India, May 1 -- Senior IAS officer N Saravana Kumar on May 1 took charge as the vice chairman of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), the agency said in a statement.

A 2000-batch IAS officer from the Bihar cadre, Kumar brings over 24 years of administrative experience spanning sectors such as communications, education, rural development, agriculture, and food and consumer protection. Prior to joining the DDA, he served as the Principal Secretary in Bihar's Department of Food and Consumer Protection, it said.

He has served as District Magistrate for nearly a decade in various districts of Bihar, including Patna, and was recognized by the state government for his contribution to disaster management during floods.

His extensive administ...