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Coming from very conservative, middle class family, Mr. Radhakirshnan B. was born and brought up in Tanjavur district of Tamilnadu. After completing his graduation, he applied for UPSC and joined as IAS in 2008 batch. At his initial postings he was posted as Sub-Divisional Officer of Ahmednagar and Nandurbar districts and Chief Executive Officer in Jalana district of Marathwada. In rural areas to serve the poor peoples he initiated many schemes for their progress. Lastly he was Collector of Ratnagari district in coastal Maharashtra before being transferred as Collector of Nashik.

In an exclusive interview with India Unbound Mr. Radhakrishnan shared his childhood days in Tamilnadu, his experience through various postings. He also shared his views of PM’s decision to demonetization the currency, upcoming Nashik Municipal Corporation election, tourism of Nashik and many more national level issues.

- Nityanand Pandey and Mahesh S. Gaikwad

Could you share your childhood days and education details with our readers?

I was born on 26th Sept, 1982 In Tamilnadu. I completed my schooling from Tanjavur. I went to study Agriculture for my graduation. Then I applied for UPSC and got selected for IAS in 2008 batch.

Why you chose to become an IAS?

I am from very conservative, middle class family where I have brought up with traditional values and disciplines. We used to look up at officers who were doing great things for society and we used to get inspired by their act. While doing my graduation I used to see many of my seniors preparing for UPSC exams. From them I got much information about Civil Services and then came to a conclusion that this is the best service we can do for our society and nation. So I became more serious about it and started preparing for it.

Please elaborate your achievements throughout your career so far.

After joining Indian Administrative Service in 2008, I completed my training at Ahmednagar. Next I was Sub-Divisional Officer of Ahmednagar and Nandurbar districts and Chief Executive Officer in Jalana district of Marathwada. It was very fantastic tenure because there were many challenges to face. In rural development there we got many opportunities to serve the poor peoples. We initiated many schemes for their progress. We tacked every issue of locals. Lastly I was Collector of Ratnagari district in coastal Maharashtra before being transferred here as Collector of Nashik.

People of nashik are unhappy with district administration for harassing them in alleging negligence in preparing electoral roll for the graduates’ constituency, what you say about it?