Late Dr. Satya Narain Singh, IAS (R)

• M.A. (Hindi), M.A. (Political Science), M.Com. (Accounts), LL.B., Sahitya Ratna, Ph.D.
• Urban Development Management, University of Birmingham (U.K.)
Portrait

Major Life Achievements

Social & Creative Work During Student Life

  • Held leadership positions in Rajasthan Relief Society, Rajasthan Scheduled Castes Association, Safai Mazdoor Sangh and National Union of Backward Classes (NUBC). Organized relief camps, worked for social upliftment of Scheduled Castes, temple entry, equal access to hotels, restaurants, public wells and drinking water facilities, financial assistance for students and eradication of social discrimination. Actively participated in Khadi and Cooperative movements.
  • Editor - Sandesh Weekly.
  • Manager - Ganrajya Weekly.

Major Government Postings

  • Member, Rajasthan Board of Revenue.
  • Managing Director, Rajasthan State Small Industries Corporation.
  • Managing Director, Rajasthan Tribal Development Corporation.
  • District Collector & District Magistrate, Jaisalmer (Administrator, Municipal Council).
  • District Collector & District Magistrate, Sawai Madhopur (Administrator, Milk Producers Union, CCB & PLDB).
  • Member Secretary, Tribal Area Development Commission.
  • Chairman, Rajasthan State Cooperative Union & Administrator, Cooperative Training Centre.
  • Additional Commissioner, Colonization & Irrigated Area Development; Administrator, Hanumangarh Mandi.
  • Director, Public Relations (Twice under three Chief Ministers).
  • Director, Animal Husbandry Department.
  • Director, Fisheries Department.
  • Director (Administration), Dairy Federation.
  • Director, Social Welfare (Tribal Area Projects).
  • Director, Local Self Government Department & Secretary, Jaipur City Development Committee.
  • Director, Land Records (Board of Revenue).
  • Director, Enforcement.
  • Secretary, Wool Board, Government of India.
  • Special Secretary/Deputy Secretary - Home (Public Relations), Irrigated Area Development, Cooperation, Agriculture, Minor Irrigation, Local Self Government and Social Welfare.
  • First Class Magistrate with Judicial Powers.
  • Sub-Divisional Magistrate (Bhilwara & Alwar), Administrator of Ajmer Municipal Council, Secretary UIT Jaipur & Ajmer, Commercial Tax Officer (Anti-Evasion), Supply & Procurement Officer and Block Development Officer.

Government Appreciation

  • Special selection in Rajasthan Judicial Service based on the quality of criminal judgments.
  • Maintaining communal harmony and law & order.
  • Highest disposal of revenue cases and revenue recovery in the Revenue Board.
  • Urban development, beautification and housing schemes.
  • Population Census (twice) and Livestock Census.
  • Small Savings and Family Welfare programmes.
  • Procurement of food grains and prevention of smuggling.
  • Preparation of Tribal Development and Rural Development Schemes.
  • Publicity and publication of State Government schemes.
  • Supply of raw materials to small-scale industries and promotion of handicraft sales.
  • Construction of housing for Scheduled Castes.
  • Efficient management of election administration.
  • Implementation of Soldiers’ Welfare and Rural Development Schemes.

Notable Government Service

  • (a) Expansion, development, beautification and new construction of Ajmer, Sawai Madhopur and Jaisalmer cities.
  • (b) Well-organized famine relief operations.
  • (c) Promotion of handicraft exports and ensuring availability of raw materials for small-scale industries.
  • (d) Publication of cooperative laws and development of training arrangements.
  • Successfully prevented communal riots in Sawai Madhopur during the assassination of Smt. Indira Gandhi and maintained peace during disputes related to temple construction in a graveyard and desecration of Hindu idols.
  • Construction of the Stadium and Vaishali Rest House in Ajmer.
  • Construction of residential houses for the Gadolia Lohar community.
  • Promotion of commercial development, building construction, Medical College and HMT industry in Ajmer.
  • Significant contribution to drinking water supply and poultry development in Deoli.
  • Removal of unauthorized constructions around Patwon Ki Haveli in Jaisalmer, famine relief operations, disposal of revenue cases and successful conduct of examinations.
  • Reforms in urban development institutions, preparation of village development plans and tribal development schemes.

After Retirement

  • Chairman, Rajasthan State Dang Area Development Board (Minister of State Rank); secured a fivefold increase in financial allocation.
  • Member Secretary, Rajasthan State Backward Classes Commission (Secretary to Government Rank) for nearly six years; submitted six reports.
  • Member, Rajasthan High Court Legal Aid Commission.
  • Member, Jaipur Urban Development Monitoring Committee constituted by the Rajasthan High Court.
  • Member, Extremely Backward Classes Reservation Committee (Israni Committee).
  • Member, Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee.
  • Member, Police Commission Advisory Committee.
  • Member, Development Committees for Urban Beautification, Environment and Sanitation, Jaipur (constituted by the Governor).
  • Chairman, State-Level Nehru Bal Protection Award Recommendation Committee.
  • Member, Committee for Amendments and Reforms in Revenue Laws.

Social Service & Urban Development

Positions in Social Organizations

  • President, Axis Health Care Society, Jaipur.
  • President, Auroved Integral Foundation, Jaipur.
  • Executive President, Swachh Nagar Society, Jaipur.
  • President, Citizens Council, Jaipur.
  • Coordinator, Kavya Foundation International.
  • President, Rajasthan State Roller Sports Association.
  • Editor-in-Chief, Swachh Nagar Monthly Magazine.
  • General Secretary, Maharaja College Alumni Association.
  • President, Rajasthan Voluntary Health Association.
  • President, Rotary Club of Rajasthan.
  • President, Indian Institute of Public Administration.
  • Trustee, Krishna Gopal Ayurveda Bhawan, Kaleda.
  • Patron, Social Justice Forum Rajasthan.
  • Member, Rajasthan University Inquiry Committee.

Advocate

  • Practicing Advocate at the Rajasthan High Court, providing free legal advice and assistance to poor farmers from rural areas.

Public Interest Litigations

  • Public Interest Litigation for providing medical treatment facilities to pensioners.
  • Public Interest Litigation for reforms in Child Care Homes.
  • Public Interest Litigation against the privatization of services at Sawai Man Singh Hospital.
  • Public Interest Litigation regarding the restoration and improvement of the Dravyavati River.
  • Public Interest Litigation for prevention of Silicosis and assistance to affected persons.
  • Public Interest Litigation for removal of mobile towers from residential rooftops.
  • Public Interest Litigation seeking prohibition of polythene bags at tourist destinations.
  • Public Interest Litigation against the closure of Haridev Joshi University of Journalism.
  • Public Interest Litigation against the closure of Dr. Ambedkar Law University.
  • Public Interest Litigation regarding the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor of Rajasthan University.
  • Public Interest Litigation for revision of reservation lists for Other Backward Classes.
  • Public Interest Litigation regarding administrative and financial irregularities in Rajasthan University.
  • Public Interest Litigation concerning the legislation granting facilities to former Chief Ministers in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.
  • Public Interest Litigation regarding construction of high-rise buildings in developed residential colonies.
  • Public Interest Litigation for removal of encroachments from roads and parking areas.
  • Public Interest Litigation for removal of encroachments outside Govind Dev Ji Temple.
  • Public Interest Litigation regarding reservation in public appointments through the Rajasthan Public Service Commission.
  • Public Interest Litigation for appointment of Special Educators in centres for intellectually challenged women and children.

Articles & Publications

  • Published nearly 400 articles on important social, administrative, legal and public interest issues in national and regional newspapers and magazines.

Vision

"Building an inclusive, just, and progressive society, where cleanliness, social equality, and public empowerment are the cornerstones of governance and development. A future where every citizen enjoys equal rights to dignity, opportunity, and participation."

Mission

Inspired by years of administrative service, social struggle, and public concerns, our mission is:

  • To make cities more beautiful, healthy, and livable through urban improvement and cleanliness campaigns.
  • To ensure equal access to social justice, education, and resources for the upliftment of Dalits, Tribals, and backward classes.
  • To promote administrative transparency, accountability, and public interest through public interest litigations and legal efforts.
  • To build an empowered society at the grassroots level by encouraging youth leadership, cooperative development, and rural prosperity.
  • To act as a bridge between the government and society, implementing visionary policies on the ground to bring about sustainable social change.