V N Jithendran, born on March 9, 1954, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 2002 Kerala cadre. Throughout his career, he held several key positions including District Collector, Director, Mission Director, and Commissioner. His most recent role was Director in the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, serving from May 2, 2013, to March 31, 2014. Mr. Jithendran’s service reflects a diverse administrative experience within the Kerala cadre until his retirement.