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Dr. K Gopal

(IAS | Tamil Nadu | 1992)
Additional Chief Secretary, Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department, Chennai
Dr. K Gopal, born on 10 August 1966, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1992 Tamil Nadu cadre. He holds an M.B.B.S. degree and has served in various capacities including Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Vigilance Commissioner, Principal Secretary, Development Commissioner, and District Collector. His most recent designation was Additional Chief Secretary at Chennai in the Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department from 17 August 2023 to 28 February 2026. Dr. Gopal has received multiple awards such as the Golden Leaf Award (2014) and the Green Award (2002). He is proficient in English, Hindi, and Telugu.

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