“Deeds of good men will be like fragrant Flowers”
– Dr.Rajaram
ABOUT
Dr.M.Rajaram is an exceptional IAS Officer of 1992 batch with balanced and appropriate views on administration. In an illustrious career spanning over 36 years he has served in top positions of almost all major departments of Tamil Nadu. Read More
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Dr. M. Rajaram IAS(R)
Chairman
Tamil Nadu Lokayukta
Guindy, Chennai-600032
Tel: 044- 29504180
Mob: +91 98401 36909
Email: drmraajarambooks@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
A bureaucrat par excellence, having handled virtually all major departments of state administration, excelling in implementing policies of the Government while maintaining a reputation for impeachable integrity, is an able administrator, an erudite scholar, a prolific writer and a valued patron of fine arts / temples, etc. Read More
Education
BL
Ph D(HRD)
M Ed (Education)
MA (English)
Experience
Asian Development Bank
World Bank
INDUS Project
KEY SKILLS
- Governance
- Tech Savvy
- Public Relations
- Education
- Environment
- Swachh Bharat
- Temple Renovation
- Inter-personal Skills
- Leadership – Service
- Rural / Urban Housing
- Rural Infrastructure
- Poverty Alleviation
- Revenue Administration
- Tourism
- Media Management
- Cogent Thinker and Prolific Writer
Positions Held
- Chairman, Tamil Nadu Lokayukta- 10 June 2024 to till date.
- Non Judicial Member, Tamil Nadu Lokayukta-2019 – 2024
- Member/Chairman, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, 2016-17.
- Secretary to Government, Tamil Development, Religious Endowment & Information,2011-16.
- Transport Commissioner,2010-11.
- Managing Director, Tamilnadu Cements Corpn.,2009-10.
- Commissioner of Tourism/ Mg. Director, TTDC,2007-09.
- Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Housing Board, 2006-07.
- Director of Rural Development & Panchayat Raj,2003-06.
- Vice Chairman, Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board.
- Chairman, Tamil Nadu Manual Workers Board.
- Chairman, Tamil Nadu Auto Workers Welfare Board.
- Chairman, Tamil Nadu Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- Commissioner of Labour, 2002-03.
- Managing Director Slum Clearance Board, 2001-02.
- District Collector, Thanjavur and Chennai, 1999-01/2004-05.
- Deputy Commissioner of Health,Chennai,1998-99.
- Sub Collector ,Tiruvallur,1997-98.
- Sub-Collector Vellore,1997-98.
- Joint Commissioner (Prohibition & Excise), 1996-97.
- Administrative Officer, SAF Games Village, 1995-96.
- Joint Director Of School Education, 1990-96.
- Secretary, Tamil Nadu Parent Teacher Association, 1988-99.
- Deputy Director Of School Education, 1988-89.
- Chief Educational Officer 1985-88.
- Inspector of Matriculation Schools (I/C) 1983-85.
- Inspector Of Anglo-Indian schools 1983-85.
- District Education Officer 1982-83.
- Post Graduate Teacher 1979-82.
- Member – Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA).
- Life Member & President – Indian Officers Association (IOA).
- Life Member, Bharat Scouts and Guides, Tamil Nadu.
- Life Member, StJohn’s Ambulance.
- Life Member, Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu.
- Life Member, Blue Cross Society, Chennai.
- Life Member, Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi.
- Life Member, Indian Council for Child Welfare, Chennai.
- Member, Gandhian Youth Forum, Chennai.
- Member, Thakkar Baba (Gandhi Vidhyalaya), Chennai.
- Member, National Council of Bharat Scouts and Guides, New Delhi.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Best Collector Award in 2000 from Goverment of Tamil Nadu
HUDCO Award for Low Cost Housing,2002
Poet Laureate Award from World Poets Congress, Mongolia – 2017.
LITERARY PURSUITS
Books Authored
Books Reviewed
Magazines Edited
Papers Presented
International Exposure
Research Assistance
Major Events Organized
Seminar/Training Programs Attended
Traning Programs Organized
Significant Training Programs Attended
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
EDUCATION
• Opened 120 Rural Schools with active public participation.
• Organized inter school parliament and computer literacy programs.
PRAGMATIC APPROACH
His PhD Thesis was implemented by Government of Tamil Nadu to form a new Department for regulating unregistered nursery and matriculation schools.
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Successfully managed both Drought and Flood situations in Thanjavur District, Tsunami Relief, Mobilization of funds for Thane cyclone.