Dr. Nikhil Chandra Misra
Dr. Nikhil Chandra Misra obtained M. Tech. in App. Geology from the University of Saugar, M.P., India; P.G.D.B.M. from Ravi Shankar University, Raipur, C.G.; First Class Mines Manager's Certificate of Competency (R-O) from DGMS, Govt. of India; L.LB., Ph.D. from A.P.S. University, Rewa, M.P., India, all except M. Tech. during the professional job. He is a member of several professional institutes. Considered to be an environmentalist with a home in industry; has authored some acclaimed research papers. His work included Feasibility analysis for mineral industry, mineral and mine economics scheduling, optimisation, environmental studies besides, mineral exploration. Ancient mythological studies, ancient cultures, the classics of Hinduism, Cosmos and related literature are his additional leitmotifs.
Dr. Nikhil Misra has worked for M.P. State Govt. as an officer, was assigned to the United Nations Development Program "UNDP Mineral Exploration in M.P." for about three years, working for various minerals, later with JK Cement Limited in various capacities including the Vice President, remained actively involved with other group companies also, having worked on group's several projects across the country.
He figured amongst top executives and acclaimed professionals in the states of M.P. and C.G., engaged in the private sector. Under his leadership, JK bagged the prestigious 'Quality Excellence award for Best Exploration Project' in the country, instituted by World Quality Congress for a project in Panna, M.P., India for the year 2014. He is also the recipient of a 'Life Time Achievement Award' in the year 2017 for his contribution in the field of Mining Geology and Environment. He has been in the profession for about 39 years and has now undertaken writing.