KEDARNATH RAO GHORPADE

Tel: (Mobile): +91 9967014432

+91 2227899484 (R) e-mail: gudkedar@gmail.com

Personal Profile:

An Urban Planner with a forte of ‘Problem Solving’, ‘Getting Things Done’ and ‘What Next’.
A self-starter, well balanced in conceptualization, coordination and monitoring of urban
management programs and projects and broaden the scope and execution of development
planning strategies.
People manager with excellent soft skills, motivator and mentor of the team and recognize
individual contributions.

Statement of Purpose:

Be qualitatively engaged in Urban Management and Planning profession and contribute towards
integrated planning systems for inclusive planning.

Work History:

 A result oriented urban management and planning professional with over 34 years of
experience with premier organizations in government and private sector;
 Mehta & Associates as Chief Urban Planner from June 2015
 Privilege Hi – Tech Infrastructure Ltd as a Sr. Vice President (Design & Development
Planning) and Business Head Vijaydurg Ports Private Limited from April 2010 till May
2015.
 Free Lance Consultant associated with LEA Associates and Asian Development Bank
from June 2009 to March 2010. (ADB till September 2010)
 Reliance Industries Limited promoted Mumbai Special Economic Zone / Rewas Port
Limited as a President from June 2006 to May 2009
 MMRDA as a Junior Planner to Chief Planner Feb 1982 to June 2006

Experience And Core Competencies:

 Experience in all aspects of Urban Management covering municipal management,

institutional and capacity development, project identification, planning, financing,
coordination, monitoring and reporting of municipal infrastructure projects and programs –
estimated cost Rs. 2000 crores covering seven municipal corporations, thirteen municipal
councils under Government of India supported Mega City Scheme, MMRDA’s own funds
and Mumbai Urban Development Revolving Fund.
 Rehabilitation and Resettlement of urban infrastructure project impacted beneficiaries –
carry out need assessment and land use development potential analysis, stakeholder
engagement, negotiations, conflict resolution, selection of eligible beneficiary, allotment of
tenurial rights of legal formal housing and handover free of encumbrances project land for
project execution – estimated cost Rs. 1500 crores covering one lakh project beneficiaries
and successfully shifted about 20,000 households under World Bank assisted Mumbai
Urban Transport Project.
 Land-use and real estate planning for urban affordable housing across cross section of the
income profile, slum improvement, municipal management and technical training for
capacity building under World Bank assisted Mumbai Urban Development Project – Rs. 480
crores benefitting one lakh land infrastructure serviced beneficiaries, one lakh slum
households for providing security of tenure, formation of three municipal corporations –
Thane Kalyan and Navi Mumbai and over 20 technical studies.
 Team member of the revised Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Plan and contributed on the
land policy,
 Environment planning and impact assessment of land use and infrastructure projects and
multi-purpose all weather port – estimated cost Rs. 3000 crores.
 Urban heritage conservation management for UNESCO declared World Heritage Site at
Elephanta Caves,
 Core competencies in formulation of Planning Strategies, its operations, regulation and
administration,
 Project identification, development, appraisal and implementation of project activities by
coordinating the optimal use of logistical, financial, land and human resources.
 Efficiently managing multi-sectoral project cycles,
 Public engagement and negotiation with different actors and stakeholders for achieving
project objects.

Academic and Professional Credentials:

 Bachelors of Arts, Economics and Geography from Government College, Udhampur,

Jammu & Kashmir - 1973 – 76
 Master’s in Geography from St. Johns College, Agra, Uttar Pradesh - 1976-78
 Master’s in Urban & Regional Planning from School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi -
1979-81
 PG Diploma in Housing, Planning and Building with specialization in Housing from Institute
of Housing and Urban Development Studies, Rotterdam - 1991-91
 Special PG Diploma in Management of Integrated Local Development from Human
Settlement Management Institute (HSMI), New Delhi and Institute of Housing and Urban
Development Studies (IHS), Rotterdam - 1997-97.
 Post-Graduate Diploma in Urban Environmental Management And Law, from WWF-India &
NLU, Delhi, 2013 - 14.
 Currently pursuing registration for PhD in Environmental Sciences from Mumbai University
with a proposed topic on ‘Urban Sustainability And Future of Eco-Cities: An Environmental
Perspective, Case Study Thane City’.

Trainings

 Executive Development Program on ‘Integrated Local Planning and Development

Strategies’ from Centre for Symbiosis of Technology, Environment and Management
(STEM), Bangalore, 1996.
 Maharashtra State Certificate in Information Technology (MS-CIT), 2003
Career Highlights:

Free Lance Consultant Jan 2016 - Ongoing

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Consultant Mumbai,
India

Job Responsibilities:

 Provide technical expertise for Land use Planning, Urban Project Development and
Environment and Social Impact Assessment on Township, Infrastructure, Redevelopment
Projects.

Mehta & Associates June 2015 – Dec 2015

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Chief Urban Planner (Urban Planning) Indore, India

Job Responsibilities:

 Lead the Urban Planning Division for developing Urban Planning Projects, Interact and
Coordinate with Government and Municipal Authorities for Smart City proposals;
 Structure and develop the Smart City Proposals project content,
 Develop the model Citizen Engagement content, process, identify different off-line and
online methods,
 Graphic design inputs for web page designing, brochures, survey formats,
 Branding and visioning exercise based on desk research, citizen inputs and case
studies,
 Municipal performance information and data collection,
 Reconnaissance site visits and detailed site visits, photo documentation, mapping using
Google Maps, Auto-Cad Drawings, GIS maps for selection of Area Based projects,
 SWOT analysis for Area Based (Brown and Green Field Projects),
 Identify possible Pan City ICT based solutions for urban infrastructure planning and
management based on interactions with concerned authorities and citizens,
 Structuring the ‘Qualitative Citizen Inputs into Quantifiable Measurable Planning Inputs’,
 Financial assessment of the area based development projects,
 Work break down structure of assignments and work delegation and monitoring.
 Preparation of presentations and visuals,
 Report writing for proposals and policy interventions.

Privilege Hi – Tech Infrastructure Ltd.

A Subsidiary of HDIL and HDIL April 2010 – May 2015
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Business Head and Sr. Vice President (Design & Development Planning) Mumbai,
India

Job Responsibilities:

 Project development for developing a multi-cargo, multi-purpose all weather deep draft port
at Vijaydurg in Maharashtra. Responsibility involved;
 Prepared of ToR’s for 9 technical, surveys, studies & investigations, finalization of
consultants, award of work, administering the Consultancies,
 Prepared of a digitized cadaster base map for one taluka comprising of 80 villages
covering an area of 68 Sq.kms., its linkage with Google maps, technical drawings,
topographical survey maps, and generating various maps as per requirements,
 Completed economic planning study of South-western & Konkan Region in Maharashtra
and North Karnataka Region to assess the development potential in terms of natural
resources and industrial development,
 Financial assessment of the development of the port, debt structuring and financial plan,
 Assessed the railway and road connectivity of the proposed port with rest of the western
India covering an area of radius of about 500 kms. from the port,
 Market assessment of the potential cargo, its primary, secondary and tertiary hinterland,
 Rapid environmental assessment around the port, development conflicts, land suitability,
impacts of proposed Jaitapur Nuclear Power Plant,
 Rapid assessment of the impact of the Vijaydurg Fort on the planning and development
of the proposed port and compilation of the information for preparation of fort restoration
and its heritage conservation plan and CSR Plans for inclusive planning of local citizens,
 Prepared the organization structure, manpower planning and recruitment plan for port
planning, execution and operations,
 Represented the Company in all meetings with Central and State Government, Financial
Institutions, Consultants and Business Development proposals.
 Responsible for developing business processes and systems, coordination and techno
managerial support for expediting the approvals of the infrastructure and development
works of the Company.
 Presented and sought approval for draft Terms of Reference for conducting
Environmental Impact Assessment for the Port Project from Ministry of Environment,
Forest and Climate Change, GoI.
 Identified Industrial ‘Non Performing Assets’ for acquisition and sanitizing the assets and
preparing financially viable business proposals.

Free Lance Consultant August 2009 – March 2010

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Director Mumbai,
India

Project: IND TA 4965 - Sustainable Coastal Protection and Management Investment

Program Aided by ADB for Maharashtra, Karnataka and Goa – Project Management
Consultant ANZDEC/ADB (Completed)

The ADB had provided grant assistance to Government of India for the technical study of the
above Project. ADB has appointed ANZDEC for the overall project management of the technical
study. My current assignment includes;

 Overall techno managerial support and assistance to the Government of Maharashtra and
Maharashtra Maritime Board with the completion of the activities on the project readiness
check list for loan negotiations including the preparation of the necessary agreements and
procurement procedures or any other incidental requirement for expediting the approval and
implementation of the project.
 Support MMB and ADB to address all the technical, financial, contractual and administrative
issues necessary for approval of the project from GoM, GoI and ADB.
 Support GoM for preparation of the Cabinet Note, discussion with various government
departments, preparing letters and complete documentation.
 Coordinate the ADB Mission visits, prepare agenda notes in consultation with MMB and
GoM for project review.

Project: Revision of Development Plan for Greater Mumbai 2010 – 2034

Consultant LEA Associates South Asia (P) Ltd. (LASA) (Completed)

Provided the technical inputs for preparation of the bid proposal for the revision of Mumbai DP
including review of the land use, redevelopment and slum policy, development control
regulations, growth trends, information systems and institutional arrangements. The assignment
included;
 Represented as Deputy Team Leader and qualified in the technical selection and made the
proposal presentation to the evaluation team,
 Collection, compilation and documentation of all relevant planning and development data,
documents and records on Mumbai,
 Analysis of the interventions and growth trends in terms of land use, slums and housing, real
estate, infrastructure development and institutional development,
 Prepared a situation report and setting the growth perspectives for incorporation in the
technical proposal and,
 Understanding the comparative planning interventions in select case studies.

Project: Preparation of Concept Plan for Clean Green and Solar Gandhinagar Master Plan
– (Completed)
Consultant to LEA Associates South Asia (P) Ltd. (LASA)

Government of Gujarat (GoG) has appointed LASA for preparation of the CGS Master Plan for
Gandhinagar.
 As part of the assignment carried out the real estate market assessment within Gandhinagar
and its surrounding area.
 Identified opportunities for activating the real estate market in Gandhinagar through
decontrolling the government monopoly on land allotment.
 Identified and suggested to GoG the opportunity for redevelopment of dilapidated staff
quarters through private sector involvement through PPP route.
 Identified and suggested to GoG for re-densification of prime corridors and areas to
generate revenue and import economic activity.
 Carried out public consultation with 30 individuals and groups comprising retired senior
bureaucrats, management consultants, business groups, developers, real estate agents,
builder associations, activists, government technical officials, and citizen groups to assess
the potential of revitalizing Gandhinagar.
Project: Preparation of Zonal Master Plan for inner city of Indore –
Consultant to LEA Associates South Asia (P) Ltd. (LASA) (Completed)

Government of Madhya Pradesh invited proposals from 8 consultants including LASA for
preparation of the Zonal Plan for two inner city zones as part of the Master Plan for Indore.
 Represented LASA as a Team Leader and qualified in the technical selection and made the
proposal presentation to the evaluation team.
 Presented to the selection panel the detailed landuse, economic activity, demography,
infrastructure and deficiency analysis and assessment.
 Based on the analysis and assessment suggested ‘market friendly negotiated development’
with higher FSI through cluster development approach for revitalizing and improving the
natural and urban environment of the inner city.

RIL supported Rewas Port Limited October 2007 – March 2009

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President - Rehabilitation & Land Mumbai,
India

A Special Purpose Vehicle was formed between Rewas Ports Limited and Maharashtra
Maritime Board for developing a Greenfield Port near Rewas in Alibag Taluka with a 35 km deep
navigation channel and development of about 40 sq.kms area for port activities.
 Prepared the complete proposal for transfer of Inter Tidal Lands required for project
development including geo-engineering drawings, valuation and seek approvals from
various levels of government and district administration offices.
 Identified, delineated and prepared proposal for transfer of government lands for project
development, valuation, prepare cadastre maps, overlay infrastructure maps to mitigate third
party claims and seek approvals from various government and district administration offices.
 Identified, delineated and prepared proposal for transfer of forest lands for project
development, valuation, afforestation plan and seek approvals from various district
administration offices and held discussions with various levels of central and state
government officials for identifying the process and timeline for approvals and permissions.
 Prepared the base paper for assessing the fish losses including the delineations of the
different fish catch zones, use of different fishing gears, demographic and socio-economic
analysis of fishermen and the fish catch, market valuation of different types of fish
production.
 Prepared the Terms of Reference for assessing the fish losses impact study for submission
to State Government for approval and monitored the study with Government of India
research institution.
 Identified and assessed socio-political risk for project development and maintained rapport
with local elected representatives and leaders for mitigating the risks.

RIL supported Mumbai Special Economic Zone June 2006 – September 2007
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President - Rehabilitation & Resettlement Mumbai, India

A SEZ was being developed in Panvel, Uran and Pen spread over 45 villages covering a
population of about 80,000 on about 10,000 ha of land.
 Prepared the socio-economic data base linking land records and population database to
decide the list of eligible persons to receive land acquisition compensations and
rehabilitation package benefits and to monitor cost overruns and audits.
 Prepared a Rehabilitation package for the project affected persons which was approved by
the State Government.
 Promoted and delivered the Corporate Social Responsibility benefits of health and
education programs and micro credit to Self Help Groups of women in the affected villages.
 Mitigated socio-political risks and gained access into social groups and built rapport with
villagers.

MMRDA January 2004 – June 2006

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Chief Planner - Rehabilitation & Resettlement Mumbai,
India

World Bank provided financial assistance for implementing the Mumbai Urban Transport Project
(MUTP). Two implemented components were improvements of road corridor and railway
corridor. Both the corridors had about 20,000 structure encroachments and 1,00,000 persons.
Responsibility was to clear the lands and hand over developable land free of encumbrances to
the contractors and project implementing authority and provide housing with secured tenurial
rights.
 Overall co-ordination and monitoring of the rehabilitation and resettlement component
including organizing meetings with World Bank, Government of India, Government of
Maharashtra, contractors, project affected persons/households, elected representative,
community leaders and project implementing agencies.
 Implemented the rehabilitation and resettlement action plan and handed over major portion
of the land free of encumbrances for implementation of railway and road project.
 Developed a computer based PAP identification, selection, eligibility and allotment process
model as per the World Bank and State Government policies.
 Carried out a detailed market assessment study of the commercial structures impacted by
the rail and road projects to understand the market value of the encroached lands for
deciding a ‘fair compensation’ as per World Bank guidelines.
 Provided housing units to all the affected households with secure tenurial rights in
permanent structures with all supporting amenities and facilities.
 Conceptualized and implemented a tenement allotment, inventory and asset management
computer model for the displaced households to ensure due diligence is carried out in the
eligibility and allotment process.
 Procured the defense land allotment required for project implementation from the Defense
Authorities.

MMRDA June 2004 – October 2004

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Chief Planner - In charge Planning Division Mumbai,
India

Planning Division was responsible for overall planning and coordination of the development
activities in the MMR and providing financial assistance to 7 Municipal Corporations and 13
Municipal Councils.
 Responsible for selection and awarding the contract for ‘Refurbishment of Marine Drive’.
 Awarding a study on Documentation and compilation of ‘Listing of Heritage Structures and
Precincts in Greater Mumbai’ through the Mumbai Metropolitan Heritage Conservation
Society.
 Providing funds for implementing infrastructure projects in MMR.
 Supervising the development administration in MMR.
 Member of the MMR-Heritage Society and MMR-Environment Society supported by
MMRDA which provided financial assistance for undertaking heritage and environment
conservation studies in MMR,

MMRDA May 1996 – December 2004

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Senior Planner - Planning Division Mumbai,
India

The position entailed seeking approval of the Regional Plan For Mumbai Metropolitan Region
1996 – 2011 and providing financial assistance for infrastructure development and
augmentation in the Municipal Corporations and Municipal councils and coordinating and
monitoring the growth trends of the metropolitan region.
 Prepared two infrastructure development proposals for Rs. 800.00 crores and Rs. 1200.00
crores under Eighth and Nine Year Plan respectively for seeking Government of India
approval and finances under the Mega City Scheme, a GoI Scheme.
 Prepared technical and financial appraisal reports for different infrastructure projects
including water supply, roads, road and rail over bridges, pedestrian over bridges and under
passes, station area schemes, storm water drains and nalla training, sewerage networks
and other municipal engineering and infrastructure works under the Mumbai Urban
Development Project - Revolving Fund with an investment requirement of over Rs. 500.00
crores.
 Coordinated and monitored the execution of the projects and provided financial assistance
under the Mega City Scheme and MUDP (RF) and resolved all audit queries at Central and
State Government levels.
 Prepared detailed financial plans, project schedules, resolved technical bottlenecks, drafted
loan agreements for Corporations and Councils and prepared utilization certificates for
submission to Central and State Governments.
 Development administration and permission for projects ranging from housing layouts, ware
housing and storage godowns, holiday resorts, film studios, petrol pumps on highways,
thermal power plants, jetties, communication and power transmission towers, and liquefied
gas transmissions pipelines, development in buffer zones of environmental protection and
heritage conservation zones and land use modification/change proposals.
 Technical Coordination of the Privatization Policy for Infrastructure Development in
Maharashtra and involved in the formulation of the draft ‘Maharashtra Infrastructure
Development and Support Act’ (MIDAS Act).
 Responsible for project preparation of ‘Essel World Tourism and Recreation Management’
report in Mumbai for promotion of private investment in tourism sector.
 Responsible for project preparation of ‘Elephanta Island World Heritage Site’ report for
submission to UNESCO.

MMRDA September 1996 – March 1997

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Senior Planner - Town and Country Planning Division Mumbai,
India

Real Estate and Marketing of Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) Plots

 Carried out a market demand assessment for high end plot client’s requirement including
British Council, US Embassy, Large Multi National Corporate, and clients with potential to
induce FDI’s.
 Evaluated 10 and shortlisted 6 Real Estate Consultants to be appointed as a ‘Retainer on
Success Fee Approach’ for marketing plots in BKC.
 Prepared tender documents for sale of Hospitality and Food Courts and Cuisine Plots,
Commercial Plots, and Finance and Finance related activities plots and invited bids and
submitted allotment proposal to the competent authority.
 Conceptualized the plot allotment and plot inventory management model for BKC.

MMRDA February 1982 – May 1996

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Junior Planner – Planner - Planning Division Mumbai,
India

Identification, Appraisal, Financing, Implementation, Coordination & Monitoring and Completion

of largest World Bank assisted urban low income affordable housing and infrastructure
development project with a total outlay of US$ 198 million and project cost of Rs. 282.33 crores.
(Project completed at a cost of US$ 193 million with a project cost of Rs. 435 crores.)
 Slum survey, site and area appraisal, infrastructure, physical structure and land ownership
analysis with a view to transfer of tenure to slum dwellers.
 Preparing an inventory of government lands in MMR, site selection, site appraisal,
connectivity and infrastructure availability, environmental parameters of all identified lands.
 Costing, pricing, financing and cost recovery and development of 1,000 ha. of government
land for plotting over 1,25,000 serviced plots at Charkop, Gorai, Versova, Airoli, Kopar
Khairane, Nerul, Kalamboli and New Panvel.
 Municipal infrastructure improvements programs for Solid Waste Management, Water
Supply, and improvement of municipal administration.
 Involved in the need assessment for establishment of three municipal corporations of
Thane, Kalyan and Navi Mumbai.
 Project and annual budgeting, sources and application and marketing of serviced plots and
revenue generation for the project

Professional Associations & Membership

 Professional Fellow Member of Institute of Town Planners of India, New Delhi.

 Member of Bombay Geographical Society, Mumbai.
 Member of Geomatics Society of India, Delhi.
 Alumni of Institute of Housing and Urban Development Studies, Rotterdam.
 Alumni of Human Settlement Management Institute (HSMI), New Delhi.
 Member of Indian Trust for Art, Culture and Heritage, Delhi.
 Member of Bombay Natural History Society, Mumbai.

Academic Interests:
Engaged in teaching at Masters level in areas of planning procedure, road safety management,
inclusive planning, planning studio, mentoring research dissertation.

Published and presented numerous articles in national and international platforms. Recently
presented views on Sustainable Development – Future of Eco-Cities, as keynote speaker in
Oikos International organized conference on Sustainable Urbanization in Delhi.

Address For Communication:

Flat No. B-9, Rohini CHS,
Plot No. 29-30, Sector 9-A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai 400 703