Rourkela (1980), is renowned for his expertise in bridges, hydraulic structures, and rehabilitation of heritage infrastructure. His contributions include landmark projects such as the 2000m PSC bridge across the Mahanadi at Jobra, the 1800m RCC flyover in Cuttack, and the rehabilitation of the historic Brahmani railway bridge at Jenapur.

Recognized with prestigious honors including the Distinguished Alumnus Award (2024) from NIT Rourkela, the S.B. Joshi Memorial Award (2014), and multiple Indian Roads Congress medals, he has also co-edited a seminal book on structural rehabilitation. A member of apex national committees on Bridges Specifications & Standards and the National Building Code, he has served as President of the Institution of Engineers (India) and currently holds global leadership roles, including Executive Vice President of the World Federation of Engineering Organisations (WFEO) and Chair of its Strategic Planning Committee.

Widely invited as a speaker across continents and serving on conservation committees for the Jagannath Temple, Puri, Sun Temple, Konark, and Ratna Bhandar, Mr. Basa exemplifies professional excellence and continues to contribute actively to engineering advancement both nationally and internationally.