A civil engineer from IIT Roorkee, and an Indian Administrative Service officer, J.S. Mishra has published five collections of Hindi poems—Yeh Dhoop Chhanv, Yeh Aakarshan; Ho Himalaya Naya, Ab Ho Ganga Nayi; Chand Sirhane Rakh; Banh Kholo, Udo Mukta Aakash Mein and Bas Yehi Swapna, Bas Yehi Lagan, and four widely acclaimed books—A Quest for Dream Cities; Mahakumbh: The Greatest Show on Earth, Happiness is a Choice—Choose to Be Happy and 24×7 Anand Hi Anand. He has received numerous state honours, citations and certificates for his meritorious and scholarly achievements.
