Kuniyil Kailashnathan (25 May 1953) is a retired 1979 batch IAS Officer, who served then Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's as Chief Principal Secretary from 2013 to 2014. Thereafter, he has served in the same post till 30 June 2024.
Kuniyil Kailashnathan | |
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| Born | May 25, 1953 Vadakara, Kozhikode district, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | University of Wales University of Madras |
| Occupation | Retired IAS Officer |
Early life and family
editHe grew up in Ooty, where his father worked in the Postal Department.[1]
Career
editKuniyil Kailashnathan started his career as an Assistant Collector Junior Timescale on September 1, 1981. He had served as Collector of Surendranagar (1985) and Surat (1987).[citation needed]
He had also been the Chief Executive Officer of Gujarat Maritime Board. In the Urban Sector, he served as the Municipal Commissioner of Ahmedabad from 1999 to 2001[2] and as the Principal Secretary of the Urban Development and Urban Housing Department of Gujarat (UDD). While at UDD, he chaired the Steering Committee that developed the Bus Rapid Transit Project for Ahmedabad.[citation needed]
He retired as Additional Chief Secretary in the Gujarat Chief Minister's Office (CMO) on May 31, 2013 [3] ending 33 year service but was retained in the CMO as Chief Principal Secretary, a post that was created for him and served there till 30 June 2024.[4]
Education
editHe holds postgraduate degrees from University of Madras (MSc Chem) and from University of Wales (MA Econ).[5]
References
edit- ^ "The most powerful Indians in 2014: No. 81-90". Retrieved 25 May 2014.
- ^ "Period wise Municipal Commissioners". Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
- ^ "The men who rule Modi's Gujarat". www.thehindu.com. 7 May 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
- ^ Jha, Satish. "Ex IAS Kailashnathan bids adieu to Gujarat CM office where he served for 11 years after retirement on multiple extensions". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ^ "Company Overview of Gujarat State Financial Services Limited". Retrieved 25 May 2014.
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