Retired IAS Officer K. Vijayanand Appointed Special Chief Secretary to Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu; Also Named APTRANSCO CMD
Amaravati: Retired Indian Administrative Service officer K. Vijayanand has taken charge as the ex officio Special Chief Secretary to N. Chandrababu Naidu, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. His appointment came immediately after he retired from the position of Chief Secretary of the state, marking a swift transition into a key advisory and administrative role within the government.
Along with this responsibility, the state government has also assigned him an additional role as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Andhra Pradesh Transmission Corporation (APTRANSCO) for a period of one year.
Appointment Immediately After Retirement
K. Vijayanand, a 1992-batch officer of the Indian Administrative Service from the Andhra Pradesh cadre, officially assumed charge in his new position on Monday shortly after completing his tenure as Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh on February 28.
His retirement came after the state government granted him a three-month extension in the top bureaucratic post.
Within hours of his retirement, the Andhra Pradesh government issued orders appointing him as Special Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister, highlighting the administration’s continued confidence in his leadership and administrative experience.
Direct Reporting to the Chief Minister
In his new role, Vijayanand will supervise the functioning of the Energy Department and report directly to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
The government clarified that his position will function without intermediary reporting layers within the administrative hierarchy, enabling him to coordinate policy decisions and implement key initiatives more efficiently at the highest level of the state government.
Additional Responsibility as APTRANSCO CMD
Alongside his advisory role in the Chief Minister’s Office, Vijayanand has also been appointed Chairman and Managing Director of Andhra Pradesh Transmission Corporation, the state-owned electricity transmission utility.
His tenure in this role will be for one year, during which he is expected to continue contributing to power sector reforms and the strengthening of electricity transmission infrastructure in the state.
Administrative Changes in the Chief Minister’s Office
In a related administrative development, Mudadda Ravichandra, who was serving as Principal Secretary in the Chief Minister’s Office, has been appointed as the full-time Executive Officer of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).
This move forms part of a broader administrative restructuring undertaken by the Andhra Pradesh government.
About K. Vijayanand
K. Vijayanand is a 1992-batch IAS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre with more than three decades of experience in public administration.
Early Life and Education
Date of Birth: 18 November 1965
Place of Birth: Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh
Education: M.Tech degree
Civil Services: Cleared the Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination in 1991 and joined the IAS in 1992
He also made history as the first officer from the Backward Classes (BC) community to serve as Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh.
Key Administrative Roles
During his distinguished career, Vijayanand held several important administrative positions across the state.
Field Administration
Assistant Collector, Adilabad
Sub-Collector, Rampachodavaram
District Collector, Srikakulam
District Collector, Nalgonda
Key Government Positions
Principal Secretary, IT & Electronics Department (2016–2019)
Chief Electoral Officer of Andhra Pradesh (2019–2021)
Managing Director, Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (APGENCO)
Chairman and Managing Director, Andhra Pradesh Transmission Corporation (APTRANSCO)
Special Chief Secretary, Energy Department
Contributions to the Energy Sector
Vijayanand is widely recognised for his expertise in the power and energy sector. During his tenure in various roles, he played a significant role in strengthening the state’s electricity infrastructure and policy framework.
One of his notable contributions includes the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Clean Energy Policy, 2024, aimed at expanding renewable energy capacity and improving energy sustainability in the state.
Under his leadership, Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation also received several national recognitions and India Power Awards for its operational performance and efficiency.
Continued Role in Governance
Although he has retired from the position of Chief Secretary, Vijayanand’s appointment as Special Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister ensures that his administrative expertise will continue to contribute to governance and policy implementation in Andhra Pradesh.
With responsibilities both in the Chief Minister’s Office and at Andhra Pradesh Transmission Corporation, he is expected to play a key role in strengthening governance and accelerating development initiatives in the state’s energy sector.
