K Nikhila, an IAS officer of the 2015 batch from the Telangana cadre, has been entrusted with the additional charge of Secretary and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Telangana State Human Rights Commission. The appointment underscores the state government’s confidence in her administrative capabilities and her track record in public service.
Currently, K Nikhila is serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the Telangana Institute of Rural Development (TGIRD), an important institution functioning under the Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department. In her role at TGIRD, she has been instrumental in spearheading training, research, and capacity-building programs aimed at strengthening rural governance frameworks and promoting sustainable development in Telangana’s villages.
With her new role at the Human Rights Commission, Nikhila will be responsible for coordinating the Commission’s operations and facilitating inquiries into human rights violations pertaining to matters under the State List and Concurrent List of the Constitution’s Seventh Schedule.
About Telangana State Human Rights Commission
The Telangana State Human Rights Commission is a statutory body constituted under The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. It plays a vital role in safeguarding human rights at the state level by investigating complaints of violations and promoting awareness and accountability within institutions.
Nikhila’s dual charge is seen as a move to ensure better synergy between rural development and human rights initiatives in the state.
