About Shri M. Govinda Rao
Shri M. Govinda Rao is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2011 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Shri M. Govinda Rao joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri M. Govinda Rao's domicile state on record is Andhra Pradesh.
Over 15 years of service, Shri M. Govinda Rao has held 9 recorded postings across 9 locations. Past roles include Managing Director, Housing & Urban Dev Deptt Urban Dev & Urban Housing Chennai; Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board Chennai; District Collector And District Magistrate, Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt O/o D M & Collector Thanjavur. The longest single tenure was 5y 4m as Managing Director, Housing & Urban Dev Deptt Urban Dev & Urban Housing Chennai.
Shri M. Govinda Rao is currently serving as Director & CEO, e-Governance Agency Tamil Nadu, a position held since 16 July 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 3m each.
Shri M. Govinda Rao's educational qualifications on record include Computer Sc from B.Tech. Acharya Nagarjuna University Nagarjunanagar. 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. Acharya Nagarjuna University Nagarjunanagar | Computer Sc | First with Distinction | -- |
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 | Director & CEO | e-Governance Agency Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / e-Governance | 16/07/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Managing Director | Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Culture / Cultural Affairs | 17/06/2021 - 15/07/2024 |
| 3 | Managing Director | Housing & Urban Dev Deptt Urban Dev & Urban Housing Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 17/06/2021 - Till-Date |
| 4 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt O/o D M & Collector Thanjavur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 18/11/2019 - 14/06/2021 |
| 5 | Deputy Commissioner | Works Deptt Chennai Corporation Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 31/05/2017 - 15/11/2019 |
| 6 | Deputy Commissioner | Education Deptt Chennai Corporation Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 10/09/2016 - 30/05/2017 |
| 7 | Sub Collector | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Land Revenue Thanjavur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 16/09/2013 - 09/09/2016 |
| 8 | Assistant Collector (Trg) | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Trichy | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 11/05/2012 - 22/10/2013 |
| 9 | On Training | Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms LBSNAA Mussoorie Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 29/08/2011 - 11/05/2012 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | 21st Round of Phase III MCTP | 02/12/2024 | 27/12/2024 |
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 Shri M. Govinda Rao belong to?
Shri M. Govinda Rao is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2011, with Andhra Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri M. Govinda Rao's age?
Shri M. Govinda Rao is 42 years old, born on 15 June 1984.
What is Shri M. Govinda Rao's current posting?
Shri M. Govinda Rao is currently serving as Director & CEO, e-Governance Agency Tamil Nadu since 16 July 2024.
How many years has Shri M. Govinda Rao served as an IAS officer?
Shri M. Govinda Rao has 15 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri M. Govinda Rao held?
Shri M. Govinda Rao has held 9 distinct postings over their career, across 9 locations.
What is Shri M. Govinda Rao's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri M. Govinda Rao held in one role was 5y 4m as Managing Director, Housing & Urban Dev Deptt Urban Dev & Urban Housing Chennai.
What is Shri M. Govinda Rao's educational qualification?
Shri M. Govinda Rao holds the following qualification: B.Tech. Acharya Nagarjuna University Nagarjunanagar.
How was Shri M. Govinda Rao recruited to the IAS?
Shri M. Govinda Rao was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
