J Suresh Babu (Retd.IAS:1986:MN), the former Manipur chief secretary, has been selected by President Droupadi Murmu to serve as the Vice Chancellor (VC) of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), which is the sole central university in Arunachal Pradesh. His appointment to this esteemed role is for a duration of 5 years, effective immediately. Babu’s illustrious career culminated with his retirement as Manipur chief secretary, marking 34 years of dedicated service as an IAS officer.
Babu brings with him a wealth of experience in delivering remarkable public services, primarily in the states of Manipur and Andhra Pradesh. Over the course of his career, he has occupied numerous pivotal positions within the government, including Manipur chief secretary, additional chief secretary, principal secretary, commissioner, secretary, director of various directorates in Manipur, as well as serving as a collector and district magistrate, among others.
