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IAS Central Association Elects New 18-Member Executive Committee; S Krishnan Unanimously Elected President – Details Inside

S Krishnan Elected President; Focus on Ethical Leadership, Mentorship, and Public Engagement
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New Delhi: The IAS Central Association has announced the formation of its newly elected 18-member Executive Committee, following its General Body Meeting held in New Delhi on July 26, 2025. Senior bureaucrat S Krishnan (Tamil Nadu cadre, 1989 batch) has been unanimously elected as President, in line with the association’s tradition of selecting the most senior serving Union Secretary—excluding the Cabinet Secretary—for the top role.

Among the notable names on the committee is Shah Faesal (UT cadre, 2010), the first IAS topper from Jammu & Kashmir and a former policymaker who had briefly exited civil service before returning in 2022.

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Executive Committee: A Mix of Seniority and Diverse Representation

The newly constituted committee reflects a balanced mix of senior and mid-career officers from across various state cadres. Here is the full list of office-bearers and members:

  • President: S Krishnan (TN: 1989)
  • Vice President 1: Sriram Taranikanti (TR: 1992)
  • Vice President 2: A Anbarasu (UT: 1996)
  • Secretary: Kunal (UT: 2005)
  • Treasurer: Aditi Singh (UP: 2009)
  • Joint Secretary 1: Chinmay Gotmare (AM: 2009)
  • Joint Secretary 2: Shelesh Nawal (MH: 2010)

Members:

  • D Thara (GJ: 1995)
  • Rahul Singh (BH: 1996)
  • Prasanna R (CG: 2004)
  • Nitin Khade (AM: 2004)
  • Dinesh Kumar (NL: 2004)
  • Rohan Chand Thakur (HP: 2009)
  • Manasi Sahay Thakur (HP: 2009)
  • Shah Faesal (UT: 2010)
  • Naveen Aggarwal (UT: 2013)

Retired Members:

  • Sanjay Bandhopadhyaya (MP: 1988)
  • Sanjay Bhoosreddy (UP: 1989)

Presidential Address: Unity, Mentorship, and Digital Outreach

In his address, President S Krishnan called upon the IAS community to actively demonstrate its value in public service by emphasizing collaborative engagement, ethical leadership, and institutional development. He stressed the importance of mentoring younger officers, building public trust, and highlighting governance successes through digital platforms.

The strength of the IAS lies not just in its institutional role, but in its people—who must work with presence, purpose, and unity,” Krishnan said.

He also encouraged greater synergy between the Central Association and state-level IAS associations to create a more cohesive and responsive administrative ecosystem.

Read Also: IAS Alok Kumar Appointed Additional Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh

Shah Faesal’s Inclusion Draws Attention

The inclusion of Shah Faesal, who rejoined the IAS after a brief political stint and a sabbatical from public service, has drawn considerable interest. His return to the Central Association’s leadership platform signals renewed engagement with national governance and policy leadership.


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