Who is District Collector of Kottayam?
Who is District Collector of Kottayam?
Dr. P K Jayasree I A S
District officers
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Dr. P K Jayasree I A S | District Collector, Kottayam |
| Smt. Shilpa Dyavaiah IPS | District Police Chief |
| Smt. Jinu Punnoose | Deputy Collector (General) & Additional District Magistrate Kottayam |
| Sri. RAJEEV KUMAR CHOUDHARY I A S | Sub Divisional Magistrate, Kottayam |
What is the old name of Kottayam?
History. The name Kottayam is a combination of the words “kotta” and “akam” in the local language of Malayalam, meaning “interior of a fort”. The current Kottayam district was previously part of the state of Travancore.
How many district are there in Kottayam?
Kottayam District is one among 14 Districts of Kerala State ,India. Kottayam District Administrative head quarter is Kottayam. It is is Located 154 KM South towards State capital Thiruvananthapuram .
Who is the youngest collector in India?
At the age of 21, Ansar Shaikh cleared UPSC in 2016 with his first attempt and got an All-India Rank to become the youngest IAS officer in India. He is now a living inspiration to many aspirants prepping for the same examination.
Who was first lady IAS officer?
Anna Rajam Malhotra
Anna Rajam Malhotra was the first woman IAS officer of India. She was from the British time period and qualified Civil Services Exam back in 1951 to become an IAS officer from Madras Cadre.
Why is Kottayam famous?
Kottayam was the first town in India to achieve total literacy, and about four-fifth of the books published in Kerala, come from Kottayam. Sitting in the basin of Meenachil River and Vembanad lake, Kottayam is home to vast stretches of paddy fields, and massive rubber plantations and spice gardens.
Which is the capital of Kottayam?
Kottayam is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. It is located in central Kerala and is also the administrative capital of Kottayam district. Bordered by the lofty and mighty Western Ghats on the east and the Vembanad Lake and paddy fields of Kuttanad on the west, Kottayam is a land of unique characteristics.
What is Kottayam called?
Akshara Nagari
Kottayam is also called as “Akshara Nagari” which means the “city of letters” considering its contribution to print media and literature. Kottayam Town is the first town in India to have achieved 100% literacy (a remarkable feat achieved as early as in 1989).
How many collectors are there in Kerala?
With Dr Renu Raj set to take charge of Alappuzha, Kerala now has 10 district collectors – all women – a rare feat in a country that has seen less representation of women as compared to men in politics, civil services, defence and several other key fields.
