Chennai: Celebrated IAS officer and Kerala’s noted anti-corruption crusader Dr. Raju Narayana Swamy has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award instituted by the Savita Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai. The award will be presented during the institution’s Founder’s Day celebrations on November 15, 2025, at the M.M. Convention Centre, Poonamallee Campus.
SIMATS, a multi-disciplinary Deemed-to-be University accredited with NAAC A++ and ranked 13th among all universities in India by NIRF 2025, recognized Dr. Swamy for his unwavering fight against corruption and exemplary contributions to governance.
Honouring an Anti-Corruption Champion
Dr. Raju Narayana Swamy, an IAS officer of the 1991 batch and All-India Rank 1, has earned national acclaim for his integrity, transparency-driven initiatives, and fearless fight against corruption.
This prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award acknowledges his decades-long service in promoting clean, accountable governance and his contributions to rural development, education, health, and public-sector reform.
A Career Marked by High-Impact Achievements
Record 38 Election Observer Duties
Dr. Swamy recently made headlines for completing a record 38 assignments as Central Observer for the Election Commission of India, including serving as an International Observer during Zimbabwe’s 2018 elections.
Global and National Fellowships
He has received several major recognitions, including –
- Leonardo da Vinci Fellowship (2021) – Center for Intellectual Property and Innovation Policy, George Mason University
- Satyendra K. Dubey Memorial Award (2018) – IIT Kanpur
- Homi Bhabha Fellowship (Cyber Law)
Academic Excellence
A rare blend of academic distinction and administrative leadership, Dr. Swamy holds –
- B.Tech in Computer Science – IIT Madras
- PhD in Law – Gujarat National Law University
- LLM – NLU Delhi (Gold Medal)
- PG Diploma – National Law School Bengaluru (Gold Medal)
Leadership in Governance and Innovation
Dr. Swamy is widely respected for his technology-driven governance model, transparency measures, citizen-centric innovations, and proactive efforts to enhance accountability in public systems.
He has played pivotal roles in key programmes related to –
- Rural development
- Education reforms
- Health sector improvements
- Digital governance
- Anti-corruption enforcement
He is currently serving as Principal Secretary to the Government of Kerala.
SIMATS Extends Formal Invitation
The university’s management has formally communicated the nomination to Dr. Swamy, requesting –
- His acceptance of the award
- A passport-size photograph for official materials
- A short video (under one minute) highlighting his achievements
- His travel plan for the ceremony
SIMATS stated that the programme schedule will be shared separately.
