About Shri Diprava Lakra
Shri Diprava Lakra is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2005 batch, Punjab cadre. Shri Diprava Lakra joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Diprava Lakra's domicile state on record is Odisha.
Over 21 years of service, Shri Diprava Lakra has held 17 recorded postings across 16 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Punjab; On Study Leave, Cadre (AIS); Secretary, Women Empowerment & Child Dev Punjab. The longest single tenure was 5y 3m as Secretary, Women Empowerment & Child Dev Punjab.
Shri Diprava Lakra is currently serving as Finance Secy, Finance Chandigarh, a position held since 04 November 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 7m each.
Shri Diprava Lakra's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Engg. from B.Tech. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur IIT KHARAGPUR. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur IIT KHARAGPUR | Electrical Engg. | 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 | Finance Secy | Finance Chandigarh | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Finance / Finance | 04/11/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary | Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 17/07/2023 - 04/11/2024 |
| 3 | On Study Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 03/07/2021 - 02/07/2023 |
| 4 | Secretary | Women Empowerment & Child Dev Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 02/07/2021 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Director | Women & Child Dev Deptt Social Security | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 18/06/2020 - 01/07/2021 |
| 6 | Commissioner | Jalandhar | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 13/07/2018 - 01/07/2021 |
| 7 | Deputy Commissioner | Bhatinda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/03/2017 - 12/07/2018 |
| 8 | Director | Welfare of SC/BC Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Backward Class Welfare | 21/01/2016 - 15/03/2017 |
| 9 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agricultural Marketing | 17/06/2011 - 21/01/2016 |
| 10 | Jt Secy | Water Resources Deptt Jharkhand | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Water Resources / Drinking Water | 30/07/2010 - 17/06/2011 |
| 11 | N.A. | Jharkhand | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 16/06/2010 - 23/07/2010 |
| 12 | Additional Dev Commissioner | Muktsar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 09/09/2009 - 11/06/2010 |
| 13 | S D M | Dhar Kalan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 12/11/2008 - 09/09/2009 |
| 14 | S D M | Dhuri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 24/08/2007 - 12/11/2008 |
| 15 | S D M | Zira | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 20/07/2007 - 24/08/2007 |
| 16 | Assistant Commissioner | Gurdaspur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 12/06/2006 - 20/07/2007 |
| 17 | On Training | Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 13/06/2005 - 11/06/2006 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 | MCT Phase-3, 2015 | 01/06/2015 | 17/07/2015 |
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 Shri Diprava Lakra belong to?
Shri Diprava Lakra is an IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, batch of 2005, with Odisha as the domicile state.
What is Shri Diprava Lakra's age?
Shri Diprava Lakra is 50 years old, born on 16 July 1976.
What is Shri Diprava Lakra's current posting?
Shri Diprava Lakra is currently serving as Finance Secy, Finance Chandigarh since 04 November 2024.
How many years has Shri Diprava Lakra served as an IAS officer?
Shri Diprava Lakra has 21 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Diprava Lakra held?
Shri Diprava Lakra has held 17 distinct postings over their career, across 16 locations.
What is Shri Diprava Lakra's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Diprava Lakra held in one role was 5y 3m as Secretary, Women Empowerment & Child Dev Punjab.
What is Shri Diprava Lakra's educational qualification?
Shri Diprava Lakra holds the following qualification: B.Tech. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur IIT KHARAGPUR.
How was Shri Diprava Lakra recruited to the IAS?
Shri Diprava Lakra was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
