Sajjan R Chavan IAS

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DISC Type : C

Secretary, Planning and Development at Government of Tamil Nadu

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Overview

Sajjan R Chavan is a senior IAS officer with the Government of Tamil Nadu, currently serving as the Secretary for the Youth Welfare and Sports Development Department. An alumnus of IIT Delhi, he has extensive experience in governance, economic policy, and administration, having previously held key roles like Secretary of Planning and Development.

He is deeply engaged in shaping Tamil Nadus future through strategic initiatives focused on sustainable and inclusive growth. His work involves strengthening statistical systems, promoting data-driven governance, and fostering public sector innovation through international collaborations.

He has driven collaborations between the Tamil Nadu government and international bodies like the OECD and UNICEF.

Personality Overview

Negotiator

Objective Thinker

Critic

They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.  They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others. They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions.

Topics They Care About

Youth & Sports Development
He recently assumed the role of Secretary for the Youth Welfare and Sports Development Department in Tamil Nadu, making this his primary focus.
Sustainable Development
Delivered a session on monitoring frameworks for Sustainable Development Goals and was involved in the Tamil Nadu 2030 Conclave for sustainable development.
Data-Driven Governance
He highlighted a strong commitment to data-driven governance in relation to the release of the Tamil Nadu Economic Survey for 2025–26.

Media Appearances

Sajjan has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Secretary, Planning and Development at Government of Tamil Nadu
9-2025 - 12-2025
Secretary , Planning and Development at Indian Administrative Service (IAS) - Government of l Tamil Nadu
12-2021 - 11-2022
Director at Census operations and Citizenship Registration
11-2019 - 11-2022
Commissioner of Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection at Government of Tamil Nadu
9-2008 - 2-2026
Director of Census and Citizenship Registartion Home Ministry Government of India. at Indian Administrative Service (IAS) - Government of India

Education

1999 - 2000
M.Tech from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
6-1995 - 5-1999
Bachelor of Engineering - BE from Government College of Engineering, Amravati.

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Exp : 14 Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job Level : N/A Designation : Secretary, Planning and Development at Government of Tamil Nadu
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Insights For Selling To Sajjan R

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories
  • Tell them what ROI they can expect
  • Be formal and objective, they will appreciate it more

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sajjan R is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sajjan R

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sajjan R move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Sajjan R take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

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