J. Satyanarayana (IAST: J. Satyanārāyaṇa) (born 16 April 1954) is a retired 1977 batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre. Satyanarayana is the former chairman of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the nodal agency of Government of India for implementing Aadhaar. He also served as the Communications and Information Technology Secretary of India.
J. Satyanarayana | |
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| 2nd Chairman of Unique Identification Authority of India | |
| In office 8 September 2016 – 15 April 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Nandan Nilekani |
| Succeeded by | Neelkanth Mishra[1] |
| Adviser (e-Governance, Electronics and Information Technology) to Government of Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 14 June 2014 – 3 September 2016 | |
| Communications and Information Technology Secretary of India | |
| In office 14 March 2012 – 31 April 2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | J. Satyanarayana 16 April 1954 Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nationality |  Indian |
| Occupation | Retired IAS officer |
Education
editJ. Satyanarayana has a graduate degree (BSc) in Mathematics,[2][3] and is a postgraduate (MSc) in Physics.[2][3] Satyanarayana also holds an MBA degree from the University of Ljubljana.[2][3]
Career
editAs an IAS officer
editJ. Satyanarayana served in key positions for both the Union Government and the Government of Andhra Pradesh, like as the Chief Commissioner of Land Administration (CCLA) of Andhra Pradesh, Special Chief Secretary (Health, Medical and Family Welfare), Special Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Principal Secretary (Communications and Information Technology), Principal Secretary (Social Welfare), Commissioner and Inspector General (Registration), managing director of distilleries and breweries, special secretary to Government Finance Department and as the District Magistrate and Collector of Anantapur, Karimnagar and Kurnool districts in the Andhra Pradesh Government, and as the Union Communications and Information Technology Secretary in the Union Government.[2][3]
J. Satyanarayana also had stint with the National Institute for Smart Government (NISG), on deputation, as its chief executive officer (CEO), under Rule 6(2)(ii) of The Indian Administrative Service (Cadre) Rules, 1954.[2][4]
Electronics and Information Technology Secretary
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J. Satyanarayana was appointed as the Union Communications and Information Technology Secretary by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC),[5] he assumed office on 14 March 2012,[2][3] and demitted it and simultaneously superannuated from service on 31 April 2014.[2]
Post-retirement
editAdviser to Government of Andhra Pradesh
editPost-retirement, J. Satyanarayana was appointed as the Adviser to the Government of Andhra Pradesh for e-Governance, Electronics and Information Technology, with the status of a Cabinet Minister.[6] He tendered his resignation to the Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh on 3 September 2016.[citation needed]
Chairman of UIDAI
editJ. Satyanarayana was appointed as the chairman of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC),[7][8][9][10] He assumed the office of Chairman on 8 September 2016 and served the office till 15 April 2019.[11]
Works
edit- Satyanarayana, J. (2004). e-Government: The Science of the Possible (1st ed.). Delhi: Prentice Hall India Learning. ISBN 978-81-203-2608-8.
- Satyanarayana, J. (2012). Managing Transformation: Objectives to Outcomes. Delhi: Prentice Hall India Learning. ISBN 978-81-203-4537-9.
References
edit- ^ https://www.business-standard.com/companies/people/axis-bank-s-neelkanth-mishra-appointed-as-uidai-s-part-time-chairman-123082201029_1.html
- ^ a b c d e f g "J. Satyanarayana - Executive Record Sheet". Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "BOARD MEMBER - SHRI J SATYANARAYANA". National Institute for Smart Government. Archived from the original on 21 January 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ "The Indian Administrative Service (Cadre) rules, 1954" (PDF). Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India. 1954. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 August 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
- ^ "J. Satyanarayana transferred". The Hindu. Hyderabad. 26 February 2012. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ Manish (14 June 2014). "Retired IAS officer J Satyanarayana has been appointed as advisor to government of Andhra Pradesh (e-Governance, electronics and IT). He has been assigned status of cabinet minister". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ Sharma, Aman (7 September 2016). "DEITY ex-secretary J Satyanarayana is new UIDAI chairperson". The Economic Times. New Delhi. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ Gupta, Komal (7 September 2016). "Former IAS officer J. Satyanarayana appointed part-time UIDAI chairman". Live Mint. New Delhi. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ "Ex IAS officer J Satyanarayana appointed part-time UIDAI chief". The Indian Express. New Delhi. 6 September 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ "Ex IAS officer J Satyanarayana appointed part-time UIDAI chief". Business Standard. New Delhi. 6 September 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ "Shri J Satyanarayana appointed as part-time Chairman of UIDAI". Press Information Bureau of India. 8 September 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2018.