About Dr. Pramod Kumar Meherda
Dr. Pramod Kumar Meherda is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, Odisha cadre. Dr. Pramod Kumar Meherda joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Pramod Kumar Meherda's domicile state on record is Rajasthan.
Over 29 years of service, Dr. Pramod Kumar Meherda has held 16 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Additional Secy, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare New Delhi; Managing Director, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare National Food Security Management (NFSM) New Delhi; Secy To Governor, Government of Orissa Bhubaneswar. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 9m as Additional Secy, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare New Delhi.
Dr. Pramod Kumar Meherda last served as Additional Secy, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare New Delhi, until 02 September 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 10m each.
Dr. Pramod Kumar Meherda's educational qualifications on record include Medicine; All Medical Subjects from M.B.B.S. University of Rajasthan Jaipur SMS Medical College. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.B.B.S. | Medicine | Ordinary | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.B.B.S. University of Rajasthan Jaipur SMS Medical College | All Medical Subjects | Pass | -- |
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 | Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare New Delhi | Centre | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 19/11/2022 - 02/09/2026 |
| 2 | Managing Director | Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare National Food Security Management (NFSM) New Delhi | Centre | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agricultural Marketing | 03/09/2021 - 19/11/2022 |
| 3 | Secy To Governor | Government of Orissa Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 11/03/2020 - 22/08/2021 |
| 4 | Commissioner & Secy | Commerce & Transport Deptt Government of Orissa Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Ports | 03/01/2020 - 10/03/2020 |
| 5 | Commissioner-Cum Secy. | Health & Family Walfare Deptt Government of Orissa Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health Admn. | 28/11/2016 - 02/01/2020 |
| 6 | Commissioner-Cum-Director, | Agriculture and Food Production, Government of Orissa Odisha | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 12/01/2015 - 28/11/2016 |
| 7 | Revenue Divisional Commissioner | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Government of Orissa Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 23/07/2013 - 11/01/2015 |
| 8 | Additional Secy | Water Resources | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 06/03/2010 - 11/10/2010 |
| 9 | Mission Director | National Rural Health Mission Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Rural Health | 06/03/2010 - 23/07/2013 |
| 10 | Mission Director | AIDS Control Cell Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Disease Control | 06/03/2010 - 23/07/2013 |
| 11 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Mayurbhanj | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 04/07/2009 - 04/03/2010 |
| 12 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Jagatsinghpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 03/11/2006 - 04/07/2009 |
| 13 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Rayagada | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/01/2006 - 03/11/2006 |
| 14 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Rayagada | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/05/2002 - 06/01/2006 |
| 15 | Project Dir | District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/01/2001 - 01/05/2002 |
| 16 | Sub Collector | Mayurbhanj | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1999 - 01/01/2001 |
| 17 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/09/1997 - 01/07/1999 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV | 30/04/2012 | 22/06/2012 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008-2009 | World Trade Organisation (WTO) and New Trade Regime | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | MID CAREER IAS PHASE IV TRG | 1Mn 24Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Pramod Kumar Meherda belong to?
Dr. Pramod Kumar Meherda is an IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, batch of 1997, with Rajasthan as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Pramod Kumar Meherda's age?
Dr. Pramod Kumar Meherda is 55 years old, born on 11 November 1970.
What was Dr. Pramod Kumar Meherda's last posting?
Dr. Pramod Kumar Meherda last served as Additional Secy, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare New Delhi until 02 September 2026.
How many years has Dr. Pramod Kumar Meherda served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Pramod Kumar Meherda has 29 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Pramod Kumar Meherda held?
Dr. Pramod Kumar Meherda has held 16 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Dr. Pramod Kumar Meherda's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Pramod Kumar Meherda held in one role was 3y 9m as Additional Secy, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare New Delhi.
What is Dr. Pramod Kumar Meherda's educational qualification?
Dr. Pramod Kumar Meherda holds the following qualification: M.B.B.S. University of Rajasthan Jaipur SMS Medical College.
How was Dr. Pramod Kumar Meherda recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Pramod Kumar Meherda was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
