About Ms. Supriya Sahu
Ms. Supriya Sahu is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1991 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Ms. Supriya Sahu joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Supriya Sahu's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 35 years of service, Ms. Supriya Sahu has held 21 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Additional Chief Secretary To Government, D/o Health & Family Welfare, Tamil Nadu; Additional Chief Secretary To Government, Environment & Forest Department Environment & Forests Deptt Chennai; Principal Secy, T.N. Small Tea Growers Industrial Co-op Tea Factories Fedn Ltd. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 3m as Director General, Information & Broadcasting Dte Gen of Doordarshan Delhi.
Ms. Supriya Sahu is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Climate Change and Forests Deptt. Tamil Nadu, a position held since 09 February 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 6m each.
Ms. Supriya Sahu's educational qualifications on record include Botany. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. | Botany | 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 | Environment, Climate Change and Forests Deptt. Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Environment | 09/02/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Additional Chief Secretary To Government | D/o Health & Family Welfare, Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 01/07/2024 - 08/02/2025 |
| 3 | Additional Chief Secretary To Government | Environment & Forest Department Environment & Forests Deptt Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Environment | 03/06/2021 - 01/07/2024 |
| 4 | Principal Secy | T.N. Small Tea Growers Industrial Co-op Tea Factories Fedn Ltd | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 16/10/2019 - 02/06/2021 |
| 5 | Director General | Information & Broadcasting Dte Gen of Doordarshan Delhi | Centre | Information & Broadcasting / Doordarshan | 29/06/2016 - 28/09/2019 |
| 6 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 22/10/2014 - 10/01/2016 |
| 7 | Jt Secy | Information & Broadcasting | Centre | Information & Broadcasting / Information & Broadcasting | 03/10/2011 - 22/10/2014 |
| 8 | Director | Information & Broadcasting | Centre | Information & Broadcasting / Information & Broadcasting | 23/07/2009 - 03/10/2011 |
| 9 | Jt M D | Hogenakkal Water Suppy | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 10/12/2008 - 11/05/2009 |
| 10 | Project Dir | Fluorosis Mitigation Project | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 10/12/2008 - 23/07/2009 |
| 11 | Project Dir | State AIDS Control Society | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Disease Control | 16/05/2006 - 10/12/2008 |
| 12 | Director | Municipal Admn & Urb Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Welfare | 15/01/2006 - 16/05/2006 |
| 13 | Jt Secy | Health & Family Welfare Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 01/01/2004 - 15/01/2006 |
| 14 | Jt Secy | Health & Family Welfare | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 14/05/2003 - 01/01/2004 |
| 15 | Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Welfare | 01/11/2002 - 14/05/2003 |
| 16 | District Collector | Nilgiris | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/08/2000 - 14/05/2003 |
| 17 | Managing Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Welfare | 01/09/1998 - 09/08/2000 |
| 18 | Additional Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Welfare | 01/04/1997 - 01/09/1998 |
| 19 | Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Defence / Defence | 01/01/1997 - 01/04/1997 |
| 20 | Chief Executive | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/07/1996 - 01/01/1997 |
| 21 | Additional Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1995 - 01/07/1996 |
| 22 | MD And Principal Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | - 28/06/2016 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2007 | Phase IV Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 1991 Batch | 21/04/2007 | 25/05/2007 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1998-1999 | Junior Level - 1989-92 Batches | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Supriya Sahu belong to?
Ms. Supriya Sahu is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 1991, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Supriya Sahu's age?
Ms. Supriya Sahu is 58 years old, born on 27 July 1968.
What is Ms. Supriya Sahu's current posting?
Ms. Supriya Sahu is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Climate Change and Forests Deptt. Tamil Nadu since 09 February 2025.
How many years has Ms. Supriya Sahu served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Supriya Sahu has 35 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Supriya Sahu held?
Ms. Supriya Sahu has held 21 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Ms. Supriya Sahu's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Supriya Sahu held in one role was 3y 3m as Director General, Information & Broadcasting Dte Gen of Doordarshan Delhi.
How was Ms. Supriya Sahu recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Supriya Sahu was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
