About Dr.(Ms.) Apoorva
Dr.(Ms.) Apoorva is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1994 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Dr.(Ms.) Apoorva joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr.(Ms.) Apoorva's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 31 years of service, Dr.(Ms.) Apoorva has held 20 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include APC & Principal. Secy To Govt., Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Chennai; Principal Secretary To Government, Housing & Urban Dev Deptt Housing Deptt. Chennai; Principal Secy, Cadre (AIS). The longest single tenure was 4y 9m as Principal Secy, Cadre (AIS).
Dr.(Ms.) Apoorva last served as APC & Principal. Secy To Govt., Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Chennai. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 9m each.
Dr.(Ms.) Apoorva's educational qualifications on record include History from Ph. D.. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Ph. D. | History | Second | -- |
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 | APC & Principal. Secy To Govt. | Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 16/10/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | APC & Principal. Secy To Govt. | secretariat administration deptt Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 16/10/2023 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Principal Secretary To Government | Housing & Urban Dev Deptt Housing Deptt. Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 02/12/2021 - 15/10/2023 |
| 4 | Principal Secretary To Government | Secretariat Estt Deptt Secretariat Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 02/12/2021 - 15/10/2023 |
| 5 | Principal Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Small Scale Industries | 04/03/2017 - 01/12/2021 |
| 6 | Managing Director | Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Medicines | 18/06/2016 - 03/03/2017 |
| 7 | Secretary | Higher Education Deptt. | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Human Resource Dev | 23/12/2014 - 03/03/2017 |
| 8 | Managing Director | TN Handl Weavers Coop Soc(Cooptex) | Cadre (AIS) | Textiles / Handlooms | 05/09/2014 - 23/12/2014 |
| 9 | Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Medicines | 27/08/2013 - 23/12/2014 |
| 10 | PROJECT DIRECTOR | Panchayat & Rural Dev | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 28/06/2011 - 26/08/2013 |
| 11 | Principal Secy | Industries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 29/01/2010 - 27/08/2013 |
| 12 | Spl Secy | Health & Family Walfare Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 01/01/2009 - 29/01/2010 |
| 13 | Additional Secy | Health & Family Walfare Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 06/05/2008 - 01/01/2009 |
| 14 | Commissioner | Maternal, Child H&W | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 24/01/2007 - 27/04/2008 |
| 15 | Member Secy | Sports Auth | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Sports | 21/10/2005 - 24/01/2007 |
| 16 | Jt Secy | Social Welfare & Nutritious Meal Prog Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Welfare | 23/08/2004 - 21/10/2005 |
| 17 | Deputy Commissioner | Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 12/06/2002 - 23/08/2004 |
| 18 | District Collector | Dharmapuri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/2001 - 12/06/2002 |
| 19 | Controller | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 12/06/2000 - 01/06/2001 |
| 20 | Sub Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/1997 - 12/06/2000 |
| 21 | Assistant Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 07/11/1996 - 01/08/1997 |
| 22 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 05/09/1994 - 09/08/1996 |
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 | 2004-2005 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
| 2 | 2010-2011 | Agriculture and Rural Development: Emerging Issues and Policy Response | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr.(Ms.) Apoorva belong to?
Dr.(Ms.) Apoorva is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 1994, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Dr.(Ms.) Apoorva's age?
Dr.(Ms.) Apoorva is 61 years old, born on 18 January 1965.
What was Dr.(Ms.) Apoorva's last posting?
Dr.(Ms.) Apoorva last served as APC & Principal. Secy To Govt., Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Chennai.
How many years has Dr.(Ms.) Apoorva served as an IAS officer?
Dr.(Ms.) Apoorva has 31 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr.(Ms.) Apoorva held?
Dr.(Ms.) Apoorva has held 20 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Dr.(Ms.) Apoorva's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr.(Ms.) Apoorva held in one role was 4y 9m as Principal Secy, Cadre (AIS).
What is Dr.(Ms.) Apoorva's educational qualification?
Dr.(Ms.) Apoorva holds the following qualification: Ph. D..
How was Dr.(Ms.) Apoorva recruited to the IAS?
Dr.(Ms.) Apoorva was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
