Writer and motivational speaker
Irai Anbu has been a motivational speaker and hosted a show named Kalloori Kaalangal in DD Pothigai [6] in which he shared his experiences about his college life. He has written more than 167 books. [7]
V. Irai Anbu | |
|---|---|
| Chief Secretary to the Government of Tamil Nadu | |
| In office 7 May 2021 [1] –30 June 2023 [2] | |
| Chief Minister | M.K. Stalin |
| Preceded by | Rajiv Ranjan |
| Succeeded by | Shiv Das Meena |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 June 1963 Kattur,Salem District, Madras State (now Tamil Nadu),India |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Relations | V. Thiruppugazh IAS (brother) Insuvai (sister) Painkili (sister) |
| Parent(s) | Baby Saroja (mother) Venkatasalam (father) |
| Education | B.Sc Agriculture Ph.D - English Literature Ph.D - Business Administration M.A - English M.A - Labour Management M.B.A, |
| Occupation | Bureaucrat |
| Website | https://www.tn.gov.in/ |
V. Irai Anbu is a 1988 batch Indian Administrative Service officer,writer,educator,social activist,and motivational speaker. He is the former Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu Government. [3]
Irai Anbu was born at Kattur village in Salem district on 16 June 1963. Born in a middle-class family,he wanted to live a well-intentioned life since his schooldays. His father's name is Venkatachalam and his Mother's name is Saroja. He has a brother named Thiruppugazh who is also an IAS Officer. He also has two sisters namely Paingili and Insuvai. The former is a College Professor whereas,the latter is a writer and English Professor. [4]
Irai Anbu has been a motivational speaker and hosted a show named Kalloori Kaalangal in DD Pothigai [6] in which he shared his experiences about his college life. He has written more than 167 books. [7]
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