About Shri Chandra Vanu Som
Shri Chandra Vanu Som is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1990 batch, Gujarat cadre. Shri Chandra Vanu Som joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Chandra Vanu Som's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 36 years of service, Shri Chandra Vanu Som has held 17 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Additional Chief Secretary To Government, Gandhinagar; Principal Secy, Gandhinagar; Managing Director, Guj State Civil Supplies Corpn Ltd. Gandhinagar. The longest single tenure was 5y 4m as Commissioner, Mid Day Meals & Schools Gandhinagar.
Shri Chandra Vanu Som is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary To Government, Narmada Water Resources & Water Supply Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar, a position held since 29 October 2021. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 2m each.
Shri Chandra Vanu Som's educational qualifications on record include Chemistry from Graduate; Chemistry. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | Chemistry | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. | Chemistry | First | -- |
Central Deputation Details
Career Strip
Proportional view — each block is a posting, sized by tenure.
Experience Details
| S.No. | Designation | Ministry/Dept & Location | Cadre / Centre | Sector | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Additional Chief Secretary To Government | Narmada Water Resources & Water Supply Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 29/10/2021 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Additional Chief Secretary To Government | Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Youth Affairs & Sports | 10/08/2020 - 28/10/2021 |
| 3 | Principal Secy | Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Youth Affairs & Sports | 05/09/2019 - 09/08/2020 |
| 4 | Managing Director | Guj State Civil Supplies Corpn Ltd. Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Civil Supplies | 12/03/2015 - 04/09/2019 |
| 5 | Commissioner | Mid Day Meals & Schools Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 09/11/2009 - 12/03/2015 |
| 6 | Director | Emp & Trg Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Employment & Training | 15/09/2005 - 09/11/2009 |
| 7 | Managing Director | State Tourism Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 24/06/2005 - 15/09/2005 |
| 8 | Jt Secy | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 28/08/2004 - 23/06/2005 |
| 9 | Jt Secy | General Admin Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 06/11/2003 - 27/08/2004 |
| 10 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/10/2000 - 31/10/2003 |
| 11 | On Study Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Study Leave) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 20/09/1999 - 30/09/2000 |
| 12 | OSD To Minister | West Bengal | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 15/12/1998 - 20/09/1999 |
| 13 | Deputy Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 31/03/1998 - 15/12/1998 |
| 14 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Panchmahals | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 11/09/1997 - 31/03/1998 |
| 15 | District Dev Officer | Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/11/1994 - 10/09/1997 |
| 16 | Assistant Collector | Godhra | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 01/05/1992 - 01/11/1994 |
| 17 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/1990 - 01/05/1992 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1996-1997 | Junior Level - 1987- 90 Batches | Gopabandhu Academy of Administration | Bhubaneswar | 3 |
| 2 | 2005-2006 | Quantitative Methods and Operational Research for Public Policy and Management | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
| 3 | 2013-2014 | Social Policy and Governance | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GAA,BHUBANESWAR JR.LVL |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Chandra Vanu Som belong to?
Shri Chandra Vanu Som is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 1990, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Chandra Vanu Som's age?
Shri Chandra Vanu Som is 59 years old, born on 19 January 1967.
What is Shri Chandra Vanu Som's current posting?
Shri Chandra Vanu Som is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary To Government, Narmada Water Resources & Water Supply Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar since 29 October 2021.
How many years has Shri Chandra Vanu Som served as an IAS officer?
Shri Chandra Vanu Som has 36 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Chandra Vanu Som held?
Shri Chandra Vanu Som has held 17 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Shri Chandra Vanu Som's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Chandra Vanu Som held in one role was 5y 4m as Commissioner, Mid Day Meals & Schools Gandhinagar.
What is Shri Chandra Vanu Som's educational qualification?
Shri Chandra Vanu Som holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Shri Chandra Vanu Som recruited to the IAS?
Shri Chandra Vanu Som was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
