Senior IAS officer Jayesh Ranjan assumes charge as Telangana's Investment Cell and SPEED CEO
Mr. Ranjan headed the State Information Technology (IT) and Industries department for nearly a decade. He was part of State's official delegations which visited various countries to attract investments. His last visit abroad as Special Chief Secretary of the two departments was to Japan a few days ago, along with the Chief Minister. The senior officer was transferred and given the new postings on Sunday (April 27, 2025).
The immediate major task on the hands of the Tourism department is conducting the Miss World 2025 beauty pageant. The international event is scheduled to begin from May 10, 2025. Mr. Jayesh was one of the officials who attended the meeting chaired by the Chief Minister on preparations for the event.
Along with him, E.V. Narasimha Reddy, also met the Chief Minister after taking charge as Additional CEO, Industry & Investment Cell and SPEED.
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