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Dr. Vinod R Rao
(IAS | Gujarat | 2000)
Principal Secretary, Forest and Environment Department, Gujarat
Dr. Vinod R Rao, an IAS officer of the 2000 batch from the Gujarat cadre, was born on October 8, 1976. He holds a Ph.D. in Management and an M.A. in English Literature from Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, along with a Diploma in Journalism. Currently, he serves as the Principal Secretary in the Forest and Environment Department, Gujarat, since December 22, 2025. His past roles include Principal Secretary to Government, District Collector, Director, Municipal Commissioner, and Secretary. He has received the Prime Minister’s Award for Technology Driven Transformation of School Education and the Best District Development Officer Award. He is proficient in English, Konkani, and Gujarati.
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