C K Gaur
With a Master's degree in Political Science and Bachelor Degrees in Economics and Law with wide ranging management experience of more than 25 years, I joined OECF in March 1989. It was another landmark of my professional career, a major part of which has been with international development institutions (USAID 11 years) and a German Company (12 years). When I joined OECF, there was no specific training programme for the newly recruited local professionals. I, therefore, became my own 'Trainer'. My background and experience of working with USAID came handy in this regard.
About my hobbies: I am very much interested in stage acting. However, not much time is available to practice this hobby. Other areas of interest and to which I devote my available time are - Yoga, attending religious discourses, social work particularly the education of underprivileged children, time permitting watching TV specially sports channel and Indian/foreign serials with social themes. And of course playing with my grandson and helping my wife in maintaining our small garden.


E Natarajan
I have been working with OECF since April 1978, the year in which OECF New Delhi Office was established. My first boss was Professor Yasutami Shimomura of Saitama University, Japan.
I am leading a reasonably comfortable life because of my service with OECF. Wherever I go for my official duties, I get respect and status because of my organisation "OECF".
I believe my prosperity is totally relied upon the prospects of OECF activities in India. I don't believe in excuses but believe in work to be done. I also neglect the perverse attitude of any person in my office in order to maintain self-respect and dignity.


M P Singh
Friends, my name is Mahendra Pal Singh. I hail from Agra District of Uttar Pradesh State. Being a Graduate in Chemical Engineering from the Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, Kanpur (UP), I have on hand experience of the operations of mega chemical plants including boilers. I also have sufficient knowledge of Mechanical Engineering, being the professional Member of the Institution of Engineers, India. I joined the Ministry of Industry, Govt. of India, in Central Services group 'A' Gazetted capacity of union Government and was associated with the work related to the administrative clearances, implementation and monitoring of the project. I quit the Govt. of India services from Under Secretary grade during January 1996. Subsequently, I joined OECF as a Project Officer. With the help and cooperation of all the concerned in this office, I am able to pick up the knowledge of the OECF operations in a timely manner. Of course, my previous experience in the operations of industries and administrative knowledge acquired during the Ministry is an advantageous factor for my success in this office and it prompts me to think new ideas in day to day office working and improvement of the operations of OECF.
Presently, I don't have much spare time to contribute to towards my hobbies. I would have devoted my time o Gymnastics, Athletics and Swimming, for which once I was the captain at the University level. Currently I am deeply involved in the office work, which I am finding more and more interesting day by day.


Vineet Sarin
Hi! My name is Vineet Sahai Sarin. I joined OECF, New Delhi Office in December 1991 and have been looking after administrations matters and accounting. Recently, I have been assigned to look after some Power and Forestry Projects. I like OECF and would like to work as long as I can.
I was born in Delhi but received my basic education at St. Joseph's College, an Irish convent school in Nainital (U.P.). I did my Senior Secondary from Modern School, New Delhi, and finally graduated from the Delhi University.
I belong to the former ruling family of an erstwhile estate of 'Sahaspur' in western Uttar Pradesh. My ancestors were the rulers of the region until about 1949 after which India was reunited and princely estates abolished. My parents still reside in the family fort at 'Raja-ka-Sahaspur' which is at about a distance of 225km from Delhi.
I like listening to music (English and Hindi and my favourite singers are John Denver and Kenny Rogers. I also love playing and watching Cricket, Basket Ball and Squash and have represented my school teams. Besides this, I am also fond of reading good literature and writing brief articles on various issues of my interest.


Shashi Khanna
I joined OECF as a Secretary in 1990 with six years' experience of office work. Each office has different style of working. But the cooperation and guidance of my colleagues and superiors in OECF helped me to acquire knowledge and skill to prove myself a useful Secretary. We work in a family like atmosphere. I attend to different types of works and get experience of many things. OECF takes good care of staff and training facilities for handling new jobs are provided. Recently I was assigned new jobs in the Administration Department. I am now handling accounts and other matters. I enjoy my work with OECF.


Anjali Jain
Hi! I am Anjali Jain. I am working as Secretary in OECF New Delhi Office since 1991. I am looking after the reception, office correspondence and travel arrangement of mission members and office staff.
I am a Commerce graduate from the University of Delhi and have done two years Diploma course in computers. I have also worked in Le Meridien Hotel for one year before joining OECF. As my father was in the army (now retd. as Brigadier), I travelled widely throughout India experiencing differenent customs and cultures of India.
My basic strengths are honesty, sincerity and patience. I am highly impressed by the professional approach and congenial atmosphere in OECF, which promotes team work.
My interests are to visit new places and listen to music.


Madhu Sood
Hi Friends! I am Madhu Sood. It gives me immense pleasure to introduce myself as an OECF Staff member. I completed my schooling from Lady Irwin Senior Secondary School, New Delhi after which I completed my Master's Degree in Japanese Language from the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
My association with OECF dates back to 1993, being my first job I was quite hesitant, but the warmth and the understanding that I got, made me feel like a family member. Now I feel like an integrated part of the OECF family and cherish my work. My job has made my general outlook multi-faceted. It has provided me with an opportunity to enhance my skills and foster my capabilities to carry out my responsibilities.
I with my association and contribution towards OECF grows deeper and meaningful in the coming years.
My hobbies are swimming, playing badminton, listening to music (English and Hindi), singing, watching movies, reading books and I enjoy travelling.


V. Deepa
Hi friends! It really gives me an immense pleasure to introduce myself to you. I am Deepa, undergoing an experience of lifetime by working with my senior colleagues at OECF since April 1997. OECF offers an conducive ambiance at work place thereby providing an improved quality of work life. Highly inquisitive to learn and acquire new skills and techniques; assimilate the same for perfect execution of the assigned task since Total Quality is the way of life at OECF.
I am a Science Graduate from University of Delhi and had done well for myself with an Advanced Diploma in PC Applications from National Institute of Information Technology. I am currently pursuing my Post Graduation in Financial Management from the University of Pondicherry through correspondence. Well conversant with MS Office, have developed Applications with the Senior's encouragement. I always strive hard to achieve self actualization as my quest for excellence continues .
My hobbies include listening to all sorts of music, channel surfing, socializing and reading novels and magazines if time permits.

Micheal Das

Sheetal Singh

I, Sheetal Singh, driver, joined OECF New Delhi in 1996. Before joining OECF I worked for six years in Toyota Motor Corp. I enjoy working with OECF and would look forward to serving organisatoin as long as possible.


Radhey Charan

To celebrate India's 50th Independence Day (August 15, 1997), we had an office luncheon on August 14, where every staff member brought his or her home made dish.





This picture looks a little bit odd. Sorry. After the preparation, we were too busy in eating and forgot to take photos of ourselves. (BTW, the fourth dish from the bottom is Japanese O-Sekihan cooked by Mr Hara).


After enjoying the delicious food, we had a cake-cutting ceremony where Mr Gaur and Mr Natarajan, who happened to have been born before India's Independence, were asked to cut the cakes. They solemnly completed their job as if they were performing an important ritual.