Afroz Ahmad
Born
Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Alma mater
Occupation(s)Environmental scientist, civil servant, author
Notable workApplication of Environmental impact assessment in the Himalayas, Major Water Resources projects in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Central India. Policy planning related to Human Rehabilitation Displaced Due to major Water Resources Projects on the Narmada River.[1]
RelativesBekal Utsahi (father in law)

Afroz Ahmad is an Indian environment scientist and a former civil servant. He possesses United Nations expertise in Environmental management and protection and Leadership. He is credited for integrating the environment with development and ensuring sustainable development in India.[2][3]

Before joining the Indian service, he was with the United Nations Environment Programme in Germany. Presently, he is a member of the NGT National Green Tribunal Act- Apex court on Environmental Affairs of India. He was Advisor to the Government of Maharashtra for Environment, Forest and Human Rehabilitations Affair with the Status of State Guest. On 5 December 2014, Ahmad was appointed Member (Environment & Rehabilitation) of the Narmada Control Authority, Ministry of Water Resources (India) Government of India[4] by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister of India. Ahmad is Chairman/Member of various high-level national and international committees related to Environment, Forest, Development etc.

Career

Afroz Ahmad discussing Narmada Rehabilitation issue with Narendra Modi, presently Prime Minister of India on 22 July 2006.

In December 2014, Ahmad was appointed Member (Environment & Rehabilitation) in the Narmada Control Authority, Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation within the government of India.[5] Before assuming charge as Member, he was Director (Impact Assessment & Rehabilitation) in the Narmada Control Authority.[6]

Ahmad has also worked for the G. B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Ministry of Environment and Forests (India).[7]

Personal life

Afroz Ahmad married Begum Sadiya Yasmin (Afroz), daughter of poet and politician Bekal Utsahi. Sadiya is a poet and social worker.[8] He has two sons, Dr. Mohamid Afroz khan, who is a medical doctor, and Samman Afroz khan who is on 25 June 2021 nominated as Member Minority Commission Government of Uttar Pradesh for the term of three years, graduated from Cardiff University United Kingdom, and is a research analyst, strategist and a businessman.

Publications

Ahmad is the author of over 100 research papers, articles and reports on environmental management, sustainable development, policy planning, and human rehabilitation, including three papers published by The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Some notable publications are:

References

  1. ^ Baruah, Rishika (13 June 2014). "Sardar Sarovar Project rehabilitation: Dam...Damned...Duped". India Today. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
  2. ^ a b Afroz Ahmad (1999). "The Narmada Water Resources Project, India:Implementing Sustainable Development". oriprobe.com (5): 398–403, 461, 389. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  3. ^ a b Ahmad, Afroz (21 August 1999). "The Narmada Water Resources Project, India: Implementing sustainable development". eurekamag.com. 28 (5): 398–403. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  4. ^ "Narmada Control Authority". Archived from the original on 2 October 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  5. ^ "Narmada Control Authority". nca.gov.in. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  6. ^ "India: Action Alert! Act fast to stop planned Uttarakhand in Narmada". sacw.net. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  7. ^ Thakur, Baleshwar (2003). Perspective Resource Management in Developing Countries: Vol. 3 Ecological ... ISBN 9788180694882. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  8. ^ "' Sur Kavya Raas Leela' today | Free Press Journal". Archived from the original on 27 September 2016. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  9. ^ Afroz, Ahmad; Singh, Pashupati P. (1986). "Assessment of environmental impacts of Sarda Sahayak Canal irrigation project of Uttar Pradesh, government, India". International Journal of Environmental Studies. 28 (2–3): 123–130. doi:10.1080/00207238608710316.
  10. ^ Afroz, Ahmad (1988). "Environmental impacts evaluation of Gandak Canal Irrigation Project of Eastern U.P., India and Guidelines for its Management". International Journal of Environmental Studies. 32 (2–3): 137–149. doi:10.1080/00207238808710455.
  11. ^ "The Environmentalist" (PDF). Snowleopardnetwork.org. 1990. ISSN 0251-1088. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  12. ^ "[PDF]Environmental impact assessment in the Himalayas: an ecosystem approach: A. Ahmad, Ambio, 22(1), 1993, pp 4–9-Free Paper Download-FreePaperDownload.us". freepaperdownload.us. Retrieved 22 October 2015.[permanent dead link]
  13. ^ Afroz Ahmad; P. P. Singh Ambio (November 1991). "Environmental Impact Assessment for Sustainable Development: Chittaurgarh Irrigation Project in Outer Himalayas". Ambio. 20 (7): 298–302. JSTOR 4313849.
  14. ^ Ahmad, Afroz. "Biblioteca IDEAM catalog › Details for: Environmental degradation and possible solutions for restoring the land". Documentacion.ideam.gov.co. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  15. ^ "Item Details". Gipe.ac.in:8080. Retrieved 22 October 2015.[permanent dead link]
  16. ^ "Disaster & Development" (PDF). Disaster & Development: Journal of the National Institute of Disaster Management. Nidm.gov. 7. December 2013. ISSN 0973-6700. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
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