Sri H. Rajesh Prasad I.A.S

H. Rajesh Prasad, a distinguished member of the 1995 AGMUT cadre (All-India—Goa, Meghalaya, Union Territories), has been serving as the Chief Secretary Chandigarh since October  08, 2025.

Born on June 1, 1967, in Karnataka, H. Rajesh Prasad hails from that state. He earned a B.Com. degree, followed by an LL.B. and dual MBAs (Finance & Public Management) from IGNOU and Pondicherry University . An IAS officer since 1995, he held several pivotal roles: District Collector in Arunachal Pradesh and South Delhi, followed by senior administrative roles in Delhi—Commissioner of Urban Development, Trade & Taxes, and later Principal Secretary in Education and Urban Development departments in Delhi, Principle Secretary for Jammu Kashmir Government .

H. Rajesh Prasad’s tenure as Principal Secretary of the Power Development Department in J&K reflects a blend of strategic clarity and operational vigor. With deep-rooted administrative experience—from field-level district management to high-impact urban governance in Delhi—his focused initiatives in infrastructure upgrades, financial discipline, smart metering, and cross-departmental coordination are positioning J&K’s power ecosystem toward modernization, especially under the strain of harsh winters. His adaptive and results-driven approach signals meaningful progress in the UT’s quest for reliable, efficient, and accountable power services.