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| Name | Meeran Chadha Borwankar |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | – |
| Birth Place | Delhi |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | retired Indian Police Service (IPS) |
Meeran Chadha Borwankar was born and raised in India. She is a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the 1981 Maharashtra cadre. With a career spanning 36 years, she has held several key positions in Indian law enforcement, including Director General of the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) and Commissioner of Police, in Pune. She is also an author, motivational speaker, and advocate, known for her contributions to law, human rights, and gender equality.
Early life and education
Meeran pursued a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Guru Nanak Dev University, Punjab, and later completed her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Savitribai Phule Pune University. She also holds a Doctorate in Organizational Management. Borwankar is a Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow, having completed a mid-career leadership program at the University of Minnesota, USA, and an Executive Development Program from the University of New England, Australia.
Career
Meeran Chadha Borwankar joined the Indian Police Service (IPS) in 1981, becoming one of the few women to hold significant leadership roles in law enforcement. Throughout her career, she served in several high-ranking positions, including:
Director General, Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD)
Director General, National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)
Director General, Legal and Technical, Maharashtra
Police Commissioner, Pune City
Head of Maharashtra Prison Department
Chief of Crime Branch, Mumbai
Superintendent of Police, Aurangabad and Satara Districts
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mumbai (Port Zone, Zone IV, and Crime Branch)
Head of Economic Offences Wing, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
She was the first woman to serve as District Police Chief in Maharashtra, setting a milestone for women in law enforcement. Post-retirement, she serves as an Independent External Monitor (IEM) for major public sector organizations and is a member of the Core Advisory Group on Criminal Justice System Reforms under the National Human Rights Commission.
Personal life
Meeran Chadha Borwankar has always been an advocate for gender equality and human rights. Throughout her career, she faced challenges as a woman in a male-dominated field, but she used her experiences to inspire others, particularly young women aspiring to careers in law enforcement. Borwankar is a motivational speaker, often sharing her life stories and insights to encourage others to break barriers.
Awards and achievements
Borwankar’s service has earned her numerous accolades, including:
President of India Police Medal for Distinguished Services (2006)
Police Medal for Meritorious Services (1997)
Distinguished Leadership Award for Internationals from the University of Minnesota (2008)
Pune University’s Jivan Sadhana Gaurav Award (2016)
Woman Achiever’s Award from FICCI FLO and Golden Maharashtra (2014)
Management Woman Achiever Award from the Bombay Management Association (2006-2007)
Rukmani Award from Yeshwantrao Chavan Open University, Nashik (2004)
She is the author of the bestseller “Leaves of Life”, which shares life lessons for the younger generation, particularly women. Her second book, “Inspector Chougule”, recounts real police stories and has been translated into multiple languages.
External links
Meeran Chadha Borwankar on facebook
Meeran Chadha Borwankar on LinkedIn
Meeran Chadha Borwankar on instagram