About Dr. Gedam Praveen Nilkan
Dr. Gedam Praveen Nilkan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2002 batch, Maharashtra cadre. Dr. Gedam Praveen Nilkan joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Gedam Praveen Nilkan's domicile state on record is Maharashtra.
Over 24 years of service, Dr. Gedam Praveen Nilkan has held 15 recorded postings across 15 locations. Past roles include On Study Leave Abroad, Health & Family Welfare; Additional C E O, Health & Family Welfare National Health Authority New Delhi; Additional CEO, Health & Family Welfare National Health Agency New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 5y 1m as Additional CEO, Health & Family Welfare National Health Agency New Delhi.
Dr. Gedam Praveen Nilkan is currently serving as Commissioner, Agriculture Deptt Govt.of Maharashtra Pune, a position held since 20 October 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y each.
Dr. Gedam Praveen Nilkan's educational qualifications on record include Gynaecology; Medicine from M.B.B.S. Nagpur University. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.B.B.S. | Gynaecology | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.B.B.S. Nagpur University | Medicine | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | Master of Public Health HARVARD UNI, US | Challenges of Global Health | First with Distinction | -- |
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 | Commissioner | Agriculture Deptt Govt.of Maharashtra Pune | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 20/10/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | On Study Leave Abroad | Health & Family Welfare | Centre | / | 31/08/2022 - 25/05/2023 |
| 3 | Additional CEO | Health & Family Welfare National Health Agency New Delhi | Centre | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 25/10/2019 - 27/11/2024 |
| 4 | Additional C E O | Health & Family Welfare National Health Authority New Delhi | Centre | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 25/10/2019 - 31/05/2023 |
| 5 | Deputy CEO | Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare National Health Agency New Delhi | Centre | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 01/08/2019 - 25/10/2019 |
| 6 | PS To Minister | Railways Railways | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 28/11/2017 - 31/07/2019 |
| 7 | Commissioner | Transport Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Road Transport | 30/07/2016 - 27/11/2017 |
| 8 | Commissioner | Municipal Corporation Municipal Corpn Nashik | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Development | 10/11/2014 - 08/07/2016 |
| 9 | District Collector | Revenue Solapur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 25/01/2013 - 08/11/2014 |
| 10 | Director | Water Supply & Sanitation Deptt Pune | Cadre (AIS) | / | 03/07/2012 - 25/01/2013 |
| 11 | District Collector | Revenue Osmanabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 07/07/2009 - 01/07/2012 |
| 12 | Chief Executive Officer | Latur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 29/05/2006 - 06/07/2009 |
| 13 | Municipal Commissioner | Municipal Corpn Jalgaon | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 09/10/2005 - 29/05/2006 |
| 14 | Assistant Collector | Revenue Ratnagiri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Revenue Admn | 03/08/2004 - 05/10/2005 |
| 15 | IAS Probationer | Revenue | Cadre (AIS) | / | 02/09/2002 - 23/07/2004 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III | 20/06/2011 | 12/08/2011 |
| 2 | 2017 | Mid Career Training Programme Phase IV 2017 for IAS officers | 05/06/2017 | 30/06/2017 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013-2014 | Infrastructure Finance | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
| 2 | 2016-2017 | Building Competencies for Personal Excellence in Public Governance | Art of Living | Bangalore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Gedam Praveen Nilkan belong to?
Dr. Gedam Praveen Nilkan is an IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, batch of 2002, with Maharashtra as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Gedam Praveen Nilkan's age?
Dr. Gedam Praveen Nilkan is 49 years old, born on 11 October 1977.
What is Dr. Gedam Praveen Nilkan's current posting?
Dr. Gedam Praveen Nilkan is currently serving as Commissioner, Agriculture Deptt Govt.of Maharashtra Pune since 20 October 2023.
How many years has Dr. Gedam Praveen Nilkan served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Gedam Praveen Nilkan has 24 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Gedam Praveen Nilkan held?
Dr. Gedam Praveen Nilkan has held 15 distinct postings over their career, across 15 locations.
What is Dr. Gedam Praveen Nilkan's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Gedam Praveen Nilkan held in one role was 5y 1m as Additional CEO, Health & Family Welfare National Health Agency New Delhi.
What is Dr. Gedam Praveen Nilkan's educational qualification?
Dr. Gedam Praveen Nilkan holds the following qualifications: M.B.B.S. Nagpur University, Master of Public Health HARVARD UNI, US.
How was Dr. Gedam Praveen Nilkan recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Gedam Praveen Nilkan was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
