The Government of India has appointed Mohammed Y Safirulla, IAS (Kerala cadre, 2010 batch), as Director in the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Delhi under the Central Staffing Scheme for a period of five years.
Renowned for his exceptional academic credentials and forward-thinking administrative approach, Shri Safirulla brings extensive experience in governance, technology-driven reforms, and public service delivery to his new role.
An academic achiever, Shri Safirulla holds:
B.E. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering – PSG College of Technology, Bharathiar University (First with Distinction)
MBA in Finance – T.A. Pai Management Institute (First)
M.S. in Public Policy & Management – Carnegie Mellon University (Outstanding), specialising in Digital Transformation and Analytics
Master of Public Administration – Harvard Kennedy School (First)
Machine Learning Specialization – Stanford University
Since joining the IAS in 2010, he has served in diverse leadership roles including:
District Collector & Magistrate, Ernakulam – Recognised for efficient disaster management, infrastructure development, and civic engagement.
Project Director, eHealth Kerala & Director, Kerala State IT Mission – Spearheaded digital integration in healthcare and governance.
Special Commissioner & Additional Commissioner, Kerala GST Department – Strengthened fiscal management and revenue systems.
OSD (Finance – Resources) – Advanced public finance strategies.
Managing Director, Vyttila Mobility Hub Society – Enhanced urban mobility initiatives.
Special Officer, Cochin Cancer Research Centre – Supported advancements in public health research.
Shri Safirulla’s appointment is expected to further strengthen MeitY’s focus on innovation, digital transformation, and citizen-centric governance.
