Vijayawada, AP: IAS officer G Surya Sai Praveenchand, a 2019-batch Indian Administrative Service officer, assumed charge as the Joint Managing Director (JMD) of AP Transco on Monday. The young bureaucrat, known for his dynamic administrative track record, has pledged to enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and national standing of Andhra Pradesh’s power transmission company.
Committed to 24×7 Reliable Power Supply
Speaking to the media after taking charge, Praveenchand emphasized that AP Transco plays a critical role in ensuring 24×7 quality power supply across Andhra Pradesh, aligning with the state government’s vision. He expressed his commitment to building upon the utility’s ongoing reforms and modern practices to ensure system reliability and efficiency.
“With collective effort, AP Transco will not only retain its leadership but strive to become the No. 1 power transmission utility in India,” he said.
Thanks CM and Senior Officials for the Opportunity
Praveenchand extended his gratitude to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Secretary K.S. Jawahar Reddy, and Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar for reposing faith in his leadership. He assured that he would work with full dedication to fulfill the state government’s energy sector goals.
Teamwork as Foundation of Progress
Highlighting the importance of team synergy, he said that collaboration and teamwork would be the cornerstone of AP Transco’s progress. He urged officers, engineers, and all staff to work with renewed energy and unity to achieve operational excellence in power transmission.
A Promising Administrator with a Strong Technical Background
Surya Sai Praveenchand hails from Andhra Pradesh and is an alumnus of IIT Patna, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. He secured All India Rank 64 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2018, joining the IAS at the age of 27.
Throughout his service, he has held key positions such as:
- Assistant Collector (Training), Ananthapuramu
- Under Secretary, Municipal Administration and Urban Development
- Sub Collector, Vijayawada
- Municipal Commissioner, Kadapa
- Additional Commissioner, APCRDA
Warm Reception from Power Sector Leadership
Senior officials including Directors AKV Bhaskar, J.V. Rao, N.V. Ramana Murthy, and Additional Secretary Peddi Roja extended congratulations to Praveenchand on taking charge. The ceremony also saw the presence of senior staff from AP’s power utilities.
