Lalit Mansingh
Encyclopedia
Dr. Lalit Mansingh is the former India
n diplomat, the Foreign Secretary of India
, 1999–2000, and Indian Ambassador to the United States on March 15, 2001. Prior to this he had remained Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.
, Lalit Mansingh graduated with honours in History and obtained his Master Degree in Political Science, receiving University’s Gold Medals for securing the top position in both subjects. He was a Research scholar and Faculty for short period in American Studies Program at the School of International Studies in Jawaharlal Nehru University
, New Delhi
.
in Bhubaneswar
, Orissa. He joined Indian Foreign Service
(IFS) officer, in June, 1963. He became High Commissioner to Nigeria (1993–95) and Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates
(1980–83) and in Nigeria with concurrent accreditation to Benin, Chad and Cameroon. Apart from that he also served in various diplomatic capacities in Geneva, Afghanistan and Belgium.
He was Deputy Chief of Mission in Washington, DC, 1989–92 and remained the Dean of Foreign Service Institute, India, from 1995 to 1996., apart from serving as Director-General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations
(ICCR), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Finance
and Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs
.
Presently he is in the Executive Committee of Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies
, a defence, foreign policy and security studies think tank in India, Professor Emeritus at the Foreign Service Institute of India; , member of the Governing Board of Development Alternatives; member of the India Council for Sustainable Development; and president of the World Cultural Forum, India. He is also diplomatic advisor to the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and chairman for the FICCI India-U.S. Policy Group; and International Advisory Council Member in APCO Worldwide
and Bonita Trust
He was awarded the Kharavela Samman (Kharavela Award) by Orissa Governor in Feb, 2009
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n diplomat, the Foreign Secretary of India
Indian Foreign Secretary
An Indian Foreign Secretary is the top diplomat for Indian Foreign Relations, who is appointed in the Ministry of External Affairs Office. Foreign Secretaries are experienced IFS officers, who are ambassadors to foreign nations....
, 1999–2000, and Indian Ambassador to the United States on March 15, 2001. Prior to this he had remained Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.
Early life and education
Lalit Mansingh was born and brought up in OrissaOrissa
Orissa , officially Odisha since Nov 2011, is a state of India, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of the ancient nation of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Maurya Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April...
, Lalit Mansingh graduated with honours in History and obtained his Master Degree in Political Science, receiving University’s Gold Medals for securing the top position in both subjects. He was a Research scholar and Faculty for short period in American Studies Program at the School of International Studies in Jawaharlal Nehru University
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Jawaharlal Nehru University, also known as JNU, is located in New Delhi, the capital of India. It is mainly a research oriented postgraduate University with approximately 5,500 students and a faculty strength of around 550.-History:...
, New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
.
Career
Lalit Mansingh has remained a lecturer in the Post-Graduate Department of Political Science, Utkal UniversityUtkal University
Utkal University, Bhubaneswar is the oldest university in Orissa and the 17th oldest university in India. It is a teaching-cum-affiliating university that has produced some of the best brains in Orissa. There are at 26 post-graduate departments at the university campus for studies and research in...
in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar is the capital of the Indian state of Orissa, officially Odisha. The city has a long history of over 2000 years starting with Chedi dynasty who had Sisupalgarh near present-day Bhubaneswar as their capital...
, Orissa. He joined Indian Foreign Service
Indian Foreign Service
The Indian Foreign Service is the foreign service of India. It is the body of career diplomats of India.The Indian Foreign Service is part of the Central Civil Services of the Government of India...
(IFS) officer, in June, 1963. He became High Commissioner to Nigeria (1993–95) and Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a state situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran.The UAE is a...
(1980–83) and in Nigeria with concurrent accreditation to Benin, Chad and Cameroon. Apart from that he also served in various diplomatic capacities in Geneva, Afghanistan and Belgium.
He was Deputy Chief of Mission in Washington, DC, 1989–92 and remained the Dean of Foreign Service Institute, India, from 1995 to 1996., apart from serving as Director-General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations
Indian Council for Cultural Relations
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations , is an autonomous organisation of the Government of India, involved in India’s external cultural relations, through cultural exchange with other countries and their peoples...
(ICCR), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Finance (India)
The Ministry of Finance is an important ministry within the Government of India. It concerns itself with taxation, financial legislation, financial institutions, capital markets, center and state finances, and the Union Budget....
and Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs
Ministry of External Affairs (India)
The Ministry of External Affairs is the foreign ministry of India. It is the Indian government agency responsible for the foreign relations of India. The Minister of External Affairs holds cabinet rank as a member of the Council of Ministers. The current minister is S M Krishna...
.
Presently he is in the Executive Committee of Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies
Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies
The Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies is an independent defence, foreign policy and security studies think tank in India. Founded in 1996, the Institute is internationally recognized...
, a defence, foreign policy and security studies think tank in India, Professor Emeritus at the Foreign Service Institute of India; , member of the Governing Board of Development Alternatives; member of the India Council for Sustainable Development; and president of the World Cultural Forum, India. He is also diplomatic advisor to the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and chairman for the FICCI India-U.S. Policy Group; and International Advisory Council Member in APCO Worldwide
APCO Worldwide
APCO Worldwide is an independent communications consultancy. With more than 600 employees in 29 worldwide locations, it is the second largest independently-owned PR firm in the United States. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO was founded in 1984 by Margery Kraus, who is now the firm’s global...
and Bonita Trust
He was awarded the Kharavela Samman (Kharavela Award) by Orissa Governor in Feb, 2009
Speech / Transcription
Further reading
External links
- Ministry of External Affairs, Official website
- Lalit Mansingh Quotes
- Lalit Mansingh: From us to US The Times of IndiaThe Times of IndiaThe Times of India is an Indian English-language daily newspaper. TOI has the largest circulation among all English-language newspaper in the world, across all formats . It is owned and managed by Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd...