About Shri Lokesh Chandra
Shri Lokesh Chandra is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1993 batch, Maharashtra cadre. Shri Lokesh Chandra joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Lokesh Chandra's domicile state on record is Rajasthan.
Over 33 years of service, Shri Lokesh Chandra has held 17 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary To Government, D/o Water Resources Govt.of Maharashtra Mumbai City; Vice Chairman & M D, City & Industrial Dev Corpn of Maharashtra Ltd (CIDCO) Maharashtra. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 6y 2m as Principal Secretary To Government, D/o Water Resources Govt.of Maharashtra Mumbai City.
Shri Lokesh Chandra is currently serving as Chairman & M D, Mah State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd Mumbai, a position held since 02 June 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 4m each.
Shri Lokesh Chandra's educational qualifications on record include Civil Engg from M.Tech.; Civil Engg. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.Tech. | Civil Engg | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | B.E. ALLAHABAD UNIVERSITY ALLAHABAD M N R ENGINEERING COLLEGE | Civil Engg | Gold Medalist | -- |
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 | Chairman & M D | Mah State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Electricity | 02/06/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | G.M. | Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | / | 03/06/2021 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Principal Secretary To Government | D/o Water Resources Govt.of Maharashtra Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Irrigation | 27/08/2020 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Vice Chairman & M D | City & Industrial Dev Corpn of Maharashtra Ltd (CIDCO) Maharashtra | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 10/05/2018 - 19/08/2020 |
| 5 | Principal Secretary To Government | General Admin Deptt Maharashtra Sadan, New Delhi New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel and General Administration | 02/10/2014 - 04/05/2018 |
| 6 | Jt Secy | Steel | Centre | Industries / Steel | 04/03/2013 - 01/10/2014 |
| 7 | Pvt Secy | Home Affairs Home | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 08/11/2009 - 03/03/2013 |
| 8 | Director | Power | Centre | Energy / Power | 20/11/2007 - 08/11/2009 |
| 9 | Municipal Commissioner | Municipal Corpn Nagpur | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/01/2006 - 19/11/2007 |
| 10 | Municipal Commissioner | Municipal Corpn Nagpur | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/06/2005 - 31/12/2005 |
| 11 | District Collector | Nagpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/09/2002 - 30/05/2005 |
| 12 | District Collector | Gondia | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2002 - 01/09/2002 |
| 13 | District Collector | Gondia | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 24/02/2000 - 01/01/2002 |
| 14 | District Collector | Bhandara | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/04/1998 - 24/02/2000 |
| 15 | C E O | Gadchiroli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/12/1996 - 01/04/1998 |
| 16 | Project Officer | Gadchiroli | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Welfare | 01/10/1996 - 01/12/1996 |
| 17 | Assistant Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/09/1995 - 01/10/1996 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV | 18/04/2011 | 10/06/2011 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2001-2002 | Junior Level - 1992 - 95 Batches | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 2 | 2008-2009 | Community Mobilisation and Participatory Management | Dr. Raghunanadan Singh Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration | Nainital | 1 |
| 3 | 2013-2014 | Fiscal Policy and Macroeconomic Management | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Lokesh Chandra belong to?
Shri Lokesh Chandra is an IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, batch of 1993, with Rajasthan as the domicile state.
What is Shri Lokesh Chandra's age?
Shri Lokesh Chandra is 55 years old, born on 30 November 1970.
What is Shri Lokesh Chandra's current posting?
Shri Lokesh Chandra is currently serving as Chairman & M D, Mah State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd Mumbai since 02 June 2023.
How many years has Shri Lokesh Chandra served as an IAS officer?
Shri Lokesh Chandra has 33 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Lokesh Chandra held?
Shri Lokesh Chandra has held 17 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Shri Lokesh Chandra's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Lokesh Chandra held in one role was 6y 2m as Principal Secretary To Government, D/o Water Resources Govt.of Maharashtra Mumbai City.
What is Shri Lokesh Chandra's educational qualification?
Shri Lokesh Chandra holds the following qualification: M.Tech..
How was Shri Lokesh Chandra recruited to the IAS?
Shri Lokesh Chandra was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
