About Dr. Ananda Kumar R
Dr. Ananda Kumar R is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2003 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Dr. Ananda Kumar R joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Ananda Kumar R's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 23 years of service, Dr. Ananda Kumar R has held 15 recorded postings across 13 locations. Past roles include Managing Director, Co-optex Chennai; Secretary To Government, secretariat administration deptt Secretariat Chennai; Additional Secy, Finance Deptt. The longest single tenure was 9y 5m as Additional Secy, Finance Deptt.
Dr. Ananda Kumar R is currently serving as Commissioner, Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Tamil Nadu, a position held since 16 July 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 10m each.
Dr. Ananda Kumar R's educational qualifications on record include Veterinary Sc. from B.V.Sc. & A.H. TANUVAS. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.V.Sc. & A.H. TANUVAS | Veterinary Sc. | 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 | Commissioner | Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 16/07/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Managing Director | Co-optex Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Handloom Dev | 23/08/2023 - 15/07/2024 |
| 3 | Secretary To Government | secretariat administration deptt Secretariat Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 16/06/2022 - 22/08/2023 |
| 4 | Secretary To Government | Disabled WelfareDeptt Persons With Disabilities Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Disabled Welfare | 16/06/2022 - 22/08/2023 |
| 5 | Additional Secy | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 30/05/2017 - Till-Date |
| 6 | Executive Dir | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Watershed Mgmt | 01/01/2016 - 30/05/2017 |
| 7 | Jt Commissioner | Corpn of Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 15/08/2012 - 31/12/2015 |
| 8 | Deputy Commissioner | Corpn of Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 19/07/2011 - 15/08/2012 |
| 9 | District Collector | Dharmapuri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/10/2010 - 19/07/2011 |
| 10 | Jt Commissioner | Commercial Taxes Deptt Coimbatore | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 01/05/2010 - 30/09/2010 |
| 11 | Additional Collector (Dev) | Rural Dev Deptt Madurai | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 23/09/2008 - 30/04/2010 |
| 12 | Deputy Commissioner | Chennai Corporation | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 21/09/2007 - 23/09/2008 |
| 13 | Additional Collector (Dev) | District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) Madurai | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/01/2007 - 21/09/2007 |
| 14 | Spl Collector | Krishnagiri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 04/08/2005 - 01/01/2007 |
| 15 | Executive Magistrate | Pudukkottai | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 31/05/2004 - 04/08/2005 |
| 16 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 02/09/2003 - 31/05/2004 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III | 29/04/2013 | 21/06/2013 |
| 2 | 2018 | 13th Round Phase IV Mid Career Training Programme | 24/09/2018 | 19/10/2018 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014-2015 | Ethical Leadership in Public Governance | 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 Dr. Ananda Kumar R belong to?
Dr. Ananda Kumar R is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2003, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Ananda Kumar R's age?
Dr. Ananda Kumar R is 51 years old, born on 06 September 1975.
What is Dr. Ananda Kumar R's current posting?
Dr. Ananda Kumar R is currently serving as Commissioner, Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Tamil Nadu since 16 July 2024.
How many years has Dr. Ananda Kumar R served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Ananda Kumar R has 23 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Ananda Kumar R held?
Dr. Ananda Kumar R has held 15 distinct postings over their career, across 13 locations.
What is Dr. Ananda Kumar R's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Ananda Kumar R held in one role was 9y 5m as Additional Secy, Finance Deptt.
What is Dr. Ananda Kumar R's educational qualification?
Dr. Ananda Kumar R holds the following qualification: B.V.Sc. & A.H. TANUVAS.
How was Dr. Ananda Kumar R recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Ananda Kumar R was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
