Shri E. Ravendiran (IAS) is a senior Indian Administrative Service officer of the 2008 batch of the Maharashtra cadre, currently serving as Secretary-2 in the Public Health Department, Government of Maharashtra. Based at Mantralaya, Mumbai, he contributes to the administrative leadership and governance of the state’s public health system, supporting the coordination and implementation of departmental priorities and government initiatives. His current designation is confirmed by the official Public Health Department directory.

Over the course of his administrative career, Shri Ravendiran has served in a range of responsibilities spanning rural development, district administration, urban governance, environmental regulation, taxation, water supply, and sanitation. His previous assignments include District Collector of Sindhudurg, Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Parishads in Akola and Sindhudurg, Commissioner in the Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Department, and Member Secretary of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board. He also served as director in the Department of Atomic Energy in Mumbai and as mission director of the Jal Jeevan Mission, reflecting experience across diverse areas of public administration and service delivery.

His academic background includes a Bachelor of Science from Madras Christian College, an M.Sc. in Environmental Science from Bharathiar University, a postgraduate degree in Public Policy from Indira Gandhi National Open University, and an LL.B. from the University of Mumbai. This multidisciplinary education complements his experience in governance, environmental management, and public-sector administration.

In his present role, Shri Ravendiran is part of the senior administrative leadership supporting Maharashtra’s public health agenda. His broad experience across government departments provides a foundation for interdepartmental coordination, institutional management, and the effective delivery of public services. His career reflects the varied responsibilities of the civil service in translating government priorities into administrative action and strengthening public institutions.