About Ms. Veena Kumari Meena
Ms. Veena Kumari Meena is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1993 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre. Ms. Veena Kumari Meena joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Veena Kumari Meena's domicile state on record is Rajasthan.
Over 33 years of service, Ms. Veena Kumari Meena has held 24 recorded postings across 19 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary To Government, Lucknow; Principal Secretary To Government, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Uttar Pradesh; Executive Dir, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution Food Corporation of India New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 11m as Jt Secy, Home Affairs Home.
Ms. Veena Kumari Meena is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Sugarcane Deptt Sugarcane Lucknow, a position held since 29 June 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 3m each.
Ms. Veena Kumari Meena's educational qualifications on record include Sociology. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. | Sociology | 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 | Principal Secretary To Government | Sugarcane Deptt Sugarcane Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Sugar Industry | 29/06/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary To Government | Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Civil Supplies | 30/05/2020 - 28/06/2023 |
| 3 | Principal Secretary To Government | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Uttar Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 05/08/2019 - 29/05/2020 |
| 4 | Executive Dir | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution Food Corporation of India New Delhi | Centre | Public Administration / Public Administration | 04/05/2017 - 30/06/2019 |
| 5 | Joint Secretary | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution | Centre (Non- Central Staffing Scheme) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 01/12/2016 - 20/04/2017 |
| 6 | Jt Secy | Home Affairs Home | Centre | Home / Home | 01/01/2013 - 30/11/2016 |
| 7 | Director | Urban Development | Centre | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 19/03/2012 - 31/12/2012 |
| 8 | Secretary | Governor s Secretariat | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 25/01/2011 - 18/03/2012 |
| 9 | Commissioner | Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Civil Supplies | 17/08/2010 - 25/01/2011 |
| 10 | On Foreign Training | Hague | Cadre (Foreign Training) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/08/2009 - 31/07/2010 |
| 11 | State Project Dir | Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 22/05/2008 - 31/07/2009 |
| 12 | District Collector | Varanasi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/05/2007 - 22/05/2008 |
| 13 | Spl Secy | Technical Edu Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Technical Education | 20/03/2007 - 16/05/2007 |
| 14 | District Collector | Sultanpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/05/2006 - 27/12/2006 |
| 15 | Spl Secy | Higher Edu Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 14/01/2005 - 04/05/2006 |
| 16 | District Magistrate | Farukhabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 14/02/2004 - 14/01/2005 |
| 17 | District Magistrate | Balrampur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2002 - 14/02/2004 |
| 18 | District Magistrate | Balrampur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/02/2001 - 01/01/2002 |
| 19 | Spl Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Public Distribution | 14/12/1998 - 01/02/2001 |
| 20 | Jt Dev Commissioner | Garhwal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/11/1998 - 14/12/1998 |
| 21 | Chief Dev Officer | Pauri Garhwal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/05/1998 - 01/11/1998 |
| 22 | Chief Dev Officer | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/10/1997 - 01/05/1998 |
| 23 | S D M | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/1996 - 01/10/1997 |
| 24 | Jt Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/09/1995 - 01/06/1996 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV | 22/08/2011 | 14/10/2011 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2000-2001 | Junior Level - 1991-94 Batches | HCM Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration | Jaipur | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Veena Kumari Meena belong to?
Ms. Veena Kumari Meena is an IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, batch of 1993, with Rajasthan as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Veena Kumari Meena's age?
Ms. Veena Kumari Meena is 59 years old, born on 02 June 1967.
What is Ms. Veena Kumari Meena's current posting?
Ms. Veena Kumari Meena is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Sugarcane Deptt Sugarcane Lucknow since 29 June 2023.
How many years has Ms. Veena Kumari Meena served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Veena Kumari Meena has 33 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Veena Kumari Meena held?
Ms. Veena Kumari Meena has held 24 distinct postings over their career, across 19 locations.
What is Ms. Veena Kumari Meena's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Veena Kumari Meena held in one role was 3y 11m as Jt Secy, Home Affairs Home.
How was Ms. Veena Kumari Meena recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Veena Kumari Meena was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
