About Dr. K Manivasan
Dr. K Manivasan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1993 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Dr. K Manivasan joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. K Manivasan's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 33 years of service, Dr. K Manivasan has held 20 recorded postings across 18 locations. Past roles include Additional Chief Secretary To Government, D/o Water Resources Tamil Nadu; Additional Chief Secretary To Government, Tamil Dev - Culture & Religious Endowments Deptt Chennai; Principal Secy To Governor, Public Works Deptt (PWD) Public Works Chennai. The longest single tenure was 5y 6m as Principal Secy, Social Welfare & Nutritious Meal Prog Deptt.
Dr. K Manivasan is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary To Government, Tourism Chennai, a position held since 09 February 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 7m each.
Dr. K Manivasan's educational qualifications on record include Medicine. The officer has completed 9 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.B.B.S. | Medicine | Ordinary | -- |
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 | Tourism Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 09/02/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Additional Chief Secretary To Government | D/o Water Resources Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Command Area Dev | 01/07/2024 - 09/02/2025 |
| 3 | Additional Chief Secretary To Government | Tamil Dev - Culture & Religious Endowments Deptt Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Culture / Cultural Affairs | 15/05/2023 - 01/07/2024 |
| 4 | Principal Secy To Governor | Public Works Deptt (PWD) Public Works Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 05/08/2022 - 14/05/2023 |
| 5 | Principal Secy To Governor | Secretariat Estt Deptt Secretariat Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 05/08/2022 - 14/05/2023 |
| 6 | Principal Secy | Social Welfare & Nutritious Meal Prog Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Welfare | 30/01/2017 - 04/08/2022 |
| 7 | Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 24/12/2013 - 31/12/2016 |
| 8 | Commissioner | Commercial Taxes Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 14/06/2012 - 24/12/2013 |
| 9 | Commissioner | Agriculture Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 02/11/2011 - 14/06/2012 |
| 10 | Chairman & M D | T.N. Minerals Ltd | Cadre (AIS) | Mines & Minerals / Mines & Minerals | 18/06/2009 - 02/11/2011 |
| 11 | Director | Social Welfare Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Welfare | 16/05/2007 - 18/06/2009 |
| 12 | Additional Secy | Municipal Admin Deptt Water Supply Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 21/06/2006 - 16/05/2007 |
| 13 | Jt Commissioner | Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 01/01/2006 - 20/06/2006 |
| 14 | Jt Commissioner | Corpn of Chennai Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 21/06/2004 - 01/01/2006 |
| 15 | District Collector | Tiruchirapalli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2002 - 21/06/2004 |
| 16 | District Collector | Tiruchirapalli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/2001 - 01/01/2002 |
| 17 | Additional Collector | Coimbatore | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/12/1999 - 01/06/2001 |
| 18 | Deputy Commissioner | Municipal Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/04/1999 - 01/12/1999 |
| 19 | Additional Collector | Kancheepuram | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1997 - 01/03/1999 |
| 20 | Sub Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/09/1995 - 01/07/1997 |
| 21 | Assistant Collector | Salem | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/06/1994 - 01/09/1995 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2010 | Phase IV Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers | 04/10/2010 | 26/11/2010 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2000-2001 | Junior Level - 1991-94 Batches | Dr. Raghunanadan Singh Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration | Nainital | 2 |
| 2 | 2004-2005 | Middle Level (10-16 years service) | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 3 | 2005-2006 | Basic Course on WTO | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 4 | 2006-2007 | E-Governance: Opportunities and Challenges | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
| 5 | 2008-2009 | IT Management & Governance | International Centre for Information Systems and Audit | NOIDA,UP | 1 |
| 6 | 2014-2015 | Improving Governance through Accountability | National Academy of Audit & Accounts | Shimla | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRG PROG FOR IAS |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. K Manivasan belong to?
Dr. K Manivasan is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 1993, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Dr. K Manivasan's age?
Dr. K Manivasan is 59 years old, born on 02 July 1967.
What is Dr. K Manivasan's current posting?
Dr. K Manivasan is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary To Government, Tourism Chennai since 09 February 2025.
How many years has Dr. K Manivasan served as an IAS officer?
Dr. K Manivasan has 33 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. K Manivasan held?
Dr. K Manivasan has held 20 distinct postings over their career, across 18 locations.
What is Dr. K Manivasan's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. K Manivasan held in one role was 5y 6m as Principal Secy, Social Welfare & Nutritious Meal Prog Deptt.
How was Dr. K Manivasan recruited to the IAS?
Dr. K Manivasan was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
