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Harish Dharmashaktu

Shri Harish Dharmashaktu, though his official name is Harish Chandra Singh, was born in the lap of Himalayas where he spent his childhood and teenage years. Basically he is a banker.

He has authored two books; 'Dev Bhoomi Where I Belong' and 'शुभम की शुभयात्रा (वाक्रो - अरुणाचल प्रदेश से कारगिल तक की ऐतिहासिक साइकिल यात्रा)'.

After his retirement he remained engaged with Times of India for their ‘Teach India Programme’ and he voluntarily trained a number of students from poor society through these programmes. The programme helped students for their employability and many of them got employment in Delhi.

Early life and background
Dharmshaktu is from Kanoli village, KumaonHimalaya.

He completed his formal education in hills. He did his post-graduation in Economics from Kumaon Universitu, Nainital. His father late Shri Hira Singh Dharmshaktu, who had performed ‘parikrama’ of Holy Mt. Kailash, had been an active trader till 1962 when it abruptly came to an end due to Sino- India war. His wife is home-maker and after his retirement they have settled in foothills. He is blessed with three children and all of them are well settled.

He started his career with Doordarshan (Television), Lucknow for a brief period and later he joined State Bank of India where he served almost for 34 years. He had been a Research Scholar with his Bank and submitted a record number of research papers related to banking and Human Resources.

After his retirement he remained engaged with Times of India for their ‘Teach India Programme’ and he voluntarily trained a number of students from poor society through these programmes. The programme helped students for their employability and many of them got employment in Delhi.