01-05-2025
N Saravana Kumar takes charge as Delhi Development Authority's vice-chairman
New Delhi: A 2000-batch
IAS officer
of the
Bihar cadre
,
N Saravana Kumar
, took charge as
Delhi Development Authority
's vice-chairman on Thursday.
In a career spanning around two and a half decades, Kumar worked in various sectors like communications and IT, law and justice, education, agriculture, animal husbandry, rural development, and the food and consumer protection department.
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Kumar was holding the charge of principal secretary, department of food and consumer protection in Bihar, prior to joining DDA. He was district magistrate for almost 10 years in various districts of the state, including Patna, and significantly contributed to disaster management work during floods, for which he was awarded by state govt.
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He also received letters of appreciation four times from the Election Commission of India during various elections in the state. During his tenure in the rural development department, Bihar was rewarded for conservation and management of water resources by the Union Jal Shakti ministry, and his presentation on the 'Organic Corridor' scheme was also awarded by Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar.
His rich experience will be beneficial for DDA at a time when important projects are being undertaken, like the rejuvenation of river Yamuna plains, the in situ slum rehabilitation scheme, the development of Narela sub-city, the development of centres of excellence in sports, and the PM Uday Scheme. Besides, the
Delhi Master Plan 2041
is being finalised, which will shape the future of the capital for the next 20 years.
Born and raised in Madurai, Kumar is a postgraduate in the field of science.
