About Shri Viswanathan S
Shri Viswanathan S is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2008 batch, Madhya Pradesh cadre. Shri Viswanathan S joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Viswanathan S's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 18 years of service, Shri Viswanathan S has held 12 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Deputy Chairman, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Chennai Port Trust (CPT) Chennai; Chief Executive Officer, Ayushman Bharat; Managing Director, Tourism. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 7m as Deputy Chairman, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Chennai Port Trust (CPT) Chennai.
Shri Viswanathan S last served as Deputy Chairman, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Chennai Port Trust (CPT) Chennai, until 05 April 2028. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 4m each.
Shri Viswanathan S's educational qualifications on record include Mech.engg. from B.E. Bharathiar University Kumaraguru,College of Tech.; Marketing and Finance from M.B.A. Bharthi Dasan University Bharathidesan Inst. of Mgnt.. 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.E. Bharathiar University Kumaraguru,College of Tech. | Mech.engg. | First with Distinction | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.B.A. Bharthi Dasan University Bharathidesan Inst. of Mgnt. | Marketing and Finance | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | Micro Masters MIT(Massachusetts Institute of Technology)USA MIT | Economics | 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 | Deputy Chairman | Ports, Shipping and Waterways Chennai Port Trust (CPT) Chennai | Centre | / | 06/04/2023 - 05/04/2028 |
| 2 | Chief Executive Officer | Ayushman Bharat | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 16/04/2021 - 01/09/2021 |
| 3 | Managing Director | Tourism | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 04/08/2020 - 15/04/2021 |
| 4 | District Collector | Guna | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 13/03/2020 - 16/07/2020 |
| 5 | District Collector | Harda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 13/08/2018 - 12/03/2020 |
| 6 | Mission Director | National Health Mission Madhya Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 26/10/2017 - 10/08/2018 |
| 7 | Deputy Commissioner | Silcher | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 24/05/2015 - 08/09/2017 |
| 8 | Commissioner | Municipal Corpn Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 21/06/2013 - 23/05/2015 |
| 9 | Joint Secretary | Jail | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 12/03/2013 - 10/01/2014 |
| 10 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Kamrup | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/03/2012 - 09/03/2013 |
| 11 | SDO | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 12/09/2010 - 15/03/2012 |
| 12 | Assistant Commissioner ( Dev) | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/06/2009 - 31/05/2010 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2021 | 17th Round of Phase III mandatory Mid-Career Training Programme (MCTP), 2021 | 22/02/2021 | 19/03/2021 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2009 | SURVEY & SETTLEMENT TRAINING | 1Mn |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Viswanathan S belong to?
Shri Viswanathan S is an IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, batch of 2008, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri Viswanathan S's age?
Shri Viswanathan S is 46 years old, born on 07 November 1979.
What was Shri Viswanathan S's last posting?
Shri Viswanathan S last served as Deputy Chairman, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Chennai Port Trust (CPT) Chennai until 05 April 2028.
How many years has Shri Viswanathan S served as an IAS officer?
Shri Viswanathan S has 18 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Viswanathan S held?
Shri Viswanathan S has held 12 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Shri Viswanathan S's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Viswanathan S held in one role was 3y 7m as Deputy Chairman, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Chennai Port Trust (CPT) Chennai.
What is Shri Viswanathan S's educational qualification?
Shri Viswanathan S holds the following qualifications: B.E. Bharathiar University Kumaraguru,College of Tech., M.B.A. Bharthi Dasan University Bharathidesan Inst. of Mgnt., Micro Masters MIT(Massachusetts Institute of Technology)USA MIT.
How was Shri Viswanathan S recruited to the IAS?
Shri Viswanathan S was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
