Ravi Kulbhushan Jerath, born on April 22, 1952, is a retired IAS officer from the 1980 Jammu & Kashmir cadre. He holds postgraduate degrees in Political Science and National Development, along with an LL.B. in Law. Over his career, he served in various capacities including Financial Commissioner, Principal Secretary, Chairman, Commissioner & Secretary, Managing Director, Director, Relief Commissioner, Additional Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Additional Secretary, Deputy Development Commissioner, Deputy Secretary, and Sub-Divisional Magistrate. His most recent position was Principal Secretary in the Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare Department from January 7, 2010, to April 30, 2012.