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Ranjana Kumar
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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]
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]
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]
- A New Beginning: The Turnaround Story of Indian Bank - 2009.[3]
Awards[edit]
- Professional Manager of the Year - 2014[4]
References[edit]
- ↑ 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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