About the Mentor
G. H. P. Raju
IPS (1993 Batch) · Assam-Meghalaya Cadre · 33 Years in Indian Police Service
Biography
A Life in Service
"Public service is not merely a career. It is a responsibility to uphold justice, integrity and compassion."
G. H. P. Raju is a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the 1993 batch, Assam-Meghalaya Cadre, with over 33 years of distinguished service spanning counter-insurgency, VIP security, police administration, and developmental governance. He superannuated as Principal Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya on 31 December 2022.
An M.Sc. (Tech) Gold Medallist in Applied Geology from Andhra University (1987), he cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination and brings an aspirant's own understanding to every mentoring session — combined with the hard wisdom earned across three decades of real governance challenges in one of India's most complex security environments.
As Superintendent of Police across three districts of Meghalaya — East Garo Hills, Jaintia Hills and East Khasi Hills — he successfully led counter-insurgency operations against HNLC and ANVC militant groups. As IG Operations, he adopted mobile technology to execute clinical operations resulting in 16 militant camps busted and 70+ militants arrested. At the Special Protection Group, he supervised security arrangements for the Prime Minister of India.
His last major civil assignment as Principal Secretary saw him solve Meghalaya's chronic food shortage through livestock development, skill 15,000 tribal youth under PMKVY, and upgrade 11 ITIs with ADB funding. His specialisation in Ethics (GS Paper IV) mentoring is drawn from authentic administrative dilemmas lived through — not textbooks.
Quick Facts
Career Highlights
A Distinguished Journey
Born on 1 January 1963. Graduated M.Sc. (Tech) Applied Geology, Andhra University — Gold Medallist, 1987.
Awarded Chief Minister's Sword of Honour, Andhra Pradesh Police Academy, Hyderabad.
Joined Indian Police Service (IPS), 1993 Batch — Assam-Meghalaya Cadre. Awarded Vice President of India Medal for Exemplary Conduct & Best in Physical Training, SVP NPA, Hyderabad.
Asst. Superintendent of Police, Shillong (East Khasi Hills). Sub-Divisional Police Officer, Dadengre (West Garo Hills).
Addl. Superintendent of Police, East Garo Hills. Superintendent of Police, East Garo Hills, Williamnagar.
Principal, Police Training School, Shillong. SP, Jaintia Hills, Jowai — formed Anti Goonda Squad (AGS) to neutralise the liquor mafia, widely appreciated by the public.
Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills, Shillong. Conducted major counter-insurgency operations against HNLC and ANVC militant groups; Justice P C Phukan Commission upheld police action.
Central Deputation: Asst. Inspector General, Special Protection Group (SPG), New Delhi — supervised PM's security during visits and public meetings.
Assistant Director (Administration), SVP National Police Academy, Hyderabad — taught IPC, CrPC and Police in Modern India to IPS probationers.
Deputy Director (Administration & Establishment), SVP National Police Academy — managed academy budget, infrastructure proposals and service matters.
Dy. Inspector General of Police, HQ/Administration, Meghalaya. Supervised Modernisation of Police Force scheme and Security Related Expenditure.
DIG / IG, Western Range, Tura, Garo Hills — supervised counter-insurgency operations; adopted mobile technology to track militants; 16 militant camps busted, 70+ militants arrested.
Inspector General of Police, HQ/Administration & Operations, Meghalaya (till Dec 2016).
Central Deputation: IG, CRPF Southern Sector, Hyderabad (Jan 2017 – Apr 2019). IG, CRPF Chhattisgarh Sector (Apr 2019 – Mar 2020).
Principal Secretary, Dept. of Cooperation, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary, and Labour, Govt. of Meghalaya — solved Meghalaya's food shortage crisis; 15,000 tribal youth skilled under PMKVY; 11 ITIs upgraded with ADB funding.
Superannuated from Indian Police Service on 31 December 2022 after 33 years of distinguished service.
Launched ghpraju.com — a mentoring platform for UPSC Civil Services aspirants, focusing on Ethics, Governance and real-world administration.
Recognitions
Awards & Honours
President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service
2019Director General, CRPF Commendation Disc — exemplary service during UP Assembly Elections
2018President's Police Medal for Meritorious Service
2008Director, SVP NPA Double Commendation Disc & Insignia
2008Director, SVP NPA Commendation Disc & Insignia
2006Vice President of India Medal for Exemplary Conduct — SVP NPA
1993Best in Physical Training — SVP NPA, Hyderabad
1993Chief Minister's Sword of Honour — AP Police Academy, Hyderabad
1991Gold Medal — M.Sc. (Tech) Applied Geology, Andhra University
1987Expertise
Areas of Specialisation
International Experience
Official Travels Abroad
Anti-Terrorism Assistance (ATA) Program — 3-week VIP Security training sponsored by the Government of USA.
Asia Pacific Region Conference on Correctional Administration (1 week).
Mid-Career Training Programme (MCTP) — 2-week residential course, organized by SVP NPA, Hyderabad.
Study tour on vocational skilling — examined ITI/Polytechnic-industry linkages to inform Meghalaya's PMKVY implementation.
Mentoring Philosophy
Why This Platform Exists
Real Over Rote
Every answer should be grounded in real governance understanding, not template answers.
Ethics is Character
GS Paper IV is not a subject — it is a test of who you are. We prepare the whole person.
Accessible to All
Quality mentoring should not be a privilege of the wealthy. This platform is built for every aspirant.
Long-Term Vision
We aim to create civil servants who serve with integrity for decades — not just crack an exam.
Career & Life
Moments in Service
Ready to Learn from Experience?
Begin your UPSC journey with guidance from 33 years of real governance wisdom.