New Delhi: Jamia Hamdard, a Government-Aided Deemed to be University, has announced the appointment of Col. Tahir Mustafa as the new Registrar of the University. He assumed charge from Dr. Sarfaraz Ahsan, Registrar (Officiating) here today.
Col. Tahir Mustafa is widely recognised as an accomplished administrator and a seasoned officer in the Indian Armed Forces. Known for his integrity, leadership, and administrative acumen, he has held several key positions within the Government of India. Most recently, he served as Director at the Centre for Automated Military Survey (CAMS), IHQ of Ministry of Defence (Army), Government of India. He also held the post of Director, International Boundary Directorate and Head of the Boundary Cell at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Prior to that, he was Director (Administration and Training) at ADG Military Survey, New Delhi, and Director of the Bihar Geospatial Centre, Patna. His earlier assignments include serving as Survey Field In-Charge Indo-Nepal Border, and as Task Force Commander at the Eastern Border in Sikkim. He has worked extensively with top agencies of Central, State and paramilitary forces.
In recognition of his outstanding service, Col. Tahir Mustafa was awarded a citation in 2007 by General V. K. Singh, Former Chief of Army Staff, India for his exemplary work as Task Force Commander in Sikkim.
Academically, he holds a B.Tech. in Civil Engineering from Aligarh Muslim University, M.Sc. in Geography from Madras University, and has completed various basic and advanced courses of strategic importance.
The teaching and non-teaching staff of Jamia Hamdard, extended their warm congratulations to Col. Tahir Mustafa on his appointment. They expressed confidence that his extensive administrative experience and leadership will greatly contribute to the growth, development, and excellence of Jamia Hamdard.
