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Sajjan R Chavan IAS

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Secretary, Planning and Development at Government of Tamil Nadu
📍 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Secretary, Planning and Development
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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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.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Secretary, Planning and Development
Government of Tamil Nadu
9-2025 - 12-2025
Secretary , Planning and Development
Indian Administrative Service (IAS) - Government of l Tamil Nadu
12-2021 - 11-2022
Director
Census operations and Citizenship Registration
11-2019 - 11-2022
Commissioner of Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection
Government of Tamil Nadu
9-2008 - 2-2026
Director of Census and Citizenship Registartion Home Ministry Government of India.
Indian Administrative Service (IAS) - Government of India
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Education
1999 - 2000
M.Tech
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
6-1995 - 5-1999
Bachelor of Engineering - BE
Government College of Engineering, Amravati.
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