Srinivasa Behara has over 19 years of experience in corporate affairs, government relations, and public relations. He has helped numerous companies obtain necessary government approvals and incentives for projects in multiple Indian states. Some of his accomplishments include obtaining environmental clearances, production approvals, land acquisition, and realization of over Rs. 65-80 crore annually in government incentives to support company profitability. Currently he is the Head of PR and Government Relations at Coromandel International, leading corporate affairs for 27 group companies and maintaining relations with various state and central government departments.

1. Srinivasa Behara
e-mail: sreenivasbehara@rediffmail.com mobile: 7032650040
Corporate Affairs Govt Relations Approvals & Incentives Regulatory Liaison
Crisis Management CSR Govt Sales Trade Bodies External Communication
 Corporate Affairs & govt relations professional with 19 years of liaison experience in
handling Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Telangana, Maharashtra, Gujarat States & Union Govt.
 Individual-contributor, handled govt affairs for setting-up of 3 manufacturing projects, 2
R&D Centers, green & brown-field Plants, SBUs & Factory expansions, across India.
 Managing sustained relations with States & Union govt. Ministries, Regulatory bodies,
Legislatures, political parties, Statutory institutions, Bureaucrats, NGOs, Trade bodies.
 Proven record for obtaining government approvals, permissions, statutory clearances,
realization of govt incentives, subsidies, land acquisition, infra & license consents.
 Certified crisis manager. University gold medalist in Public Affairs & stakeholder
engagement. Accomplished public policy, media, brand, Marcom, Trade campaigner.
 Specialized in managing public-hearings, environmental issues & govt submissions.
Professional Experience
HEAD – PR & Government Relations (Sr.GM) from 19 Nov 2010 – Present
Coromandel International Limited (India's top Chemicals,SpecialtyChemicals,APIs & Fertilizer Manufacturer)
Responsibilities:
 Plan, lead & execution of Corporate Affairs and Govt liaison for 27 group Companies.
 Liaison with various States & Union govt departments such as Industries, Commerce,
Finance, MoEF, Labor, PCBs, Police, Electricity, PESO, Water & Sewage, GIDC, Fire
& Explosives, Central Drugs Standard Control Organization, NGT, Excise & Proh,
GPCB, Central Bureau of Narcotics, CPCB, Safety, Railways, Director-Factories,
Inspector-Boilers, Revenue, Ports, Municipal, local bodies & Dist Admn.
 Facilitating top management's periodical interactions with ministries, CS, secretaries,
senior bureaucrats, MD/chairs of Corps, Boards, statutory bodies & regulators.
 Submission of permissions/consents & realization of govt Incentives and subsequent
follow-ups with CMOs, concern Ministry, Finance, Cabinet secretariats, dept HoDs.
 Tracking the progress of interaction with each department, fulfill compliance formalities
and clear concerns / objections raised by the officials & documentation for records.
 Lobbying with political parties, Trade bodies, statutory authorities, communities, Trade
Unions, opinion leaders, NGOs & neighboring village-heads, across business units.
 Marketing survey & scouting for government / non-govt / institutional business, sales
or partnering opportunities. Embrace various govt schemes for business development.
 Handling land acquisition with: VUDA, TUDA, HMDA, APIIC, MIDC,TIDCO, SIPCOT.
 Effective govt communication & stakeholder engagement by leveraging media, brand,
MARCOM initiatives, events, digital collateral, sponsorships, CSR & PR publications
 Managing Crisis communication. Leading group level Crisis analysis mitigation teams.
 Representing Trade bodies. Driving the CSR initiatives into business opportunities.

2. Accomplishments:
Lead Individual contributor role in obtaining following govt approvals & clearances from the
govts of AP, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Orissa, Gujarat States & Union govt:
 Environmental clearances for expansion of manufacturing facilities in AP & TN.
 Approval for production of new-grade chemicals & APIs in TN, Guj, MH Units.
 Government consent for establishment (CFE) of a gas-based refinery and
tactical lateral conversion into a coal-fired sugar factory, at East Godavari, AP.
 Permission for voluntary closure of factory; dismantle & shifting of machinery
from Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) to Ankaleshwar (Gujarat).
 Revival and consent for operation (CFO) for a closed factory, which was shut-
down by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board, due to environmental concerns.
 Conversion of industrial land into residential land, for setting up of a 40-bedded
hospital under CSR, with in factory premises in TN and AP.
 MoEF approval and GPCB concurrence for production of Pesticides as well as
organic manure from fertilizer Plants (Gujarat & TN States).
 Currently, working with the Andhra Pradesh State Industrial Infrastructure
Corp., for land, water, Power & other infra for a group company in APCRDA.
 Land & Govt clearance for setting up of R&D center in Hyderabad, Telangana.
 Supporting group companies in handling govt relations such as environmental
concerns, land acquisition, statutory approvals, labor issues, realization of industrial
incentives, regulatory visits etc., and ensuring smooth operations and maintenance.
 Coordinated five Public hearings / regulatory checks & successfully obtained NoCs
from MoEF & PCBs of TN, AP, MH, Guj States for establishment of manufacturing
Units & also expansions of Ranipet, Vizag, Gujarat and Navi Mumbai Units.
 Accomplished in crisis communication. Sensitively handled govt officials, statutory
agencies and media during crisis such as land acquisition disputes, raids by law
enforcing agencies, fatal accidents, trade Union/contract labor strikes, gas-leakage
incidents, environmental issues, regulatory inspections and public hearings etc.
 Ensuring group companies partner governments in implementing various schemes
and programs, eventually enriching the relations & enabling businesses opportunities.
 Realization of govt incentives up to Rs. 65 Cr - 80 Cr. per year, supporting bottom line.
 Company's Rep in TN Maritime Board that governing private Terminal @ Ennore Port.
 Managing effective govt & stakeholder communication through planting excellent
media pitches, AV presentations, digital innovations etc, from factory level to pan-
India. Dealing with chief editors, bureau chiefs, Sr correspondents, bloggers etc.
 Managing CSR activities in 6 States, involving various govt departments. Translating
CSR programs into external communication exercises. Received 3World CSR awards.
 Driving brand initiatives: multi geographic branding campaigns, digital promotions,
product launches, events, trade fairs & sponsorships web pages, videos, corp films.
 Maximized govt sales by involving Ministers, legislature, politicians & bureaucrats in
CSR, marketing events, exhibitions etc., keeping product / service promotion in mind.

3. Senior Manager – PR & Corp.Com 10 Oct 2008 – 13 Nov, 2010
BGR Energy Systems Limited (EPC leader in Power, Environmental Engineering, O&G sector)
Responsibilities:
 Played vital liaison role in dealing AP, TN govts & key departments, for setting-up of
Power projects in Chhattisgarh, Kothagudem, Bhoopalapallli and BoP of 500 MW TPS
at Vijayawada, 500MW TPP at Kakaitya for AP Genco (now in Telangana State).
 Initiated & nurtured cordial relations with TN, Orissa State govts, TN EB, AP Power
Gen Corp, AP Transco and Power Distribution Cos of AP, ERC, GDC & various govts.
Handled liaison for EPC projects in Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan & IPP in Orissa.
 PR with Ministries, ERCs, Legislatures, politicians, policy makers & local authorities.
 Dealt with Cabinet & Finance secretaries of AP, TN, Chhattisgarh, Orissa to pursue
incentives / receivables from distribution Cos & Transcos, Managed CSR in 3 States.
Accomplishments:
 Played key individual role in managing govt relations with AP, TN, Rajasthan, Orissa
States and ministries of Finance, Industries, Power & various hierarchies
 Built, nurtured and managed high degree of relationships with heads of State Police,
Labor, Revenue, PCB etc and ensured normalcy during the turbulent labor un-rest.
 Acted as key company contact with Tamil Nadu Industries Ministry and obtained all
clearances for expansion of the manufacturing facility (3rd Unit).
 Played pivotal role in acquiring govt land & infra for R & D center in Hyderabad.
Manager - Public Relations 01 Nov’ 2007 – 08 Oct’ 08
Vedanta Limited (World's largest Copper producer. Formerly known as Sterlite Industries)
Responsibilities
 Handled Govt, media & community relations. Lead PR, Supported CSR initiatives.
 Acted as Company contact for Tamil Nadu State govt departments.
Accomplishments:
 Dealt with government and trade body committees on environment issues.
 Successfully handled the visit and public enquiry of Parliamentary Committee, NGT on
environmental issues and grievances of Sterlite communities.
Asst. Manager - Corporate Communication 7 Jan, 2000 – 30 Oct, 2007
Bharti AirTel (Country’s No.1 mobile service provider)
Responsibilities
 Handled regional / district level official: Collector, SP, DRO, RDO, MRO, CE etc.
 Managed IPO related PR, Liaison and media communication.
 Writing, editing and publication of in-house Journal, newsletters & marcom literature.
Accomplishments:
 Instrumental in obtaining approvals from R&B, Municipalities, Urban Development
Revenue, Police, Fire etc., in AP, TN telecom circles, covering about 40 districts.

4. Education
University topper. Gold medalist. Masters Degree in Journalism & Mass Communication.
A first-class Bachelor Degree in Mass Communication. (BJMC)
Bachelor Degree in Sciences.(B.SC) with Chemistry & Biology
A first-class Diploma in Agriculture.
Personal information
Date of Birth : 17 March 1969
Marital status : Married.
Permanent address : Kranti Classic Apts, Dr. A.S. Rao Nagar, Secunderabad.
Languages Known : English, Hindi, Telugu, Oriya and Tamil.
Notice period : 2 months
Reporting to : Managing Director (Mr. Sameer Goel)
Current CTC : Rs. 31.60 L
Current location : Hyderabad. (Worked in Delhi, TN, GUJ for 3 years each)
Alternative mail ID : sreenivasbehara@gmail.com