R Jaya IAS has been promoted to the Chief Secretary grade in Tamil Nadu. She is a 1995-batch officer currently serving as Commissioner of the Department of Economics and Statistics, Chennai.
She is a 1995-batch IAS officer with extensive experience in economic administration and policy execution.
In her current role, Jaya has played a key part in strengthening economic planning, data governance, and statistical frameworks that support evidence-based decision-making across government departments. Her work has contributed to improving administrative efficiency and informed policy formulation in the state.
Over the course of her career, she has been associated with initiatives that reinforce transparency, institutional capacity, and data-led governance. Her leadership reflects a strong focus on aligning economic data with public policy priorities and long-term development objectives.
The elevation to Chief Secretary grade places RJaya IAS Chief Secretary among the senior-most administrative leadership in Tamil Nadu. The promotion underscores the state government’s emphasis on recognising experienced officers who contribute to strategic governance and effective public administration.
