About Ms. Kakarla Usha
Ms. Kakarla Usha is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1994 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Ms. Kakarla Usha joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Kakarla Usha's domicile state on record is Andhra Pradesh.
Over 32 years of service, Ms. Kakarla Usha has held 13 recorded postings across 7 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary To Government, D/O School Education School Edu Chennai; Managing Director, T.N. Urban Finance & Infrastructure Dev Corpn Tamil Nadu. The officer has also served on central deputation.
Ms. Kakarla Usha is currently serving as Principal Secretary / Commissioner, Tourism Chennai, a position held since 12 October 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y each.
Ms. Kakarla Usha's educational qualifications on record include Intrnl Business. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. | Intrnl Business | 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 / Commissioner | Tourism Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 12/10/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary To Government | D/O School Education School Edu Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Adult Literacy | 26/05/2021 - 11/10/2023 |
| 3 | Principal Secy To Governor | Secretariat Estt Deptt Secretariat Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 26/05/2021 - 11/10/2023 |
| 4 | Managing Director | T.N. Urban Finance & Infrastructure Dev Corpn Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Planning | 28/08/2015 - 02/02/2017 |
| 5 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 03/10/2011 - 27/08/2015 |
| 6 | Director | Textiles National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Bangalore | Centre | Textiles / Textiles | 03/10/2008 - 02/10/2011 |
| 7 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 01/06/2008 - 03/10/2008 |
| 8 | Jt Commissioner | Education Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 24/01/2007 - 01/06/2008 |
| 9 | Deputy Commissioner | Commercial Taxes Deptt Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 13/02/2004 - 24/01/2007 |
| 10 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 07/02/2001 - 28/02/2003 |
| 11 | Jt Chief Electoral Officer | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 01/09/1998 - 07/02/2001 |
| 12 | Deputy Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Welfare | 01/02/1998 - 01/09/1998 |
| 13 | Sub Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1996 - 01/02/1997 |
| 14 | 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 | 18/04/2011 | 10/06/2011 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2004-2005 | Indian Infrastructural Issues | National Institute of Port Management | Chennai | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Kakarla Usha belong to?
Ms. Kakarla Usha is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 1994, with Andhra Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Kakarla Usha's age?
Ms. Kakarla Usha is 57 years old, born on 06 March 1969.
What is Ms. Kakarla Usha's current posting?
Ms. Kakarla Usha is currently serving as Principal Secretary / Commissioner, Tourism Chennai since 12 October 2023.
How many years has Ms. Kakarla Usha served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Kakarla Usha has 32 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Kakarla Usha held?
Ms. Kakarla Usha has held 13 distinct postings over their career, across 7 locations.
How was Ms. Kakarla Usha recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Kakarla Usha was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
