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Comment: Written as a CV, inappropriate advertising and WP:External links. Some cleanup and copy editing completed but more required. See also {{infobox officeholder}} for additional formatting style. microbiologyMarcus ^{[petri dish·growths]} 13:38, 12 July 2024 (UTC)

Dr. V. Venu IAS (born 1965) is an Indian civil servant serving as the Chief Secretary of Kerala since June 2023. A 1990 batch IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, Dr. Venu has held numerous significant positions throughout his career, contributing to sectors like tourism, disaster management, and governance.

Dr. V. Venu Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala
Name	Dr. V. Venu IAS
Office	Chief Secretary of Kerala
Predecessor	VP Joy IAS
Term start	June 2023
Spouse	Sarada Muraleedharan
Children	Kalyani Sharada , Shabari Venu
Education	MBBS
Birth Place	Kerala

Early Life and Education

Dr. V Venu was born in Kerala, India. He pursued his MBBS before joining the Indian Administrative Service in 1990. His educational background includes degrees in medicine and public administration, providing a strong foundation for his career in civil services.

Career

Early Career

Dr. Venu began his career as a sub-collector in Pala, Kottayam district. His initial assignments involved various administrative roles in the state of Kerala, where he implemented policies aimed at improving local governance and public welfare.

Key Positions

Director and Secretary of Tourism, Kerala

Dr. Venu played a pivotal role in promoting Kerala as a prime tourist destination. He is credited with implementing the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model and responsible tourism initiatives, significantly boosting the state's tourism sector. [1^[1]][2]^[2]

Secretary of Culture

Kerala: During his tenure, Dr. Venu launched the International Theatre Festival of Kerala, fostering cultural exchange and promoting local arts.^[3]

Principal Secretary of Revenue, Kerala: In this role, he was instrumental in streamlining the revenue department's operations and enhancing transparency.^[4]

*CEO of the Rebuild Kerala Initiative*: Following the devastating floods of 2018 and 2019, Dr. Venu led the Rebuild Kerala Initiative, focusing on sustainable development and disaster resilience.^[5]

Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Vigilance, and Environment*: Before becoming Chief Secretary, Dr. Venu held key responsibilities in the Home, Vigilance, and Environment departments, contributing to policy formulation and enforcement.^[6]

Chief Secretary of Kerala

In June 2023, Dr. Venu was appointed as the Chief Secretary of Kerala. His appointment was widely welcomed due to his extensive experience and notable achievements in various administrative roles. Dr. Venu's tenure as Chief Secretary is marked by efforts to improve governance, enhance disaster management strategies, and promote sustainable development.^[7]

Personal Life

Dr. Venu is married to Sarada Muraleedharan, who is also an IAS officer and serves as the Additional Chief Secretary, Local Government Department, Kerala. The couple has been involved in numerous initiatives aimed at improving public administration and welfare in the state.^[8]

Awards and Recognitions

Dr. Venu has received several awards for his contributions to public service, tourism, and disaster management. His work in promoting responsible tourism and rebuilding Kerala post-floods has been particularly lauded.^[9]

References

^ Express News Service, Express News Service (28 June 2023). "The cabinet has chosen V Venu and Shaik Darvesh Saheb as the next Chief Secretary and State Police Chief, respectively. Both officers, of the 1990 batch of IAS and IPS". {{cite news}}: |archive-url= requires |archive-date= (help)
^ TNM Staff, The News Minute. "v venu appointed kerala chief secretary". The News Minute.
^ "The 'Íncredible' Venu, who is an avid traveller, drama artiste..." 28 June 2023. {{cite news}}: |archive-url= requires |archive-date= (help); |first= missing |last= (help)
^ Onmanorama staff, Manorama Online (March 12, 2020). "kerala-revenue-principal-secretary-v-venu-vr-premkumar-transfer".
^ Onmanorama Staff, Manorama Online (June 27, 2023). "From Thrissur Sub Collector to Kerala's Chief Secretary: All About Dr. Venu's Journey So Far".
^ ETV Bharat, ETV Bharat (June 24, 2022). "Kerala govt appoints Dr V Venu as state Home Secretary". ETV Bharat.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^ On Manorama, Manorama Online (June 27, 2023). "All About Dr. Venu's Journey So far".
^ Vaishali Pandey, The Sports Grail (January 10, 2023). "Dr V Venu IAS biography, age, wife, family, education, batch, current posting".
^ Sage Publication, Sage Publication (29 February 2024). "Venu Vasudevan Principal Secretary, Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram". Sage Publication.

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[1] Express News Service, Express News Service (28 June 2023). "The cabinet has chosen V Venu and Shaik Darvesh Saheb as the next Chief Secretary and State Police Chief, respectively. Both officers, of the 1990 batch of IAS and IPS". {{cite news}}: |archive-url= requires |archive-date= (help)

[2] TNM Staff, The News Minute. "v venu appointed kerala chief secretary". The News Minute.

[3] "The 'Íncredible' Venu, who is an avid traveller, drama artiste..." 28 June 2023. {{cite news}}: |archive-url= requires |archive-date= (help); |first= missing |last= (help)

[4] Onmanorama staff, Manorama Online (March 12, 2020). "kerala-revenue-principal-secretary-v-venu-vr-premkumar-transfer".

[5] Onmanorama Staff, Manorama Online (June 27, 2023). "From Thrissur Sub Collector to Kerala's Chief Secretary: All About Dr. Venu's Journey So Far".

[6] ETV Bharat, ETV Bharat (June 24, 2022). "Kerala govt appoints Dr V Venu as state Home Secretary". ETV Bharat.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

[7] On Manorama, Manorama Online (June 27, 2023). "All About Dr. Venu's Journey So far".

[8] Vaishali Pandey, The Sports Grail (January 10, 2023). "Dr V Venu IAS biography, age, wife, family, education, batch, current posting".

[9] Sage Publication, Sage Publication (29 February 2024). "Venu Vasudevan Principal Secretary, Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram". Sage Publication.

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