Tue, Apr 21, 2026
Dharmendra Pratap Yadav
(IAS | Tamil Nadu | 1996)
Principal Secretary, Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi Department, Chennai
Dharmendra Pratap Yadav, born on September 5, 1968, is a 1996 batch IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre. He holds a graduate degree and an M.A. Currently, he serves as the Principal Secretary at the Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi Department in Chennai since November 10, 2021. Throughout his career, he has held various positions including Principal Secretary to Governor, Chairman and Managing Director, Secretary to Government, Member Secretary, Chief Executive Officer, Commissioner, Inspector General, Director, Joint Secretary, District Collector, and Sub Collector. He is proficient in English and Hindi and remains in active service.
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