Dr Vinod R Rao

(IAS | Gujarat | 2000)
Principal Secretary to Government, Labour, Skill Development and Employment Department, Sachivalay, Gandhinagar
Dr. Vinod R Rao, an IAS officer of the 2000 batch from the Gujarat cadre, holds an M.A. in English Literature, Diploma in Journalism, and a Ph.D. in Management from Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University. Proficient in English, Konkani, and Gujarati, he currently serves as the Principal Secretary to Government in the Labour, Skill Development, and Employment Department. Born on 08/10/1976, Dr. Vinod R Rao has demonstrated his dedication and expertise in various administrative roles throughout his career.


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