Rajan Srivastava Appointed as Registrar of Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology in Jais, Amethi
In a significant administrative development, Rajan Srivastava, currently serving as the joint registrar (administration) at the Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), has been appointed as the registrar of the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT) in Jais, Amethi. He is set to assume his new responsibilities on March 9, marking a new chapter in his distinguished career.
Extensive Administrative Experience at IIT-BHU
Srivastava brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having served as the officiating registrar of IIT-BHU for over four-and-a-half years. His professional journey began in 1996 when he joined Banaras Hindu University as an assistant registrar. Over the years, he climbed the administrative ladder, earning a promotion to deputy registrar at BHU in 2009.
In 2012, he transitioned to IIT-BHU as a deputy registrar and was further elevated to the position of joint registrar in 2014. During his tenure, he oversaw several critical administrative and financial functions, contributing significantly to the institute's operations and growth.
Previous Appointment and Career Highlights
Earlier in his career, Srivastava was also appointed as the Registrar of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management in Gwalior. However, he did not join that post at the time, opting to continue his service at IIT-BHU. This background underscores his deep-rooted expertise in higher education administration and his commitment to institutional development.
His appointment at RGIPT Jais is expected to leverage his extensive experience to enhance the institute's administrative efficiency and academic standards. The move highlights the ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership in India's premier educational institutions.
