About Shri M Thennarasan
Shri M Thennarasan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2000 batch, Gujarat cadre. Shri M Thennarasan joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri M Thennarasan's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 26 years of service, Shri M Thennarasan has held 14 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Industries & Mines Deptt Guj Indl.Dv.Crpn; Vice Chairman & M D, Industries & Mines Deptt Gujarat Bhavan Gandhinagar; Municipal Commissioner, Urban Dev & Housing Dev Deptt Municipal Corpn Surat. The longest single tenure was 7y as Vice Chairman & M D, Industries & Mines Deptt Gujarat Bhavan Gandhinagar.
Shri M Thennarasan is currently serving as Municipal Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Municipal Corpn Ahmedabad, a position held since 13 October 2022. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 3m each.
Shri M Thennarasan's educational qualifications on record include Agriculture; Agriculture 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. | Agriculture | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | Graduate | Agriculture | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.Sc. (Agri) Agricultural University Coimbatore Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Agriculture | Grade 'A' | -- |
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 | Municipal Commissioner | Municipal Corporation Municipal Corpn Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 13/10/2022 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Vice Chairman & M D | Industries & Mines Deptt Gujarat Bhavan Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 05/09/2019 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Joint Secretary | Industries & Mines Deptt Guj Indl.Dv.Crpn | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 05/09/2019 - 21/07/2022 |
| 4 | Municipal Commissioner | Urban Dev & Housing Dev Deptt Municipal Corpn Surat | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 29/09/2016 - 04/09/2019 |
| 5 | Commissioner & Secy To Govt | Women & child Development Sachivalaya Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 22/06/2016 - 19/09/2016 |
| 6 | Mines Commissioner | Geology & Mining Geology & Mining Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Mines & Minerals / Mines | 22/06/2015 - 25/06/2016 |
| 7 | Deputy Municipal Commissioner | Housing & Urban Dev Deptt Municipal Corpn Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 15/04/2013 - 13/06/2015 |
| 8 | District Collector | Banaskantha | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 05/11/2012 - 31/12/2012 |
| 9 | District Collector | Land Revenue Deptt Banaskantha | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 05/11/2012 - 15/04/2013 |
| 10 | Deputy Municipal Commissioner | Urban Dev & Housing Dev Deptt Municipal Corpn Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/09/2012 - 05/11/2012 |
| 11 | District Collector | Kachchha | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 30/12/2009 - 01/09/2012 |
| 12 | District Collector | Land Revenue Deptt Collectorate Sabarkantha | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 03/03/2007 - 30/12/2009 |
| 13 | District Dev Officer | D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Vadodara | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 20/02/2004 - 03/03/2007 |
| 14 | Assistant Collector | Surat | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 03/08/2002 - 19/02/2004 |
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 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STATISTICAL SKILL TRG |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri M Thennarasan belong to?
Shri M Thennarasan is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 2000, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri M Thennarasan's age?
Shri M Thennarasan is 55 years old, born on 25 July 1971.
What is Shri M Thennarasan's current posting?
Shri M Thennarasan is currently serving as Municipal Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Municipal Corpn Ahmedabad since 13 October 2022.
How many years has Shri M Thennarasan served as an IAS officer?
Shri M Thennarasan has 26 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri M Thennarasan held?
Shri M Thennarasan has held 14 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Shri M Thennarasan's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri M Thennarasan held in one role was 7y as Vice Chairman & M D, Industries & Mines Deptt Gujarat Bhavan Gandhinagar.
What is Shri M Thennarasan's educational qualification?
Shri M Thennarasan holds the following qualifications: Graduate, M.Sc. (Agri) Agricultural University Coimbatore Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.
How was Shri M Thennarasan recruited to the IAS?
Shri M Thennarasan was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
