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V Candavelou
(IAS | A G M U T | 1997)
Chief Secretary, Goa
V Candavelou, born on 26 October 1971, is a 1997 batch IAS officer of the A G M U T cadre. He holds a B.V.Sc. from Madras Veterinary College, an LL.B. from Delhi University, and an M.V.Sc. in Parasitology from IVRI Bareilly. Currently serving as Chief Secretary at Goa since 8 November 2024, he has held numerous positions including Principal Secretary, Commissioner & Secretary, Chief Electoral Officer, Relief & Rehabilitation Commissioner, and District Collector. He has received awards such as the Certificate of Commendation for States' Startup Rankings-2019 and the Best Electoral Practices Award in 2016. He is proficient in Hindi and Tamil.
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