IAS Officer G. Surya Sai Praveenchand? 2019-Batch Bureaucrat Takes Over as JMD of AP Transco, Sets Vision for National Excellence
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh: IAS officer G. Surya Sai Praveenchand, belonging to the 2019 batch of the Indian Administrative Service, officially assumed the role of Joint Managing Director (JMD) at AP Transco on Monday. Recognized for his result-oriented approach and innovative leadership, Praveenchand expressed a strong commitment to strengthening Andhra Pradesh’s power transmission framework and positioning it among the best in the country.
Focus on Uninterrupted and Efficient Power Supply
After assuming charge, Praveenchand highlighted that AP Transco serves as the backbone of the state’s power ecosystem, ensuring round-the-clock electricity delivery to every corner of Andhra Pradesh. He reaffirmed his resolve to advance modernization, improve system reliability, and enhance overall operational efficiency in alignment with the government’s development agenda.
“With sustained teamwork and innovation, we aim to make AP Transco the most efficient and reliable power transmission utility in India,” he remarked.
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Expresses Gratitude to State Leadership
Praveenchand conveyed his sincere thanks to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Secretary K.S. Jawahar Reddy, and Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar for entrusting him with this key responsibility. He assured that he would dedicate his efforts toward realizing the state government’s vision of a robust and future-ready energy sector.
Teamwork: The Driving Force Behind Growth
Underlining the importance of collective effort, the new JMD emphasized that coordination among all levels of staff—engineers, administrators, and field personnel—would be central to AP Transco’s progress. He urged the workforce to embrace collaboration, innovation, and accountability to deliver world-class transmission services.
A Technocrat-Turned-Administrator with Proven Merit
A native of Andhra Pradesh, G. Surya Sai Praveenchand holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna. He secured the 64th rank in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2018, joining the IAS at the age of 27.
His career so far includes significant assignments such as:
Assistant Collector (Training), Ananthapuramu
Under Secretary, Municipal Administration & Urban Development
Sub-Collector, Vijayawada
Municipal Commissioner, Kadapa
Additional Commissioner, APCRDA
Warm Felicitation from Power Sector Officials
Senior functionaries, including Directors A.K.V. Bhaskar, J.V. Rao, N.V. Ramana Murthy, and Additional Secretary Peddi Roja, congratulated Praveenchand on his appointment. Several senior officers and technical experts from Andhra Pradesh’s power utilities attended the welcome ceremony, marking the beginning of a new phase of leadership at AP Transco.
