About Dr. Vasantha Kumar N
Dr. Vasantha Kumar N is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2004 batch, A G M U T cadre. Dr. Vasantha Kumar N joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
Over 22 years of service, Dr. Vasantha Kumar N has held 11 recorded postings across 7 locations. Past roles include Executive Dir, Cadre (Deputation under Rule 6(2)(ii); Spl Commissioner, Trade Tax; On Ex-India Leave, Cadre (AIS). The longest single tenure was 3y 2m as District Collector, Karaikal (Pondi).
Dr. Vasantha Kumar N is currently serving as Commissioner & Secy, Forest & Wild Life Deptt Ladakh, a position held since 12 September 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 10m each.
Dr. Vasantha Kumar N's educational qualifications on record include Medicine; Medicine. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.B.B.S. MADRAS | Medicine | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.D. COIMBATORE | Medicine | 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 & Secy | Forest & Wild Life Deptt Ladakh | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Wild Life | 12/09/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Commissioner & Secy | Health Deptt Ladakh | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health Admn. | 12/09/2023 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Executive Dir | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Deputation under Rule 6(2)(ii) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Sports | 31/08/2018 - 30/08/2021 |
| 4 | Spl Commissioner | Trade Tax | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 09/07/2018 - 30/08/2018 |
| 5 | On Ex-India Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/07/2016 - 30/06/2017 |
| 6 | Project Officer | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Medical Services | 10/03/2015 - 30/06/2016 |
| 7 | Additional Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 08/08/2013 - 10/03/2015 |
| 8 | Director | National Rural Health Mission | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Rural Health | 17/06/2013 - 10/03/2015 |
| 9 | District Collector And Development Commissioner | Lakshadweep | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/2010 - 17/06/2013 |
| 10 | District Collector | Karaikal (Pondi) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/04/2007 - 31/05/2010 |
| 11 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/2006 - 01/04/2007 |
| 12 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 06/09/2004 - 30/06/2006 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III | 02/07/2012 | 24/08/2012 |
| 2 | 2022 | 16th Round of Mid Career Training Programme,2022 | 18/07/2022 | 12/08/2022 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Vasantha Kumar N belong to?
Dr. Vasantha Kumar N is an IAS officer of the A G M U T cadre, batch of 2004.
What is Dr. Vasantha Kumar N's age?
Dr. Vasantha Kumar N is 51 years old, born on 15 April 1975.
What is Dr. Vasantha Kumar N's current posting?
Dr. Vasantha Kumar N is currently serving as Commissioner & Secy, Forest & Wild Life Deptt Ladakh since 12 September 2023.
How many years has Dr. Vasantha Kumar N served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Vasantha Kumar N has 22 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Vasantha Kumar N held?
Dr. Vasantha Kumar N has held 11 distinct postings over their career, across 7 locations.
What is Dr. Vasantha Kumar N's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Vasantha Kumar N held in one role was 3y 2m as District Collector, Karaikal (Pondi).
How was Dr. Vasantha Kumar N recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Vasantha Kumar N was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
