General Ved Prakash Malik served as the 19th Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army and led the Army during the historic Kargil War of 1999. With decades of distinguished military service, he is widely respected for his strategic leadership, operational excellence, and enduring commitment to national security. Post-retirement, he has remained an influential voice on defence policy, strategic affairs, veterans’ welfare, and leadership, contributing extensively through public engagements and advisory roles.
Major General Ian Cardozo is one of India’s most distinguished war veterans and an enduring symbol of courage and resilience. Severely injured during the 1971 Indo-Pak War, he became the first war-disabled officer of the Indian Army to command an infantry battalion and brigade. A prolific author and passionate advocate for veterans and persons with disabilities, he has dedicated his post-retirement years to championing inclusion, dignity, and equal opportunities for disabled soldiers and the wider community.
Zohra Chatterjee is a distinguished retired IAS officer (1979 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre) with decades of experience in public administration, governance, and women’s empowerment. She retired as Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, and earlier served as Member Secretary of the National Commission for Women, where she was associated with drafting landmark amendments to laws on women’s safety and workplace harassment. Her expertise brings invaluable strategic and governance perspectives to CoEB.
Raghav Chandra is a distinguished retired IAS officer (1982 batch) with an exceptional career spanning public administration, infrastructure development, governance, and institutional leadership. He has held several key positions in the Government of India, including serving as Chairman of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), where he played a pivotal role in advancing India’s highway infrastructure. Widely respected for his visionary leadership and policy expertise, he continues to contribute to public policy, governance, and social impact initiatives through advisory and mentoring roles.
