About Shri V L Kantha Rao
Shri V L Kantha Rao is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1992 batch, Madhya Pradesh cadre. Shri V L Kantha Rao joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri V L Kantha Rao's domicile state on record is Andhra Pradesh.
Over 34 years of service, Shri V L Kantha Rao has held 22 recorded postings across 19 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Jal Shakti Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation New Delhi; Secretary, Mines New Delhi; Additional Secy, Communications Telecommunications (DoT) New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 9m as Director, Commerce & Industry Commerce New Delhi.
Shri V L Kantha Rao last served as Secretary, Jal Shakti Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation New Delhi, until 31 December 2027. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 7m each.
Shri V L Kantha Rao's educational qualifications on record include Mech.engg. from Graduate. The officer has completed 7 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | Mech.engg. | 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 | Jal Shakti Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation New Delhi | Centre | Water Resources / General Admin | 01/09/2025 - 31/12/2027 |
| 2 | Secretary | Mines New Delhi | Centre | Mines & Minerals / Mines | 01/09/2023 - 01/09/2025 |
| 3 | Additional Secy | Communications Telecommunications (DoT) New Delhi | Centre | Communications & Information Technology / Telecommunication | 20/01/2022 - 31/08/2023 |
| 4 | Additional Secy (Acquisition) | Defence New Delhi | Centre | Defence / Defence | 04/11/2020 - 18/01/2022 |
| 5 | Additional Secy | Defence Defence Production New Delhi | Centre | Defence / Defence Production & Supplies | 27/01/2020 - 03/11/2020 |
| 6 | M.D. | M.P. State Industrial Dev Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 29/12/2015 - 26/01/2020 |
| 7 | M.D. | Textile Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Textiles / Textiles | 29/12/2015 - 26/01/2020 |
| 8 | Commissioner | industries | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 29/12/2015 - 26/01/2020 |
| 9 | Managing Director | M.P. State Industrial Dev Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 09/06/2015 - 29/12/2015 |
| 10 | Commissioner | Industries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 22/06/2013 - 29/06/2015 |
| 11 | President & CEO | Communications & Info Tech NeGD Media Lab Asia, ND | Centre | Communications & Information Technology / e-Governance | 12/10/2012 - 21/06/2013 |
| 12 | Director | Communications & Info Tech Information Tech NeGD Media Lab Asia, ND | Centre | Communications & Information Technology / e-Governance | 29/11/2011 - 12/10/2012 |
| 13 | Director | Commerce & Industry Commerce New Delhi | Centre | Commerce / Commerce | 23/02/2007 - 29/11/2011 |
| 14 | Pvt Secy | Law & Justice Justice | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 08/08/2006 - 23/02/2007 |
| 15 | Director | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 18/07/2006 - 08/08/2006 |
| 16 | Deputy Secretary | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 22/06/2006 - 18/07/2006 |
| 17 | Additional Secy | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Budget | 01/01/2005 - 21/06/2006 |
| 18 | Deputy Secretary | Health | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 19/12/2003 - 31/12/2004 |
| 19 | District Collector | Shivpuri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2001 - 18/12/2003 |
| 20 | District Collector | Surguja | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/1999 - 01/01/2001 |
| 21 | Additional Collector | Jabalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1997 - 01/06/1999 |
| 22 | Additional Collector | Betul | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/09/1996 - 01/07/1997 |
| 23 | S D O | Jabalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 01/12/1994 - 01/09/1996 |
| 24 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/1992 - 01/12/1994 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2009 | Phase IV Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 1992 Batch | 01/06/2009 | 24/07/2009 |
| 2 | 2023 | MCTP Phase V | 10/04/2023 | 28/04/2023 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2002-2003 | Junior Level-1993-96 Batches | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
| 2 | 2007-2008 | Community Mobilisation and Participatory Management | Dr. Raghunanadan Singh Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration | Nainital | 1 |
| 3 | 2012-2013 | Climate Change and State Preparedness: Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation | The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri V L Kantha Rao belong to?
Shri V L Kantha Rao is an IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, batch of 1992, with Andhra Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri V L Kantha Rao's age?
Shri V L Kantha Rao is 58 years old, born on 05 December 1967.
What was Shri V L Kantha Rao's last posting?
Shri V L Kantha Rao last served as Secretary, Jal Shakti Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation New Delhi until 31 December 2027.
How many years has Shri V L Kantha Rao served as an IAS officer?
Shri V L Kantha Rao has 34 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri V L Kantha Rao held?
Shri V L Kantha Rao has held 22 distinct postings over their career, across 19 locations.
What is Shri V L Kantha Rao's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri V L Kantha Rao held in one role was 4y 9m as Director, Commerce & Industry Commerce New Delhi.
What is Shri V L Kantha Rao's educational qualification?
Shri V L Kantha Rao holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Shri V L Kantha Rao recruited to the IAS?
Shri V L Kantha Rao was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
