Visakhapatnam: In a historic appointment, 2011 batch IAS officer Roshni Aparanji Korati has assumed charge as the Deputy Chairperson of Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) on Monday. She is the first woman IAS officer from the 2011 batch to hold this position, marking a significant milestone for the organization and the region.
A Legacy Reimagined
IAS Korati’s appointment carries special significance for Visakhapatnam. Her father served as a school headmaster at Visakhapatnam Port High School, and now she has taken charge in a leadership role within the same organization, continuing the family’s legacy of public service in the city. Born on April 3, 1984, she completed her education in Visakhapatnam, reflecting a deep-rooted connection with the region.
Academic and Professional Excellence
Ms Korati is a gold medallist in her master’s degree in Mass Communication from Andhra University. She has extensive administrative experience at the district, state, and central levels. Her earlier roles include:
- Additional Deputy Commissioner, Jorhat
- Collector and District Magistrate, Jorhat and Dhemaji, Assam, where she led major rural development and welfare initiatives
- Secretary, Government of Assam, including Elementary Education and Mission Director of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)
- Leadership roles in Agriculture Secretary and Project Director, ARIAS Society
Central Assignments and Contributions
Before joining VPA, Korati served on Central Deputation as Joint Development Commissioner, Visakhapatnam Special Economic Zone (VSEZ). She has been recognized for her exemplary work in public administration and governance, receiving the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration in 2018, among other honors.
Significance of Her Appointment
Ms Korati’s leadership at VPA is expected to bring strategic vision and innovative governance to one of India’s busiest ports. Her appointment reflects the growing representation of women in leadership roles in public administration and marks a proud moment for both her family and the city of Visakhapatnam.
About IAS Roshni Aparanji Korati
She is a distinguished 2011-batch IAS officer (Assam-Meghalaya cadre) known for her transition from journalism to civil services, her gold medal in Journalism, and significant administrative roles in Assam, culminating in her recent historic appointment as the first woman Deputy Chairperson of Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA). She holds degrees in Biotechnology and Mass Communication, received the PM’s Award for Public Administration (2018), and champions grassroots change, bringing journalistic perspective to public service.
Key Highlights:
Background: From Visakhapatnam, she did her B.Sc. in Biotechnology and Masters in Journalism & Mass Communication (Gold Medalist).
Career Shift: Moved from journalism to civil services to create ground-level change, inspired by her desire for tangible solutions.
Early Career: Served in Assam as Collector/DM for Jorhat & Dhemaji, Secretary (Elementary Education, Agriculture), and Mission Director (SSA).
Awards: Recipient of the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration (2018).
Recent Role: Became the first woman Deputy Chairperson of Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA), a significant legacy as her father was a Headmaster at the same port’s school.
