Rajan Vishal, a 2008 batch IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre, is undergoing a nine-week fellowship programme at the prestigious University of Oxford. Vishal is serving as Director, Jal Jeevan Mission in the state government.
At Oxford, he is pursuing Chevening Gurukul Fellowship on Leadership and Excellence, which is fully sponsored by Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) – a UK government department responsible for representing and promoting British interests worldwide.
A Commerce graduate with Honours, Vishal already has multiple post graduate degrees – MA (Economics), MBA and MA (Public Policy). He is also Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB).
Before going to Oxford University, he is already an alumnus of the prestigious Harvard University where he did Master of Public Administration, Certificate in Management, Leadership and Decision Sciences, Power and Influence for Positive Impact.
What does the programme covers?
The curriculum of the programme covers global integration, economics, science and technology, international governance, social challenges, and leadership skills. The course culminates in research and the presentation of a public policy strategy, and it includes numerous site visits throughout the UK and Europe.
How prestigious is the programme?
The fellowship programme is one of the most prestigious professional course in the world. Every year, University of Oxford selects 12 fellows from India after a rigorous assessment process.
Through this cutting-edge programme, India's future leaders will be aware of the opportunities and problems of modern global integration, the leadership abilities to take the lead in addressing these issues, and the knowledge to transform these into practice and policy.
Vivek Shukla is a management graduate who has worked in corporate worked for 20 years and is now pursuing his passion — news.
