About Ms. Vidyavathi V
Ms. Vidyavathi V is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1991 batch, Karnataka cadre. Ms. Vidyavathi V joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Vidyavathi V's domicile state on record is Andhra Pradesh.
Over 35 years of service, Ms. Vidyavathi V has held 21 recorded postings across 15 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Tourism New Delhi; Director General, Culture Archeological Survey of India (ASI) New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 5y 8m as Director, Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
Ms. Vidyavathi V last served as Secretary, Tourism New Delhi, until 30 November 2027. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 6m each.
Ms. Vidyavathi V's educational qualifications on record include English Lit from Graduate. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | English Lit | 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 | Secretary | Tourism New Delhi | Centre | Tourism / Tourism | 01/06/2023 - 30/11/2027 |
| 2 | OSD | Tourism New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 21/04/2023 - 31/05/2023 |
| 3 | Director General | Culture Archeological Survey of India (ASI) New Delhi | Centre | Culture / Archaeology | 15/05/2020 - 20/04/2023 |
| 4 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 22/05/2019 - 12/05/2020 |
| 5 | Joint Secretary | Environment, Forest & Climate Change | Centre | Environment & Forests / Environment | 12/09/2018 - 21/05/2019 |
| 6 | Joint Secretary | Cabinet Sectt | Centre | / | 18/07/2016 - 11/09/2018 |
| 7 | Jt Secy | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 20/07/2015 - 18/07/2016 |
| 8 | Jt Secy | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 22/05/2014 - 19/07/2015 |
| 9 | N.A. | Karnataka | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 06/04/2014 - 21/05/2014 |
| 10 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 25/02/2011 - 20/03/2011 |
| 11 | Director | Prime Minister's Office (PMO) | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/07/2005 - 25/02/2011 |
| 12 | Deputy Secretary | Prime Minister's Office (PMO) | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 26/02/2004 - 01/07/2005 |
| 13 | Additional Secy To C M | Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 08/02/2004 - 26/02/2004 |
| 14 | Jt Secy To C M | O/o Chief Minister Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 22/10/2003 - 08/02/2004 |
| 15 | On Training | Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/2002 - 31/07/2003 |
| 16 | Director | Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Womens Dev | 01/10/2000 - 30/06/2002 |
| 17 | Director | Panchayati Raj Deptt Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 01/01/2000 - 30/09/2000 |
| 18 | C E O | Zila Panchayat Bangalore (Urban) | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 01/07/1996 - 31/12/1999 |
| 19 | Deputy Secretary | Medical Edu Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Medical Education | 01/07/1995 - 01/07/1996 |
| 20 | Assistant Commissioner | Shimoga | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/1993 - 01/07/1995 |
| 21 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/09/1991 - 31/07/1993 |
| 22 | Adviser (Policy & Strategy) | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Foreign Posting) | / | - Till-Date |
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 | Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration | Pune | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2002 | PGP IN PUB.POLIXCY AND MGMT | 1Yr 1Mn |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Vidyavathi V belong to?
Ms. Vidyavathi V is an IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, batch of 1991, with Andhra Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Vidyavathi V's age?
Ms. Vidyavathi V is 58 years old, born on 03 November 1967.
What was Ms. Vidyavathi V's last posting?
Ms. Vidyavathi V last served as Secretary, Tourism New Delhi until 30 November 2027.
How many years has Ms. Vidyavathi V served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Vidyavathi V has 35 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Vidyavathi V held?
Ms. Vidyavathi V has held 21 distinct postings over their career, across 15 locations.
What is Ms. Vidyavathi V's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Vidyavathi V held in one role was 5y 8m as Director, Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
What is Ms. Vidyavathi V's educational qualification?
Ms. Vidyavathi V holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Ms. Vidyavathi V recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Vidyavathi V was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
