Special Secretary to Government, Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare at Government of Kerala
📍 Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Prasanth Nair is a Special Secretary to the Government of Kerala, overseeing the Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare. With over 17 years in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), he has managed diverse sectors including tourism, taxation, and skill development, and holds a degree in law.
Widely known as Collector Bro for his citizen-centric governance, he founded the Compassionate Kozhikode initiative to address social issues like hunger through community participation. He is an avid film buff, photographer, and author, using social media as a key tool for public engagement.
Beyond his administrative career, Prasanth is an accomplished film director whose short film Daivakanam premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Special Secretary to Government, Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Personality Overview
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Curious
Assertive
They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.
Priorities
Topics Prasanth cares about
Social Innovation
Founder of 'Compassionate Kozhikode' and other initiatives that use volunteer participation and social media to solve community issues like hunger and waste management.
Film Direction
A passionate filmmaker who has directed short films and documentaries, with his work being screened at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.
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Career
Work history
3-2024
Special Secretary to Government, Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare
Government of Kerala
7-2022 - 3-2024
Special Secretary to Government, Scheduled Castes, Tribes & Backward Classes Development Department
Government of Kerala
8-2020
Founder
Compassionate India
8-2018
Founder
Compassionate Keralam
2-2015
Founder
Compassionate Kozhikode
In the press
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Education
2012 - 2012
Project and Procurement Management
Asian Institute of Management
2007 - 2009
Public Administration
Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration
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