Priya Ravichandran assumed office as the Collector of Ranipet district on Monday.

Ms. Ravichandran was the first woman officer inducted into the Fire and Rescue Services in Tamil Nadu and the first from the Department to be inducted into the IAS. She had served as Sub-Collector in Virudhunagar district following which she was the Joint Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board.

The officer is also the recipient of the President’s Award for Gallantry, the President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service, and the Anna Medal for Bravery.