Director Profile

Col (Dr) Bhasker Gupta (Retired) Strategic leader. Educator. Mentor.

Outgoing and extrovert leader with over 30 years of military experience, author of multiple defence books, and senior fellow at USI and CLAWS. Focused on mentorship, strategic studies, and holistic development of defence aspirants.

Overall Profile

Leader by choice, committed to responsibility and excellence. Able to manage diverse teams, physically fit and mentally alert, with a passion for writing, travel, and adventure sports.

Experienced in infrastructure, administration, literary skills, resource management, and intelligence projects across the military.

Defence & Security Analyst
Strategic Thinker
Management Consultant
Geo-Political Expert
PhD Guide at Indian Army Think Tanks
Motivational Speaker
UPSC Mentor (Civil Services & Defence Forces Entry)
Author & Travel Enthusiast
Events Planner
Real Estate Consultant

Profile in Detail

Personal and service information.

Name Colonel (Dr) Bhasker Gupta (Retired)

Date & Place of Birth 04 Nov 1968, Delhi

Nationality Indian

Last Rank & Service Commissioned 13 Jun 1992, Colonel w.e.f. 13 Jun 2018, retired 30 Nov 2022

Address 4C-403 Gurjinder Vihar, AWHO Colony, Greater Noida, Pin 201310

Contact 9818992883 / 8750678230

Email bhaskergupta12@gmail.com

Academic Qualifications

Foundational education and achievements.

Class X

Delhi Public School, RK Puram, 1984 (CBSE, Board Topper)

Class XII

DPS RK Puram, 1986 (Science Stream, 1st Division)

Graduation

Sri Venkateshwara College, Delhi University, 1990 (BA English)

Professional Qualifications

Technical skills and certifications.

French Language PG Diploma (Alliance Francaise, 1990), Proficiency Cert (MoD, 1994)

Journalism & Mass Communication PG Diploma, IGNOU, 1998 (Distinction)

Weapon Systems Diploma, School of Artillery, 1995 (1st Division)

Defence Studies MSc, DSSC Wellington, 2003

MBA (HR) IGNOU, 2014 (1st Division)

UGC NET Qualified in Defence & Strategic Studies, 2015

PhD International Relations, JNU, 2021

Joint Staff Disaster Management CME Pune, 2022 (Topped course)

Army Courses

Elite military training milestones.

Qualified in all compulsory army courses, from Young Officer's Course at School of Artillery to Commando Course at JLA Belgaum, TOs Course for Psychologists, and Defence Services Staff Course at Wellington, Tamil Nadu. Topped Joint Services Disaster Management in a tri-service environment.

Honours & Awards

Key recognitions during service.

Corps Commander's Appreciation Certificate (Media & PR, 2005).
Corps Commander's Appreciation Certificate (Intelligence, 2007).
Vice Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card (Info Warfare, 2011).

Civil Experience

Industry assignments prior to military service.

Project Coordinator & Interpreter, GEC-Alsthom (Apr-Aug 1990).
Trainee Sub-Editor, The Times of India (Sep 1990-Jan 1991).

Journalism & Public Relations

Media leadership and editorial experience.

Served at Strategic Communications Directorate, Army HQs (2009-12), coordinating media and publication efforts including editing the monthly magazine "BAATCHEET" (circulation 2800 establishments).

Led information warfare campaigns, formulated psychology themes for outsourced magazines, and contributed articles to national and defence publications.

Training & Instruction

Mentoring and instructional experience.

Instructor at Artillery Centre, Nasik (2012-13, 2017-19).
Conducted personality development programs at HQ North Command.
Mentor at USI for DSSC preparatory capsule (2015-present).
Guest faculty for SSB training at Cadet Training Institute, Nasik.
PhD guide at CLAWS in conjunction with MAHE, Manipal.
Professor of Practice at MD University, Rohtak (2024).

Research & Books

Selected publications and authored works.

Military Quotes and Humour in Uniform (2010).
Footprints - Indian Army's landmark achievements (2011).
CISF's Golden Jubilee Coffee Table Book (2018).
NSG's Tribute to its Martyrs - "Shaurya" (2020).
Warriors of the East, Vols 1 & 2 (2021).
The A to Z Guide to Final Selection - How to clear SSB Interviews.
The Devipurs - History & Legacy of 8 Bihar Regiment (2024).

Family

Personal background.

Service and business family from Delhi. Married to a senior PGT and has one son who is an orthodontist consultant with Clove Dental.

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