Dr. Ashwini Kumar Agarwal
Name and Current Designation:
Dr. Ashwini Kumar Agarwal (August 9, 1963),
Hon. Treasurer, National Association for the Blind, Delhi
Education and Professional Achievements:
Ph.D. in Education & Training (JMI University) – Dissertation: “Comparative Study on Academic Skills in Different Settings” – 2004
· Master of Business Economics (Delhi University) – Specialization: Human Resource Management (Rank Holder) – 1986
· JAIIB, CAIIB, and DBM (IIBF Mumbai, 1988-1990) – Merit Holder in all
· Master of Education (MDU) – 75% Marks – 1995
Awards and Recognitions:
2022: PNB Award for Innovations in Banking (December)
· 2021: PNB Recognition for Effective Leadership (December)
· 2005: Gold Medal for Excellence in Service – Empowerment of Visually Impaired Persons
· 2015: Winner, Article Writing Competition (Punjab National Bank)
· 1991: President’s Award for Outstanding Handicapped Employee (Govt. of India)
· 1991: Indian Overseas Bank Award for Outstanding Performance in Bank Examination
· 1992: Calcutta Bankers Association Award for Meritorious Performance in Bank Examination
· 1987: Winner, CEAT Car Rally for the Blind (August 30)
· International Presentations:
o DBI World Conference, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada (August 5-10, 2003)
· National Presentations:
o All India Cross Disability Convention – “Summit of the Mind” (May 7-9, 2003)
o National Seminar on Volunteerism at NCERT (January 28-30, 2002)
Professional Experience:
· Punjab National Bank (PNB):
o 1987-1999: HRD Department specialising in Training.
o 1999-2004: Executive Director on Deputation to National Association for the Blind
o 2004-2019: Chief Faculty Member in Training Centres
o 2019-2021: Chief Manager, Branch Sansad Marg
o 2021-2023: Assistant General Manager, Credit Review & Monitoring Division (Head Office)
· Expertise: 15 years of training experience (7200+ hours) on attitudinal empowerment and banking topics.
Specialization: Communication, Behavioral Skills, Rehabilitation & Empowerment of People with Disabilities
Vision: Despite visual impairment, Dr. Agarwal has achieved excellence through unwavering optimism.
Contact Information:
Mobile: 9999-428886
· Email (Personal): akagrawal99@gmail.com
Prominent Training Attended:
Innovation Development Programme (Administrative Staff College, August 2023)
· Faculty Development Programme (Administrative Staff College, Hyderabad)
· Leadership Development Programme (Administrative Staff College, Hyderabad)
Areas of Competency:
Education and Rehabilitation of Visually Impaired Persons
· Business & Banking Economics
· Marketing of Services
· Human Relations Management & HRD
· Information Technology and Accessibility
· Training Design, Communication & Soft Skills
· Customer Service & Behavioral Science
· Organizational Behaviour