P R Somapura, born on December 10, 1952, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1998 Gujarat cadre. He holds a B.Com. in Accountancy, an LL.B. in Law, and a Diploma in Management. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including District Collector, Registrar, and District Development Officer. His most recent position was Managing Director at Gujarat Livelihood Promotion Company Ltd from October 17, 2012, to December 31, 2012. Somapura’s extensive administrative experience reflects his commitment to public service within the Gujarat cadre.