1991-batch IAS officer G Sai Prasad assumes charge as Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary, bringing decades of administrative and power sector experience.
Senior IAS officer G Sai Prasad officially took over as the Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh on Saturday at 11:33 AM at the State Secretariat. Known for his people-first approach, Sai Prasad steps into the state’s top bureaucratic role with a reputation for humility and dedication to public service.
Currently serving as Special Chief Secretary in the Water Resources and Revenue Departments, he also holds the position of ex-officio Special Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister. Admired for his soft-spoken nature and grounded personality, Sai Prasad believes that governance should primarily benefit the poor and the common citizen. His guiding principle: “Rules are meant to help the poor.”
The state government had announced his appointment in November last year, granting a three-month extension to outgoing Chief Secretary K Vijayanand. With Vijayanand’s tenure ending this Saturday, Sai Prasad now officially takes charge.
A Career Rooted in Field Administration
Hailing from Prakasam district and the son of a school teacher, Sai Prasad began his career as Assistant Collector in Warangal in 1992, when Andhra Pradesh was undivided. His field postings include:
Assistant Collector in Paderu
Commissioner of Guntur Municipal Corporation
Joint Collector of Kadapa
District Collector of Kurnool and Chittoor
He also held key roles in the power and energy sector:
Joint Managing Director of AP Transco
CMD of AP Eastern and Central Power Distribution Companies
Vice-Chairman of AP Housing Board
Joint Secretary in the Union Ministry of Power (2011–2014)
Leadership in Power, Revenue, and Water Resources
Between 2014 and 2019, Sai Prasad worked closely with the Chief Minister as Secretary and later Principal Secretary. During the previous YSRCP government, he served as:
CMD of AP Solar Power Corporation Pvt Ltd
Ex-officio Principal Secretary (Energy)
Chief Commissioner of Land Administration (over two years)
Following the change in government, he was appointed Special Chief Secretary in the Water Resources Department and later given additional charge of the Revenue Department.
With over 30 years of experience across sectors and regions, Sai Prasad now leads the state bureaucracy, bringing with him a legacy of diligence, accessibility, and a deep commitment to citizen-centric governance.
