Background
BANERJI, Asoka was born on December 19, 1917 in Banaras.
BANERJI, Asoka was born on December 19, 1917 in Banaras.
Patna and Calcutta Universities.
Served in army 1941-1946. Joined Indian Administration Service 1947. Various posts 1947-1956.
Deputy General Manager Durgapur Steel Project 1956-1961.
Iron and Steel Controller for India 1961-1963. General Manager Rourkela Steel Plant 1964-1967.
Deputy Chairman Hindustan Steel Limited. 1967-1969; Director-General Bureau of Public Enterprises 1969-1973.
Special Secretary, Ministry of Industrial Development 1973-1974.
Secretary, Ministry of Works and Housing 1974-1976. Adviser to Government of Gujarat, Chairman Public Enterprises Selection Board, Chairman Banking Service Commission 1976. Started legal practice in Supreme Court and Delhi High Court 1977-1981.
Governor Himachal Pradesh 1981-1983.
Governor Karnataka 1983-1988.