Harish Chandra Joshi serves as the Project Manager & Team Leader at Dev Rishi Educational Society, where he provides strategic leadership for water supply infrastructure, rural development, engineering supervision, and quality assurance initiatives. With over 30 years of professional experience in civil engineering, project management, technical auditing, and infrastructure development, he has successfully led numerous government and externally funded projects focused on rural water supply, sanitation, roads, bridges, and public infrastructure across Uttarakhand. His vast experience enables DRES to deliver technically sound, sustainable, and community-focused development programmes.

• Leads large-scale infrastructure and rural development projects.
• Provides technical leadership in water supply and sanitation programmes.
• Oversees engineering supervision, quality assurance, and project implementation.
• Strengthens institutional systems through technical planning and project management.
• Promotes sustainable infrastructure development and public service delivery.
• Supports evidence-based decision-making through engineering expertise.

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Professional Journey

HC’s professional journey spans more than three decades of leadership in civil engineering, infrastructure development, project management, and quality assurance. Throughout his career, he has worked with leading engineering consultancies, government departments, and international development projects funded by organizations such as the World Bank, contributing to flagship initiatives including Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Smart City Mission, PMGSY, and Uttarakhand Rural Water Supply & Sanitation Projects. His progressive career reflects exceptional expertise in engineering design, project execution, construction supervision, and institutional strengthening.

• Brings over 30 years of experience in civil engineering and infrastructure development.
• Led major government and World Bank-supported infrastructure programmes.
• Managed multidisciplinary engineering teams across Uttarakhand.
• Progressed through senior engineering, consultancy, project management, and leadership roles.
• Developed extensive expertise in water supply, sanitation, roads, bridges, and public infrastructure.

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Key Contributions

HC plays a pivotal role in strengthening DRES’ engineering and infrastructure initiatives through strategic planning, technical supervision, quality assurance, and stakeholder coordination. His leadership ensures that projects meet the highest standards of engineering excellence, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability.

• Leads technical planning and project implementation.
• Oversees construction supervision and engineering quality assurance.
• Conducts technical inspections, audits, and project evaluations.
• Supports DPR preparation, project reviews, and infrastructure planning.
• Coordinates with government departments, consultants, and community stakeholders.
• Strengthens institutional capacity through engineering leadership and technical guidance.

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Core Expertise

HC combines deep engineering knowledge with decades of project leadership to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions across diverse development sectors.

• Civil Engineering
• Project Management
• Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)
• Rural Water Supply & Sanitation
• Construction Supervision
• Technical Audit & Quality Assurance
• Infrastructure Planning
• DPR Preparation & Review
• Engineering Consultancy
• Contract Management
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Team Leadership

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Professional Values

HC believes that strong engineering practices, technical integrity, and accountable project management are essential for delivering sustainable public infrastructure. His professional approach emphasizes quality, transparency, innovation, and long-term community impact.

• Technical Excellence
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Leadership
• Quality Assurance
• Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement
• Sustainable Development

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Academic Background

HC’s academic qualifications in civil engineering, supported by decades of practical field experience, have provided him with a strong technical foundation for managing complex infrastructure and development projects across multiple sectors.

• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Civil Engineering, JRN Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University
• Diploma in Civil Engineering, U.P. Technical Board
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology, History & Political Science

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Future Focus

HC remains committed to strengthening sustainable infrastructure development through engineering innovation, quality project execution, and institutional excellence. He continues to focus on advancing resilient water supply systems, improving public infrastructure, and supporting DRES’ mission of creating lasting social impact through technically sound and community-focused development initiatives.

• Strengthening sustainable water supply and sanitation systems.
• Enhancing engineering quality and infrastructure resilience.
• Promoting innovation in project planning and technical supervision.
• Supporting capacity building and institutional strengthening.
• Driving long-term community development through sustainable infrastructure solutions.