Smt. Hari Chandana Dasari, IAS, District Collector, Hyderabad

Smt. Hari Chandana Dasari is a dynamic IAS officer known for her innovative, people-centric, and environmentally driven governance. With a strong academic foundation in economics and public policy, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Political Science, and Public Administration from St. Ann’s College, Hyderabad, an MA in Political Science from the University of Hyderabad, and an MSc in Environmental Economics from the London School of Economics (LSE).

Before joining the civil services, she gained valuable experience in international organizations, including the World Bank and BP Shell in London. Choosing public service over a high-profile corporate career, she returned to India to contribute directly to grassroots transformation.

Currently serving as the Collector of Hyderabad District (appointed June 2025), she has built a reputation for pioneering initiatives rooted in sustainability, innovation, and compassion.

Key Contributions & Impactful Initiatives

Plastic-to-Path Tiles & Upcycled Public Assets
As Zonal Commissioner, GHMC, she led large-scale recycling efforts—transforming millions of tonnes of plastic into paver tiles and converting discarded tyres and oil drums into functional public furniture across more than 120 parks.

India’s First Pet Park
She established the country’s first dedicated pet park, reviving a former dumping ground into an engaging, eco-friendly community space.

Women-Friendly Sanitation: ‘She Toilets’ & Mobile Toilets
In Narayanpet, she introduced “She Toilets” and mobile bus-based toilet facilities, ensuring safe and dignified sanitation access for women.

COVID-19 Response & Women’s Livelihoods
During the pandemic, she mobilized over 4,000 women to produce masks, Ayurvedic wellness products, and food items—generating ₹50 lakhs in income and earning the British Council’s Social Impact Award (2021).

‘Aarunya’ – Empowering Rural Artisans
She launched an e-commerce platform connecting rural artisans with urban buyers, significantly enhancing income opportunities for women from marginalized communities.

Telemedicine Revolution: T-Consult
By introducing video-based teleconsultation services, she improved healthcare accessibility for remote and underserved populations.

Lake Rejuvenation & Cultural Development
She oversaw the ecological restoration of Durgam Cheruvu, along with the creation of Panchatantra-themed parks, libraries, and play areas to support youth and community development.

Smart Village & Town Models
As Collector of Narayanpet and Nalgonda, she championed scalable models of sustainable urban and rural development, integrating technology with community participation.

Blending corporate expertise with grassroots empathy, and environmental advocacy with administrative excellence, Smt. Hari Chandana Dasari stands out as an inspiring eco-bureaucrat—redefining governance as a catalyst for sustainable and inclusive development.