Our Advisory Council
A Convergence of Bharat’s Most Trusted Voices in Governance, Policy & Industry Execution
At DharmaSetu Goldschmidt Advisory, our Advisory Council forms the intellectual and strategic nucleus of our firm. Comprising 20 deeply accomplished individuals drawn from across the spectrum of Indian governance and enterprise, this council guides our engagements with integrity, insight, and institutional fluency.
These are not just advisors. They are former custodians of public systems, reform architects, industry regulators, and administrative veterans who have shaped India’s economic, infrastructure, and policy landscape over decades.
We present a window into the collective strength they bring — grouped by their core domain influence.
Senior Bureaucracy & Policy Architects
Former Chief Secretary to a State Government
Oversaw multiple departments including Revenue, Industry, and Urban Development. Instrumental in land reform policy, single-window clearance systems, and housing sector rationalization.
Former Additional Chief Secretary – Department of Urban Development
Known for leading large-scale metropolitan infrastructure projects, including smart cities and PMAY integration. Deep command over municipal law and town planning legislation.
Former Secretary, Ministry of Commerce & Industry (GoI)
Led bilateral trade negotiations and industrial corridor policy formulation. Expert in SEZ regulations and PLI scheme architecture.
Former Joint Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Oversaw EIA compliance, CRZ regulations, and inter-ministerial environmental clearances. Highly experienced in coordinating with CPCB, SEIAA, and State Pollution Boards.
Former Director General – Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
Architect of early-stage Start-Up India policies. Extensive experience in incentivization, IP facilitation, and foreign direct investment approvals.
Law, Order & Administrative Governance
Former Director General of Police (State-Level)
Led both urban and rural administrative coordination, with direct involvement in law and order for large industrial projects. Key interface for land acquisition and social clearance matters.
Former District Collector & Magistrate (Multiple Districts)
Managed revenue administration and district-level industrial allocation processes. Deep relationships with tehsildars, local development authorities, and grassroots governance structures.
Former Joint Commissioner – State Labour Department
Expert in factory compliance, labour law harmonization, and social welfare boards. Helped design the inspector-less compliance regime for manufacturing clusters.
Legal, Compliance & Regulatory Strategy
Former Member Secretary – Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB)
Led policy on CTE/CTO processes and hazardous waste licensing. Built the procedural backbone of green clearances for industrial estates.
Former Deputy Legal Advisor – Ministry of Law & Justice (GoI)
Specialized in urban development, land acquisition, and PPP model contracts. Experienced in representing ministries in arbitration and regulatory appeals.
Former Director – Directorate of Town Planning
Oversaw multiple DCPR transitions and contributed to model zoning and planning frameworks across urban local bodies. Advised on land pooling and integrated township structuring.
Sectoral Strategy & Institutional Development
Former Chairman – Industrial Development Corporation (State PSU)
Led land allotment policy, MSME cluster development, and facilitation of Japanese and Korean industrial zones. Helped negotiate infrastructure incentives with key MNCs.
Former CEO – State Urban Infrastructure Finance Corporation
Structured municipal bonds and urban credit frameworks. Played a leading role in funding mechanisms for smart cities, sewerage boards, and metro rail projects.
Former Managing Director – Smart City SPV Entity
Operated at the intersection of policy and implementation. Experienced in engaging EPC contractors, citizen engagement, and performance-based regulatory reporting.
Infrastructure, Urban Development & MIDC Leadership
Former Regional Officer – MIDC (Multiple Zones)
Direct hands-on experience in land allotment, engineering permissions, power/water utilities, and lease compliance within Maharashtra’s largest MIDC zones.
Former Technical Head – Special Planning Authority (MIDC SPA)
Guided hundreds of projects through layout approval, height clearance, fire safety, and CC/OC procedures. Strong rapport with architects and municipal engineers.
Former Additional Commissioner – Municipal Corporation
Oversaw building proposal departments, encroachment regularization, and development planning for key wards. Familiar with housing, slum rehabilitation, and fungible FSI mechanics.
Industry Policy, ESG, and Global Institutions
Former Country Director – Multilateral Investment Agency (India Chapter)
Worked closely with MoEFCC, Niti Aayog, and FICCI to advise on ESG mandates, infrastructure resilience, and project viability in public-private frameworks.
Former Director – Industrial Policy Division, World Bank–India
Advised on land acquisition frameworks, industrial corridor benchmarking, and stakeholder inclusion for major national programs.
Former Executive Director – National Real Estate Council
Drove policy consensus between government and private stakeholders. Key contributor to RERA implementation, urban density models, and brownfield rehabilitation policy.
Collective Wisdom. Ethical Guidance. Strategic Navigation.
Together, this Council represents over 600 years of cumulative service to Bharat’s public systems — across ministries, departments, development authorities, international forums, and local governance.
Their role at DharmaSetu Goldschmidt Advisory is to:
- Advise on policy alignment, compliance integrity, and strategic positioning
- Review client cases for governance compatibility and procedural ethics
- Mentor execution teams on how to approach departments respectfully and efficiently
- Ensure every engagement reflects our commitment to Dharma — and to Bharat’s constitutional, administrative, and institutional framework
To understand how our Advisory Council can add strength to your project or policy challenge, connect with our leadership team today.