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'''Ranjana Kumar''' (born December 10, 1945) is an [[Indian banking|Indian banker]] who served as Vigilance Commissioner in [[Central Vigilance Commission]] and Chairperson of [[National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development]] (NABARD). She had begun her banking career in 1966 as a probationary officer in [[Bank of India]] where she served in various positions. When the [[Government of India]] appointed her as the Chairperson and managing Director of the [[Indian Bank]], she became the first woman to become head of a [[public sector]] bank in [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Avadhuta|first=Mahesh|date=2017-04-25|title=Osmania University alumnus was 1st top banker in India|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/250417/osmania-university-alumnus-was-1st-top-banker-in-india.html|access-date=2021-05-13|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> | |||
==Early life and career== | |||
Ranjana Kumar's father was working in the [[Indian Air Force|Air Force of India]], and her father's transfers to different air bases took her to different places in India. She was educated in different places in different schools, including schools located in [[Mumbai]], [[Kolkata]], [[Kanpur]], and [[Coimbatore]]. She once recalled that she always found her a ''the newcomer at school''. She graduated from Women's college, [[Hyderabad (India)|Hyderabad]]. Although she had a dream to pursue a career in medical profession, she could not secure a seat in a medical college. | |||
==Early life== | |||
Ranjana | |||
She also did a course in music (namely, Sangeet Bhushan), and in Hindi (namely, Virashad). She also learnt a bit of [[Bharat Natyam]] and [[Kathak]]. She also became a good orator, representing her college in several inter-collegiate debate and elocution competitions. She got admitted in the Osmania University (Hyderabad), to pursue a post-graduation course in Public administration. At that point, Bank of India, one of the premier commercial bank of India, came with an offer of job to her, and she joined the Bank as a probationary officer in February 1966. | She also did a course in music (namely, Sangeet Bhushan), and in Hindi (namely, Virashad). She also learnt a bit of [[Bharat Natyam]] and [[Kathak]]. She also became a good orator, representing her college in several inter-collegiate debate and elocution competitions. She got admitted in the Osmania University (Hyderabad), to pursue a post-graduation course in Public administration. At that point, Bank of India, one of the premier commercial bank of India, came with an offer of job to her, and she joined the Bank as a probationary officer in February 1966. | ||
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''"Happiness at home is extremely essential for mental and physical well-being."'' | ''"Happiness at home is extremely essential for mental and physical well-being."'' | ||
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==Bibliography== | |||
* A New Beginning: The Turnaround Story of Indian Bank - 2009.<ref name="AMAZON">{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/New-Beginning-Turnaround-Story-Indian/dp/0070153043|title=A New Beginning: The Turnaround Story of Indian Bank|via=Amazon book store|work=amazon.in|date=12 Jun 2009|access-date=16 Jun 2021}}</ref> | |||
==Awards== | |||
* Professional Manager of the Year - 2014<ref name="REDIFF">{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/money/2004/feb/20sld3.htm|title=Top women achievers in biz|via=Rediff/Money|work=rediff.com|date=|access-date=3 Jul 2021}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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[[Category:Indian women bankers]] | [[Category:Indian women bankers]] | ||
[[Category:Indian bankers]] | [[Category:Indian bankers]] | ||
[[Category:Businesswomen from Andhra Pradesh]] | [[Category:Businesswomen from Andhra Pradesh]] | ||
[[Category:1945 births]] | |||
{{India-business-bio-stub}} | {{India-business-bio-stub}} | ||
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Ranjana Kumar | |
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| Vigilance Commissioner[1] | |
| In office 2005–2009 | |
| Chairperson of NABARD[1] | |
| In office 2003–2005 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 10, 1945 |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Alma mater | University College for Women, Koti |
| Occupation | Banker |
Ranjana Kumar (born December 10, 1945) is an Indian banker who served as Vigilance Commissioner in Central Vigilance Commission and Chairperson of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). She had begun her banking career in 1966 as a probationary officer in Bank of India where she served in various positions. When the Government of India appointed her as the Chairperson and managing Director of the Indian Bank, she became the first woman to become head of a public sector bank in India.[2]
Early life and career[edit | edit source]
Ranjana Kumar's father was working in the Air Force of India, and her father's transfers to different air bases took her to different places in India. She was educated in different places in different schools, including schools located in Mumbai, Kolkata, Kanpur, and Coimbatore. She once recalled that she always found her a the newcomer at school. She graduated from Women's college, Hyderabad. Although she had a dream to pursue a career in medical profession, she could not secure a seat in a medical college.
She also did a course in music (namely, Sangeet Bhushan), and in Hindi (namely, Virashad). She also learnt a bit of Bharat Natyam and Kathak. She also became a good orator, representing her college in several inter-collegiate debate and elocution competitions. She got admitted in the Osmania University (Hyderabad), to pursue a post-graduation course in Public administration. At that point, Bank of India, one of the premier commercial bank of India, came with an offer of job to her, and she joined the Bank as a probationary officer in February 1966.
Quotes[edit | edit source]
Some selected quotes from Kumar are:
"Women play many roles in our society. A clear understanding of the demands of these roles coupled with a well-balanced approach in life can go a long way in enabling a woman to do justice to her balancing act."
"Happiness at home is extremely essential for mental and physical well-being."
Bibliography[edit | edit source]
- A New Beginning: The Turnaround Story of Indian Bank - 2009.[3]
Awards[edit | edit source]
- Professional Manager of the Year - 2014[4]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The Winners" (PDF). india-alt.com. 26 November 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2021 – via india-alt.com Article.
- ↑ Avadhuta, Mahesh (25 April 2017). "Osmania University alumnus was 1st top banker in India". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
- ↑ "A New Beginning: The Turnaround Story of Indian Bank". amazon.in. 12 June 2009. Retrieved 16 June 2021 – via Amazon book store.
- ↑ "Top women achievers in biz". rediff.com. Retrieved 3 July 2021 – via Rediff/Money.
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