Hari Chandana IAS

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My journey to becoming
who I am

My education and experiences from every phase of my life have molded me into the person I am today.

01. Education

1. London School of Economics M.Sc in Environmental Economics 2. University of Hyderabad Masters in political sciences 3. St. Anns College, Hyderabad Bachelors degree in Economics, Public Administration, ...
02. Career/ Work

1.Global Environment Facility One year of work experience in a U.N.D.P project funded by the World Bank. 2.Indian Administrative Service Cleared UPSC exams in the second attempt and assigned to ...
03. Postings

1.Assistant Collector Vishakapatnam (2012 – 2013) 2.Sub Collector Vijayawada (2013-2014) 3.T.S Cadre Executive assistant for Chief Secretary (2014) 4.Zonal Municipal Commissioner MA & UD departments in various zones of GHMC ...
04. Additional Charges / Responsibilities

1.Additional Commissioner Lakes 2.Additional Commissioner Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR

Hari Chandana IAS

Academic Background

▶️ Graduation in Economics, Political Science & Public Admin from St. Ann’s, Hyderabad

▶️ Masters in Political Science from University of Hyderabad

▶️ M.Sc from London School of Economics ( LSE )

Work Profile

▶️ IAS 2010 batch Telangana Cadre

▶️ SDM (2012-14)

▶️ Zonal Commissioner, GHMC (2014-2020)

▶️ Collector & District Magistrate, Narayanpet (2020-2022)

▶️ Food Safety Commissioner ( fssai ) for the State ofTelangana & Director, AYUSH Telangana (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy) (2023- 2023) Commissioner & Director Municipal Administration CDMA Hyderabad & State Nodal Officer, Prajavani (2023-2024)

▶️ 04/01/24 till Date – Nalgonda Collector & District Magistrate

Innovation, Leadership and Role in Special Projects

▶️ Created India’s First Pet Park in Hyderabad

▶️ Launched Self Sustaining 200 “Loo-Cafes” based on a revenue model

▶️ Promoted usage of Recycled Plastic as footpaths, street furniture and art installations

▶️ Installed “Feed the Need” community Refrigerators in Hyderabad.

▶️ Led mega Infra projects like Durgam Cheruvu cable-stay bridge, Lake rejuvenation, and 4 flyover projects

▶️ Mobile ‘She-Toilets’ introduced forthe first time in the country.

▶️ Executed green projects like Panchatantra Park, Mir Alam park and 6 lake rejuvenation projects in Hyderabad

▶️ Enabled ISO 14001:2015 certified Green Govt. Buildings.

▶️ Initiated ‘T-Consult’, a free telemedical service connecting rural areas with specialist Doctors.

▶️ Started “Aarunya” a first-of-its-kind District marketing Company providing an e-Platform to rural SHG women to reach out to metro markets.

▶️ During lockdown generated surplus income to the SHG Women andWeavers by dovetailing the local resources to global demand.

▶️ Monitoring District Administration through “Palle Pragathi” (village progress tracker) app.

▶️ Bridged the digital divide for rural children by providing Coding, App Development and Digital Learning skills to Govt. School kids.

Awards

▶️ Recipient of GoI National Tourism Award, 2017

▶️ Identified by the Better India Magazine as one of the Top 10 IAS officers of India creating change at grassroots 2018

▶️ Selected as one of the Top 4 IAS officers making a difference byThe Print magazine in 2019

▶️ Shortlisted for Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Administration 2020

▶️ FICCI, Recipient of F.L.O Award forWomen Empowerment 2021

▶️ British Council Alumni Award-2021 under the Social Impact category (The only Indian recipient to have been selected)

▶️ Selected by SpeakIn as one of India’s 8 most influential IAS officers 2021

▶️ Conferred BEST D.M. Award 2023 on 17.01.23 by the Indian Express Jury headed by Former CJI Justice R.M.Lodha.