K. Vijayanand is a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1992 batch, belonging to the Andhra Pradesh cadre. He currently serves as the Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh, having assumed office on 31 December 2024.
Education & Background
Vijayanand holds an M.Tech degree. He began his administrative career in 1993 as an Assistant Collector in the Adilabad district of the erstwhile unified Andhra Pradesh. He has developed deep expertise in infrastructure and energy-related governance over the course of his career.
Career and Appointments
Before his appointment as Chief Secretary, K. Vijayanand held key leadership positions in the state’s energy sector. He served as:
- Special Chief Secretary (Energy)
- Chairman and Managing Director of APGENCO (since 2022)
- Chairman and Managing Director of APTRANSCO (from 2023)
- Chairperson of the Southern Regional Power Committee for 2023–2024
He has also held important administrative posts such as Collector in various districts, Principal Secretary (IT & Electronics), and State Project Director for Program Implementation.
Key Focus Areas & Contributions
Since assuming office as Chief Secretary, K. Vijayanand has prioritized:
- Promoting inclusive governance, particularly in underdeveloped and backward regions of Andhra Pradesh
- Spearheading the implementation of the Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024, aimed at increasing renewable capacity and generating green jobs
- Overseeing welfare infrastructure improvements, particularly in state-run hostels and educational institutions
- Leading state-level reviews and administrative reforms, including coordination of efforts for district reorganisation and governance restructuring
Summary
K. Vijayanand is a seasoned administrator with over three decades of service in the Indian Administrative Service. His experience spans energy policy, district governance, infrastructure development, and administrative reforms. As Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh, he plays a pivotal role in steering the state’s policy direction, developmental priorities, and administrative functioning.