SVS Ranga Rao IAS appointed Principal Secretary – UP Reorganisation Coordination Dept and GAD, Uttar Pradesh
Shri S V S Ranga Rao IAS (Uttar Pradesh 2001) presently Member (Judicial), Board of Revenue, Uttar Pradesh, and, Director, Land Acquisition, Board of Revenue, Uttar Pradesh, is transferred and appointed as Principal Secretary – Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Coordination Department, Department of National Integration, Uttar Pradesh, and General Administration Department, Uttar Pradesh.
Shri S V S Ranga Rao, is one of the most academically distinguished and administratively seasoned officers of the Indian Administrative Service, with a career spanning more than two decades across grassroots governance, district administration, and senior policy-making roles in Uttar Pradesh. His professional journey reflects a rare synthesis of deep academic scholarship and extensive field-level experience.
Shri Ranga Rao’s educational background stands out for its breadth and intellectual rigor. He holds postgraduate qualifications in Biochemistry and Public Administration, including advanced studies at the globally renowned Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, New York (USA), where he earned top academic grades. In addition, he possesses degrees in Botany, Psychology, and Education (B.Ed.), reflecting a multidisciplinary orientation that has enriched his administrative decision-making. This strong academic foundation has consistently informed his policy perspective, analytical clarity, and people-centric governance approach.
He joined the Indian Administrative Service in 2001 and began his career with foundational training followed by field postings as Joint Magistrate in Azamgarh and Ghaziabad. Early exposure to land revenue management and sub-divisional administration laid a strong base for his later roles. He subsequently served as Chief Development Officer, Basti, where he gained hands-on experience in rural development planning, implementation, and monitoring.
A significant portion of Shri Ranga Rao’s career has been marked by his tenure as District Magistrate in multiple districts, including Mahoba, Deoria, Kannauj, Shrawasti, Kushinagar, Sant Ravidas Nagar, Firozabad, and Ghaziabad. Across these postings, he handled complex responsibilities related to law and order, disaster management, development administration, elections, and public service delivery. His repeated selection for district leadership roles reflects institutional trust in his administrative competence and crisis-handling abilities.
At the senior administrative level, Shri Ranga Rao has held several key positions of strategic importance. As Divisional Commissioner in Gonda and Azamgarh, he supervised district administrations, coordinated development initiatives, and ensured compliance with state policies across divisions. His role as Chief Executive Officer, Rural Road Development, under the Department of Rural Development, further strengthened his contribution to infrastructure expansion and rural connectivity.
He has also served as Commissioner & Registrar, Cooperative Department, where he oversaw cooperative institutions and agricultural-linked financial systems, and as Commissioner & Secretary, Home Department, contributing to internal security and administrative coordination. His experience extends to diverse sectors including Urban Development, Rural Development, Health, Basic Education, Food & Civil Supplies, and Sports & Youth Welfare, underscoring his versatility as an administrator.
In 2022, Shri Ranga Rao served at the Joint Secretary equivalent level in the Board of Revenue, Uttar Pradesh, a position central to revenue administration and institutional governance. This role consolidated his long association with land revenue systems, public administration, and policy oversight at the state level.
Known for his disciplined work ethic, analytical temperament, and structured approach to governance, Shri S. V. S. Ranga Rao is widely regarded as an officer who combines global academic exposure with deep local administrative understanding. His career trajectory frequently features in Indian Bureaucracy Latest News and coverage related to Indian Bureaucracy Transfers, reflecting his sustained relevance within the administrative landscape.
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