Retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer K Vijayanand has assumed charge as the ex officio Special Chief Secretary to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. The appointment came shortly after his retirement as the Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh, marking a swift transition into a key advisory and administrative role within the state government.
The Andhra Pradesh government also entrusted him with an additional responsibility as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Andhra Pradesh Transmission Corporation (APTRANSCO) for a period of one year.
Appointment Immediately After Retirement
K Vijayanand (IAS:1992:AP) officially assumed charge in his new role on Monday, soon after completing his tenure as Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh on February 28. His retirement came after a three-month extension granted by the state government.
Within hours of his retirement, the state government issued orders appointing him as Special Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister. This move reflects the government’s confidence in his administrative expertise and leadership.
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Direct Reporting to the Chief Minister
In his new role, Vijayanand will oversee the Energy Department and report directly to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
The government clarified that his position would function without intermediary administrative reporting structures, allowing him to coordinate and implement policy decisions more effectively at the highest level of the state administration.
Additional Role as APTRANSCO CMD
Along with his advisory role to the Chief Minister, Vijayanand will serve as the Chairman and Managing Director of APTRANSCO, the state-owned electricity transmission utility.
His tenure in this position will be for one year, during which he is expected to continue contributing to the state’s power sector reforms and infrastructure development.
Administrative Reshuffle in Chief Minister’s Office
In a related development, Mudadda Ravichandra, who was serving as Principal Secretary in the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), has been appointed as the full-time Executive Officer (EO) of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).
This change is part of a broader administrative restructuring within the Andhra Pradesh government.
About K Vijayanand
K Vijayanand is a 1992-batch IAS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre with more than three decades of administrative experience.
Early Life and Education
• Born: 18 November 1965, Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh
• Education: M.Tech. degree
• Civil Services: Cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 1991 and joined the IAS in 1992
He is also known for making history as the first person from the Backward Classes (BC) community to serve as Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh.
Key Administrative Roles
During his distinguished career, Vijayanand has served in several key administrative positions across the state.
Field Administration
• Assistant Collector, Adilabad
• Sub-Collector, Rampachodavaram
• District Collector, Srikakulam
• District Collector, Nalgonda
Key Government Positions
• Principal Secretary, IT & Electronics Department (2016–2019)
• Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Andhra Pradesh (2019–2021)
• Managing Director, APGENCO
• Chairman & Managing Director, APTRANSCO
• Special Chief Secretary, Energy Department
Contributions to the Energy Sector
Vijayanand is widely recognized for his expertise in the energy sector. During his tenure, he played a significant role in strengthening the state’s power infrastructure and policy framework.
One of his notable contributions includes the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Clean Energy Policy, 2024, which focuses on expanding renewable energy capacity and improving energy sustainability in the state.
Under his leadership, APGENCO also received several India Power Awards and national recognitions for its performance and operational efficiency.
Continued Role in Governance
Despite retiring from the top bureaucratic position in the state, Vijayanand’s appointment as Special Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister ensures that his administrative expertise continues to guide policy implementation and governance in Andhra Pradesh.
His dual responsibilities in the Chief Minister’s Office and the state power transmission utility are expected to play an important role in strengthening governance and accelerating development initiatives in the energy sector.
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