About Ms. Latha Ganapathy
Ms. Latha Ganapathy is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2007 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Ms. Latha Ganapathy joined the service through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
Over 19 years of service, Ms. Latha Ganapathy has held 12 recorded postings across 12 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Social Justice & Empowerment Social Justice & Empowerment New Delhi; Joint Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare New Delhi; Director, Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare National Health Agency New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 1y 10m as Director, Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare National Health Agency New Delhi.
Ms. Latha Ganapathy last served as Joint Secretary, Social Justice & Empowerment Social Justice & Empowerment New Delhi, until 02 October 2027. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 2m each.
Ms. Latha Ganapathy's educational qualifications on record include English Lit from B.A. Madras University. 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.A. Madras University | English Lit | Awarded | -- |
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 | Joint Secretary | Social Justice & Empowerment Social Justice & Empowerment New Delhi | Centre | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Justice & Empowerment | 28/05/2025 - 02/10/2027 |
| 2 | Joint Secretary | Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare New Delhi | Centre | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 14/08/2024 - 28/05/2025 |
| 3 | Director | Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare National Health Agency New Delhi | Centre | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 03/10/2022 - 13/08/2024 |
| 4 | Chairperson | D/o school Edu. Teachers' Recruitment Bd | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 13/06/2021 - 24/08/2022 |
| 5 | State Project Dir | D/o school Edu. Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA) | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 01/09/2020 - 13/06/2021 |
| 6 | Chairperson | D/O School Education Teachers' Recruitment Bd | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 19/07/2019 - 01/09/2020 |
| 7 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 10/09/2018 - 14/07/2019 |
| 8 | Collector & Districtrict Magistrate | Revenue & Disaster Management Deptt. Collectorate Sivagangai | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 24/08/2017 - 09/09/2018 |
| 9 | Director | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Disaster Mgmt Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Revenue Admn | 07/09/2016 - 23/08/2017 |
| 10 | Director | Dte of Handloom & Textiles | Cadre (AIS) | Textiles / Handlooms | 12/10/2015 - 06/09/2016 |
| 11 | Deputy Secretary | Industries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 05/09/2014 - 11/10/2015 |
| 12 | Commissioner | Municipal Admin Coimbatore | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 19/02/2013 - 05/09/2014 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | 18 Round of Phase IV MCTP | 18/06/2024 | 13/07/2024 |
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 Ms. Latha Ganapathy belong to?
Ms. Latha Ganapathy is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2007.
What is Ms. Latha Ganapathy's age?
Ms. Latha Ganapathy is 55 years old, born on 10 September 1971.
What was Ms. Latha Ganapathy's last posting?
Ms. Latha Ganapathy last served as Joint Secretary, Social Justice & Empowerment Social Justice & Empowerment New Delhi until 02 October 2027.
How many years has Ms. Latha Ganapathy served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Latha Ganapathy has 19 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Latha Ganapathy held?
Ms. Latha Ganapathy has held 12 distinct postings over their career, across 12 locations.
What is Ms. Latha Ganapathy's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Latha Ganapathy held in one role was 1y 10m as Director, Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare National Health Agency New Delhi.
What is Ms. Latha Ganapathy's educational qualification?
Ms. Latha Ganapathy holds the following qualification: B.A. Madras University.
How was Ms. Latha Ganapathy recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Latha Ganapathy was recruited through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
