Rakesh Kumar Verma is a 1993 batch IAS officer of Punjab cadre. As of 2021, he serves as the Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
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Rakesh Verma was born on Sunday, 25 April 1971 (age 50 years; as in 2021) in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. His zodiac sign is Taurus. He did his schooling in Uttar Pradesh and went to the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi to pursue a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (1988–1992). Subsequently, he appeared for the UPSC examination and cleared it and became a 1993 batch IAS officer of the Punjab cadre.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 5″
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eye colour: black
Family
parents and siblings
There is not much information about his parents.
wife and children
Rakesh is married to Ashu Verma. Together, they have a son and a daughter.
Rakesh Verma and his wife
Rakesh Verma with his wife and children
livelihood
Rakesh Verma was appointed as an IAS officer from Punjab cadre on 5 September 1993. He successfully completed his training and in March 2002, he was appointed as the Deputy Commissioner of Kapurthala district in Punjab. Rakesh worked there for about three years and in May 2005 he joined the transport department as director. Subsequently, he was appointed as the Director of the Department of Technical Education in December 2005.
Rakesh Verma as a part of PPIS session
He served as director there until March 2006. Subsequently, Verma was appointed as the Deputy Commissioner of Patiala district of Punjab from April 2006 to April 2007. He then joined Punjab ICT Corporation (Punjab Infotech) as Managing Director. In July 2012, Verma was appointed as the Commissioner of Ludhiana Municipal Corporation, Punjab. He served there for a year and then joined the Department of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh as Secretary.
Rakesh Verma as Secretary, Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
In 2014, he was made the Secretary of Technical Education and Industrial Training. In 2020, Rakesh was appointed as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India for a tenure of five years or until further orders, whichever is earlier. He took over the post from B Suman, a 1996-batch officer of Kerala cadre.
Rakesh Verma as Joint Secretary, Ministry of Tourism
Rakesh Verma in his office
Rakesh also held the post of Principal Secretary, Department of Science, Technology and Environment, Government of Punjab.
Address (Office)
Room No. 119, Parivahan Bhawan, 1, Sansad Marg, New Delhi – 110001
Favourite Things
- Travel Destination: Chennai
Facts/General Knowledge
- Whenever Rakesh is free, he likes to read books and spend time with his family members.
- His family and friends fondly call him RK Verma.
- Rakesh joined the Indian Administrative Service in 1993 with a pay band of Rs. 67000- Rs. 79000.
- In 2019, he launched the Innovation and Technology Summit under Mission Innovate Punjab. On 1 November 2019, Rakesh held a press conference at The Lalit, Chandigarh to share details of the mission.
Rakesh Verma during a press conference at The Lalit, Chandigarh
- In 2020, he traveled to ITB Berlin 2020 with a delegation of about 49 exhibitors. It was led by Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism and Culture.
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