Rangappa S.

(IAS | Karnataka | 2017)
Director, Geology and Mines Department, Karnataka
Rangappa S., born on 30 May 1977, is an Indian Administrative Service officer from the 2017 batch, assigned to the Karnataka cadre. Currently serving as the Director of the Geology and Mines Department, Karnataka since 19 September 2025, he has previously held the position of Additional Director. Rangappa continues to contribute to the administrative framework of the state government.


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