About Shri V. Dakshinamoorthy
Shri V. Dakshinamoorthy is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2007 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Shri V. Dakshinamoorthy joined the service through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
Over 19 years of service, Shri V. Dakshinamoorthy has held 5 recorded postings across 5 locations. Past roles include Managing Director, T.N. Water Supply & Drainage Bd(TWAD) Chennai; Director, Agriculture; District Collector, Namakkal. The longest single tenure was 5y 4m as Managing Director, T.N. Water Supply & Drainage Bd(TWAD) Chennai.
Shri V. Dakshinamoorthy is currently serving as Agril Production Commissioner & Secy, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, a position held since 31 January 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 3y 1m each.
The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
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 | Agril Production Commissioner & Secy | Agriculture and Farmers Welfare | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 31/01/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Managing Director | T.N. Water Supply & Drainage Bd(TWAD) Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 16/06/2021 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Director | Agriculture | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 08/09/2016 - 15/06/2021 |
| 4 | District Collector | Namakkal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 20/07/2013 - 07/09/2016 |
| 5 | Executive Dir | Arasu Cable TV Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Electronic Data Processing | 19/02/2013 - 20/07/2013 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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 V. Dakshinamoorthy belong to?
Shri V. Dakshinamoorthy is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2007.
What is Shri V. Dakshinamoorthy's age?
Shri V. Dakshinamoorthy is 59 years old, born on 12 May 1967.
What is Shri V. Dakshinamoorthy's current posting?
Shri V. Dakshinamoorthy is currently serving as Agril Production Commissioner & Secy, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare since 31 January 2025.
How many years has Shri V. Dakshinamoorthy served as an IAS officer?
Shri V. Dakshinamoorthy has 19 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri V. Dakshinamoorthy held?
Shri V. Dakshinamoorthy has held 5 distinct postings over their career, across 5 locations.
What is Shri V. Dakshinamoorthy's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri V. Dakshinamoorthy held in one role was 5y 4m as Managing Director, T.N. Water Supply & Drainage Bd(TWAD) Chennai.
How was Shri V. Dakshinamoorthy recruited to the IAS?
Shri V. Dakshinamoorthy was recruited through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
