INDIAN ARMED FORCES CHIEFS ON OUR RELENTLESS AND FOCUSED PUBLISHING EFFORTS

 
SP Guide Publications puts forth a well compiled articulation of issues, pursuits and accomplishments of the Indian Army, over the years

— General Manoj Pande, Indian Army Chief

"Over the past 60 years, the growth of SP Guide Publications has mirrored the rising stature of Indian Navy. Its well-researched and informative magazines on Defence and Aerospace sector have served to shape an educated opinion of our military personnel, policy makers and the public alike. I wish SP's Publication team continued success, fair winds and following seas in all future endeavour!"

— Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Indian Navy Chief

Since, its inception in 1964, SP Guide Publications has consistently demonstrated commitment to high-quality journalism in the aerospace and defence sectors, earning a well-deserved reputation as Asia's largest media house in this domain. I wish SP Guide Publications continued success in its pursuit of excellence.

— Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Indian Air Force Chief
       

A.B. Pradhan Takes Over as Director (HR), HAL

Bengaluru, India July 19, 2023 Photo(s): By HAL
A.B. Pradhan

A.B. Pradhan has taken over as Director (Human Resources) of HAL here today. Prior to this, he was holding the post as Officer on Special Duty at HAL Corporate Office and General Manager (HR) at Bangalore Complex.

Pradhan joined HAL in 2005 and overall has 35 years of varied experience in human resource function in both public and private sectors with exposure to various industries dealing with engineering, metallurgy, paper, and aerospace & defence.

Pradhan holds a Post Graduate Degree in Personnel Management & Labour Welfare from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. He also holds a Law degree.

During his service career, he was instrumental in the introduction of IT-enabled HR Systems. His major accomplishments include substantial number of wage agreements achieved through collective bargaining, improving efficiency of workmen through various methods like piece rate wages, reduction in standard man hours & overtime and introduction of TPM concepts including Kaizen and Fugai. He has streamlined the contract labour system and played a key role in outsourcing of non-core HR activities.

He has wide exposure to whole gamut of HR functions like industrial relations, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), wage negotiation & settlements, statutory compliance, and HR policy formulation, manpower planning, recruitment & career development, skill development & training, performance management, facilities management and legal affairs.