In a significant administrative move, the Tamil Nadu government has appointed four senior IAS officers as official spokespersons to communicate government initiatives and departmental updates to the public. All four officers hold the rank of Additional Chief Secretary (ACS).
The objective of the appointments is to streamline communication, ensure interdepartmental coordination, and deliver verified information to the media in a timely manner. According to the government, department secretaries will share relevant updates with the spokespersons, who will fact-check the content and consult with the Chief Secretary before briefing the press.
The following officers have been designated as spokespersons:
- J Radhakrishnan (IAS:1992:TN), CMD of Tangedco, will represent departments such as energy, health, transport, cooperation and food, school and higher education, textiles, HR management, and welfare of overseas Tamils.
- Gagandeep Singh Bedi (IAS:1993:TN), ACS of Rural Development, will cover municipal administration, water supply, agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, water resources, MSMEs, industries, and environment & natural resources.
- Dheeraj Kumar (IAS:1993:TN) , ACS of Home, Prohibition and Excise, will speak on behalf of his department.
- P Amudha (IPS:1994:TN), ACS of Revenue and Disaster Management, will handle communication for revenue, women and social welfare, welfare of the differently abled, SC/ST and minorities welfare, labour welfare, housing, highways & ports, tourism, culture, and HR&CE.
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