Prasanth Nair IAS

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Special Secretary to Government, Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare at Government of Kerala

Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

Example Seeker

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.

Topics They Care 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.
Community Engagement
Earned the moniker 'Collector Bro' for his pioneering use of social media to directly connect with citizens, crowdsource projects, and improve public services.

Media Appearances

Prasanth has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2024
Special Secretary to Government, Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare at Government of Kerala
7-2022 - 3-2024
Special Secretary to Government, Scheduled Castes, Tribes & Backward Classes Development Department at Government of Kerala
8-2020
Founder at Compassionate India
8-2018
Founder at Compassionate Keralam
2-2015
Founder at Compassionate Kozhikode

Education

2012 - 2012
Project and Procurement Management from Asian Institute of Management
2007 - 2009
Public Administration from Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration

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Exp : 10 Location : Ernakulam, Kerala, India Job Level : Leadership Designation : Special Secretary to Government, Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare at Government of Kerala
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Insights For Selling To Prasanth

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Persuade objectively how your product will help them achieve their goals
  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Prasanth is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Prasanth

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Prasanth move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Prasanth take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

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