Ilapavuluri Venkata Subba Rao or Dr. I. V. Subba Rao is a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre and 1979 batch who has served at various positions in the Government of India and the Government of Andhra Pradesh.[1][2] He worked as the Secretary to the Vice-President of India from August 2017 to August 2022.[3][4][5] He was member of Padma award committee 2023.[1]
Dr. I. V. Subba Rao | |
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| Secretary to the Vice-President of India | |
| In office 17 August 2017 – 18 August 2022 | |
| Vice-President | M. Venkaiah Naidu |
| Chief Electoral Officer of Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office April 2008 – September 2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality |  Indian |
| Occupation | IAS officer |
Career
editAs Executive Officer (EO) at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, one of the world’s most popular Hindu temples, during 1999-2000, he introduced, among other innovations, a new queue management system called ‘Su-darshanam’ to ensure a more pilgrim-friendly experience for over 18 million pilgrims who visit the shrine every year.[6]
His tenure as the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (2008-2010) was marked by innovative measures to enhance transparency through the use of technology and enhance voter participation.[7][8]
During 2000-2004, Subba Rao, as Principal Secretary, School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, provided leadership to a massive enrolment drive resulting in net enrollment at primary school level reaching 96 percent and a concerted effort to impart literacy skills to over 6 million adult illiterates. The Government of India invited him to lead the first Joint Review Mission of India’s flagship program of Education for All (Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan) in January, 2005.[9]
Subba Rao initiated a comprehensive health sector reform as Principal Secretary, Health, Government of Andhra Pradesh during his tenure between 2004 and 2006. He designed a health insurance scheme - Arogyasri - to provide financial risk protection against catastrophic illnesses.[10]
In 2011, Subba Rao was appointed as the Establishment Officer and Additional Secretary to Government of India.[11][12]
UNESCO
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Subba Rao joined the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris as Chief of Literacy and Non-Formal Education in 2011 and led the process of evaluation of United Nations Literacy Decade. He prepared and presented UNESCO’s reports on literacy at the United Nations General Assembly in 2014[13] and 2016[14] and provided leadership for the establishment of Global Alliance (GAL) for Literacy within the framework of lifelong learning, a multi-stakeholder partnership to advance the global literacy agenda.[15]
References
edit- ^ "Hyderabad: IV Subba Rao is new Establishment Officer (EO)". The Times of India. 28 September 2010.
- ^ "Two IAS officials express willingness to work with Chandrababu Naidu". Deccan Chronicle. 24 May 2014.
- ^ "Ex IAS officer IV Subba Rao appointed as Secretary to Vice President Venkaiah Naidu". The Economic Times. 16 August 2017.
- ^ "Former IAS officer IV Subba Rao to continue as Secretary to Vice-President of India". News 18. 11 June 2019.
- ^ "Ex-IAS officer IV Subba Rao appointed Secretary to Vice President". Tribune India. 16 August 2017.
- ^ "Tirupatis first in first out system a blessing for pilgrims". Financial Express. 30 September 2002.
- ^ "Nellore: Remote areas witness high voter turnout". The New Indian Express. 25 April 2009.
- ^ "Andhra Pradesh: In blow to Jagan govt, State Election Commission to hold Panchayat polls". The Wire. 29 January 2021.
- ^ "Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan: First Joint Review Mission" (PDF).
- ^ "Health & Family Welfare Dept., Govt. of AP" (PDF).
- ^ "IV Subba Rao is new EO". The Times of India. 28 September 2010. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ^ "DOPT Senior Offices as on May 2011" (PDF).
- ^ "Development Must Centre on People, Realization of Social Rights, Third Committee Told at Opening of Session | UN Press". press.un.org. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ^ "Speakers Focus on Greater Solidarity with World's Most Vulnerable People". press.un.org. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ^ "New Global Alliance for Literacy pledges partnership and innovation to boost progress | UIL". uil.unesco.org. 8 September 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2022.