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Dr. S Swarna

(IAS | Tamil Nadu | 1997)
Principal Secretary, Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments Department, Tamil Nadu
Dr. S Swarna, born on 26 July 1971, is a 1997 batch Indian Administrative Service officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre. She holds a B.D.S. degree and is proficient in Hindi and Tamil. Currently, she serves as the Principal Secretary in the Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments Department of Tamil Nadu since 13 May 2026. Throughout her career, Dr. Swarna has held various key positions, including Principal Secretary/Chairperson & MD, Joint Development Commissioner, Joint Commissioner, Executive Director, Joint Secretary, District Collector, Chairman and Managing Director, Deputy Secretary, Special Officer, Additional Director, Deputy Commissioner, Secretary to Government, Assistant Collector, and Deputy Secretary.

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