About Ms. Choten Dhendup Lama
Ms. Choten Dhendup Lama is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1999 batch, West Bengal cadre. Ms. Choten Dhendup Lama joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Choten Dhendup Lama's domicile state on record is West Bengal.
Over 27 years of service, Ms. Choten Dhendup Lama has held 19 recorded postings across 18 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Tribal Dev Deptt West Bengal; Secretary, Panchayat & Rural Dev; Mission Director, National Rural Health Mission West Bengal. The longest single tenure was 3y 10m as Mission Director, National Rural Health Mission West Bengal.
Ms. Choten Dhendup Lama is currently serving as Principal Secretary, Tribal Dev Deptt Tribal Affairs West Bengal, a position held since 01 January 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 6m each.
Ms. Choten Dhendup Lama's educational qualifications on record include Law; English from Graduate. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | LL.B. | Law | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | Graduate | English | 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 | Principal Secretary | Tribal Dev Deptt Tribal Affairs West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Tribal Welfare | 01/01/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary | Tribal Dev Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Tribal Welfare | 03/06/2022 - 31/12/2023 |
| 3 | Secretary | Panchayat & Rural Dev | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 15/11/2018 - 02/06/2022 |
| 4 | Mission Director | National Rural Health Mission West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Rural Health | 01/01/2015 - 14/11/2018 |
| 5 | Mission Director | State Rural Health Mission Howrah | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Rural Health | 11/08/2014 - 31/12/2014 |
| 6 | Commissioner | School Edu Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 24/09/2012 - 11/08/2014 |
| 7 | State Project Dir | District Primary Edu Prog (DPEP) | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 01/01/2012 - 04/08/2014 |
| 8 | State Project Dir | School Edu Deptt District Primary Edu Prog (DPEP) | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 23/07/2010 - 31/12/2011 |
| 9 | Jt Secy | Commerce & Industries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Commerce | 05/04/2010 - 23/07/2010 |
| 10 | Director | Mines & Minerals Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Mines & Minerals / Mines & Minerals | 18/03/2010 - 10/06/2010 |
| 11 | District Magistrate | Purba Medinipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 22/09/2008 - 24/03/2010 |
| 12 | Jt Secy | Food & Supplies Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 14/01/2008 - 21/09/2008 |
| 13 | Consultant | UNDP-Disaster Risk Mgmt Prog | Cadre (Foreign Posting) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 14/03/2006 - 31/12/2007 |
| 14 | Director | Land Use Bd | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Reforms | 29/06/2005 - 14/03/2006 |
| 15 | Managing Director | W.B. Financial Corpn (WBFC) Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 19/10/2004 - 29/06/2005 |
| 16 | Additional District Magistrate | Murshidabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 28/02/2003 - 19/10/2004 |
| 17 | Executive Magistrate | Bardhaman / Burdwan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/03/2002 - 28/02/2003 |
| 18 | S D O | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/06/2000 - 01/03/2002 |
| 19 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 20/09/1999 - 01/06/2000 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 | Phase III Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 2000,2001,1999 Batch | 16/06/2008 | 08/08/2008 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2005-2006 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 2 | 2009-2010 | Advance Course on WTO & Related Matters | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 2011-2012 | Innovations in Public Service | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Choten Dhendup Lama belong to?
Ms. Choten Dhendup Lama is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 1999, with West Bengal as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Choten Dhendup Lama's age?
Ms. Choten Dhendup Lama is 53 years old, born on 30 December 1972.
What is Ms. Choten Dhendup Lama's current posting?
Ms. Choten Dhendup Lama is currently serving as Principal Secretary, Tribal Dev Deptt Tribal Affairs West Bengal since 01 January 2024.
How many years has Ms. Choten Dhendup Lama served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Choten Dhendup Lama has 27 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Choten Dhendup Lama held?
Ms. Choten Dhendup Lama has held 19 distinct postings over their career, across 18 locations.
What is Ms. Choten Dhendup Lama's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Choten Dhendup Lama held in one role was 3y 10m as Mission Director, National Rural Health Mission West Bengal.
What is Ms. Choten Dhendup Lama's educational qualification?
Ms. Choten Dhendup Lama holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Ms. Choten Dhendup Lama recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Choten Dhendup Lama was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
