About Ms. Thara D
Ms. Thara D is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1995 batch, Gujarat cadre. Ms. Thara D joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Thara D's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 31 years of service, Ms. Thara D has held 17 recorded postings across 13 locations. Past roles include Additional Secy, Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi; Joint Secretary, Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi; Vice Chairman & M D, Guj Indl.Dv.Crpn Gandhinagar. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 8m as Additional Secy, Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi.
Ms. Thara D last served as Additional Secy, Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi, until 28 July 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 8m each.
Ms. Thara D's educational qualifications on record include Bio-Technology; Zoology from Graduate. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. | Bio-Technology | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | Graduate | Zoology | 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 | Additional Secy | Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 06/12/2021 - 28/07/2026 |
| 2 | Joint Secretary | Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 29/07/2019 - 06/12/2021 |
| 3 | Vice Chairman & M D | Guj Indl.Dv.Crpn Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 24/06/2016 - 21/07/2019 |
| 4 | Municipal Commissioner | Municipal Corpn Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 10/10/2014 - 23/06/2016 |
| 5 | Chief Executive Officer | Urban Dev Deptt Ahmedabad Urban Dev Auth Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 29/09/2012 - 09/10/2014 |
| 6 | Spl Commissioner | Commercial Taxes Deptt Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 12/07/2011 - 28/09/2012 |
| 7 | On Training | Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 01/08/2010 - 08/07/2011 |
| 8 | Managing Director | Guj Agro Industries Corpn Ltd Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Agro Industries | 12/02/2009 - 31/07/2010 |
| 9 | Director | Municipal Corpn Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 26/06/2008 - 11/02/2009 |
| 10 | Deputy Municipal Commissioner | Municipal Corpn Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 03/08/2007 - 25/06/2008 |
| 11 | District Collector | Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 22/06/2004 - 02/08/2007 |
| 12 | District Collector | Kheda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/05/2003 - 21/06/2004 |
| 13 | Deputy Secretary | General Admin Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 22/04/2002 - 01/05/2003 |
| 14 | District Dev Officer | Surendranagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 27/09/2001 - 21/04/2002 |
| 15 | District Dev Officer | Vadodara | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 06/12/1999 - 26/09/2001 |
| 16 | District Dev Officer | Kachchha | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 12/02/1999 - 05/12/1999 |
| 17 | Assistant Collector | Revenue Collectorate Gondal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue | 01/01/1998 - 11/02/1999 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 | Phase IV Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 1995 Batch | 21/04/2008 | 11/06/2008 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2003-2004 | Junior Level - 1994-97 Batches | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
| 2 | 2009-2010 | Changing Agriculture & Rural Development Policies | 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 Ms. Thara D belong to?
Ms. Thara D is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 1995, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Thara D's age?
Ms. Thara D is 55 years old, born on 03 July 1971.
What was Ms. Thara D's last posting?
Ms. Thara D last served as Additional Secy, Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi until 28 July 2026.
How many years has Ms. Thara D served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Thara D has 31 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Thara D held?
Ms. Thara D has held 17 distinct postings over their career, across 13 locations.
What is Ms. Thara D's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Thara D held in one role was 4y 8m as Additional Secy, Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi.
What is Ms. Thara D's educational qualification?
Ms. Thara D holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Ms. Thara D recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Thara D was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
