Muhammad Ashraf Bukhari (), also known as Syed Muhammad Ashraf Bukhari (born 20 March 1956) is a former Indian Administrative Service officer of the Jammu and Kashmir cadre who was last posted as the chairman of the prestigious Board of professional entrance examinationJ&K Ashraf Bukhari has also served as Commissioner/Secretary, Agriculture Production Department Jammu and Kashmir. and is the longest served Commissioner/Secretary to the government GAD for as long as two years.GAD J&K."Shri Mohammad Ashraf Bukhari, IAS Commissioner/Secretary to Government", Srinagar 30 January.
Early life and education
Ashraf Bukhari was born on 20 March 1956 in Rangwar area of Baramulla Town, of the Jammu and Kashmir state. He is an alumnus of the St. Joseph's School (Baramulla). He is a post graduate and also holds a M.Phil. degree in economics.GAD J&K."Shri Mohammad Ashraf Bukhari, IAS Secretary to Government", Jammu 4 March 2014. He is the son of noted Islamic Scholar of North Kashmir, Maulana Syed Muhammad Yahya Shah Bukhari.
Career
Muhammad Ashraf Bukhari is a former senior bureaucrat of Jammu and Kashmir state, who has served at various positions in the state bureaucracy including the prestigious position of Commissioner/Secretary General Administration Department. Director General, Institute of Management, Public Administration & Rural Development, J&K. Secretary Jammu and Kashmir public service commission.Greater Kashmir., Srinagar, 30 November 2013.Agencies."Jammu and Kashmir govt transfers 10 officers", Srinagar, 10 May 2012. Mohammad Ashraf Bukhari has also served as the Director, Rural development department and Secretary, Animal and Sheep Husbandry department, Jammu and Kashmir and various other departments like Home and forest. He was awarded as the most outstanding performer award by Ghulam Nabi Azad Government in the year 2007.Oneindia."Five J and K official given award for outstanding performance ", Published, 7 July 2007..Scoop News. "World Veterinary Day observed in J&K", Jammu 27 April 2013.
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