Senior IAS officer of the 1992 batch, Mr K. Vijayanand has taken over as the new chief secretary of Andhra Pradesh.

Prior to taking over this role he was serving as the Special Chief Secretary to the Government, Energy Department, Andhra Pradesh.

Additionally, he has been the Chairman and Managing Director of APTRANSCO since 2023 and Chairman of APGENCO since 2022.

As Special Chief Secretary Energy Department, he held additional positions as Chairman of APPCC, APSPCL, NREDCAP, and APSECM. He was also the Chairperson of Southern Regional Power Committee (SRPC) for the year 2023-24.

In the power sector, Vijayanand’s expertise spans around 14 years, characterized by innovative leadership and strategic planning.

From 2008 to 2009, he served as Joint Managing Director of APTRANSCO, followed by his tenure as Managing Director of APGENCO until 2016. From 2016 to 2019, he held the dual roles of Managing Director of APGENCO and CMD of APTRANSCO. Throughout his service, he has been instrumental in implementing several forward-thinking initiatives in the power sector, significantly enhancing the energy infrastructure and capabilities of Andhra Pradesh.

Mr Vijayanand was instrumental in formulating and notifying the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Clean Energy Policy, 2024.

This policy holds much significance as it aims to transform the State into a global clean energy hub by adding over 160 GW of renewable energy capacity.

This ambitious policy is expected to attract investments worth approximately Rs. 10,00,000 Cr. and generate around 750,000 jobs, both direct and indirect. By focusing on solar, wind, hybrid sources, and green hydrogen, Andhra Pradesh seeks to achieve self-economic reliance and significantly contribute to India’s renewable energy goals.

Mr Vijayanand took over from outgoing chief secretary Mr Neerabh Kumar Prasad. Several senior officials called upon the new chief secretary to congratulate him on his new role.