Shri. Arjun Pandian IAS
Arjun Pandian, a 2017 batch Kerala cadre IAS officer, hails from Elappara in Idukki district. Beyond administration, he has earned recognition in mountaineering. He was honoured as the Best Collector by the Women and Child Welfare department for 2024-25 for strengthening anganwadi infrastructure, improving service delivery, and ensuring better care for women and children
During his career in the Kerala administration, he has served in several important positions including Assistant Collector in Kannur, Sub-Collector in Ottapalam and Mananthavadi, Attappadi Nodal Officer, Development Commissioner in Idukki, Additional District Magistrate at Sabarimala, Joint Commissioner in the Revenue Department, Secretary of the State Land Board, Director of the Social Voluntary Sena, Secretary of the Kerala Housing Board, Director of the Scheduled Tribes Development Department, Staff Officer to the Chief Secretary and Labour Commissioner, and District Collector of Thrissur.