Dr. Mulay served as a Diplomat in the Indian Foreign Service (1983 – 2019). He is a renowned Author, Motivator and former Secretary to the Government of India 3. Highlights of Career: Indian career diplomat as well as a celebrated author and columnist. From the 1983 batch of Indian Foreign Service and served in several capacities, including the Consul General of India, New York and High Commissioner of India, Male. Successful writer and written over 15 books which have been translated in Arabic, Dhivehi, Urdu, Kannada and Hindi. His magnum-opus – Maati Pankh ani Akash, written in Marathi, has received immense popularity and has also been prescribed in the Arts curriculum at the North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon (Maharashtra). Inspired several socio-educational projects including Balodyan, an orphanage in his native village. A documentary titled ‘Gypsy’, highlighting the life and work of Dnyaneshwar Mulay, was produced by Director Dhananjay Bhawalekar. The film received ‘Special Jury Award’ at the Delhi Short Film Documentary Festival. Well-known writer Deepa Deshmukh authored a book titled ‘Dr. Dnyaneshwar Mulay – Passport Man of India’. The D.Y. Patil University of Mumbai honoured with Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) (honoris causa) for ‘exemplary contribution to society’ in January 2017. Most recent Assignments: Joined as Member, National Human Rights Commission, India on 25.04.2019. Secretary (CPV & OIA), Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi [Feb. 2016 till January, 2019]. Under his leadership, 410 new Passport offices were opened in the country as a part of taking passport office to every Lok Sabha constituency. From a mere 77 passport centres in the country the number in 2019 stands at 510. Created a strong framework to help Indians stranded in overseas countries. Framework created would ensure no Indian suffers in distress in any overseas location. Consul General of India, New York, USA [Apr. 2013 – Feb. 2016] Notable achievements at the Consulate include initiatives of outreach to the Indian diaspora as well as the mainstream American society. Was the main coordinator of the Madison Square Garden event of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September, 2014. Launched the “Consulate At Your Doorstep” a unique outreach programme with the aim of deepening understanding with the US decision-makers on India-US relations and addressing the concerns of the community on passports, visas and other matters.
