Dr. John Telesphore Ekka, born on January 5, 1954, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1986 Madhya Pradesh cadre. Holding an M.B.B.S. degree in Medicine, he served in various capacities including District Collector, Deputy Secretary, Director, Project Officer, and Assistant Collector. He held multiple leadership roles such as Managing Director, Commissioner, Member, and Managing Coordinator. His most recent position was Principal Secretary in the Jail Department of Madhya Pradesh from December 25, 2011, to January 31, 2014. Dr. Ekka’s extensive career reflects his commitment to public administration within the state.