Dr. E. L. S. N. Bala Prasad, an esteemed officer from the 1986 batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Bihar cadre, has over three decades of distinguished service in public governance. His association with President of India is from 2017 to 2021, where he played a pivotal role in higher education reforms, emphasizing the integration of technology in university education. His tenure as Director General of the Bihar Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (BIPARD) was marked by significant advancements in capacity building and training for civil servants.
Dr. Bala Prasad's leadership extended to his role as Principal Secretary to the Governor of Bihar, where he furthered higher education reforms and managed crucial administrative functions. As Vice Chancellor of Nalanda Open University and Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic and Persian University, he implemented student-friendly measures and streamlined university operations. His contributions to indirect taxation include guiding Bihar through the transition to VAT and GST systems as Commissioner of Commercial Taxes.
Dr. Bala Prasad holds a Ph.D. in Disaster Management from Georgia State University, USA, and an M.Phil./Master's in Political Science from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, reflecting his deep academic engagement and commitment to public service.