IAS

T.V. Anupama

IASBatch 2011Rank #4
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About

UPSC CSE 2010 Rank 4. T.V. Anupama is a 2011 batch IAS officer from the Kerala cadre. Hailing from Ponnani in Malappuram district, she secured the 4th rank in her first attempt. An Electronics Engineering graduate from BITS Pilani (Goa campus), she is renowned for her integrity and proactive administrative actions. Her notable roles include serving as District Collector of Thrissur and Alappuzha, Food Safety Commissioner of Kerala, and currently as Special Secretary of the Local Self-Government Department (LSGD) as of June 2024.

Quick Details

ServiceIAS
Batch2011
Rank4
Optional SubjectMalayalam Literature
Attempts1

Parents

Father NameParayerikkal Balasubramanian
Father OccupationCircle Inspector, Kerala Police
Mother NameRamani
Mother OccupationEngineer, Guruvayur Devaswom Board

Marks & Academics

Gs Paper 3 MarksNot Applicable
Gs Paper 4 MarksNot Applicable
Tenth School NameVijayamatha Convent High School, Ponnani
Twelfth School NameSt. Clair’s Higher Secondary School, Thrissur
Graduation College NameBITS Pilani, Goa Campus
Graduation DegreeB.E. (Hons) in Electronics Engineering
Post Graduation College NameHarvard University
Post Graduation DegreeMaster in Public Administration

Other Information

HometownPonnani
Home StateKerala
CadreKerala
AchievementsSecured AIR 4 in UPSC CSE 2010 in her first attempt; Served as District Collector of Thrissur and Alappuzha; As Food Safety Commissioner, led statewide campaigns against food adulteration; Appointed as Special Secretary of the Local Self-Government Department (LSGD) in June 2024.
StrugglesFaced challenges in combating entrenched practices like 'Nokkukooli' (gawking wages) and food adulteration; Took bold stands against politically influential individuals, leading to transfers and controversies.
Work ExperienceFood Safety Commissioner, Kerala; District Collector of Alappuzha and Thrissur; Director of Scheduled Tribes Development Department; Land and Revenue Commissioner; Disaster Management Commissioner; Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project Manager; Special Secretary of the Local Self-Government Department (LSGD) as of June 2024.