Manjunath Bhajantri Age, Height, Family, Career, Net Worth, Lifestyle & Facts

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Profession: Civil Servant (IAS Officer)

Date of Birth: 5 June 1979 (Tuesday)

Age (as of 2024): 45 Years

Birthplace: Belgaum, Karnataka

Zodiac sign: Gemini

Nationality: Indian

Hometown: Belgaum, Karnataka

Age: 45 Years

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EDUCATION

School: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Belgaum

College/University: IIT Bombay

Educational Qualification: B. Tech. (CSE)

PHYSICAL STATISTICS

Height (approx.): 5′ 6″ (168 cm)

Eye Colour: Black

Hair Colour: Black

FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS

Marital Status: Married

Wife/Spouse: Jyothi Yelevala

Children: Daughters – 2

Parents: Father – Hanamantappa

Siblings: He has five siblings.

Wife: Jyothi Yelevala

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Award: Excellence in Governance Award (2023)

OTHER INFORMATION

Service: Indian Administrative Service (IAS)

Batch: 2011

Cadre: Jharkhand

Major Designations: • 4-5-2012 to 23-7-2012: Assistant Collector and A D M, Gumla • 23-7-2012 to 4-11-2018: Assistant Collector and A D M, Ranchi • 23-7-2012 to 30-8-2013: Assistant Collector and Assistant Magistrate (Personnel, Administrative Reforms & Rajbhasha Department), Gumla • 31-8-2013 to 27-8-2014: SDO/SDM (Personnel, Administrative Reforms and Rajbhasha Department), Seraikela Kharaswan • 26-8-2014 to 14-2-2015: District Dev Commissioner (Personnel, Administrative Reforms & Rajbhasha Department), Khunti • 13-2-2015 to 1-4-2016: District Magistrate-cum-Deputy Commissioner (Personnel, Administrative Reforms and Rajbhasha Department), Lohardaga • 6-2-2017: Managing Director of Energy Department • 1-4-2016 to 6-2-2017: Managing Director (Energy & Alternative Energy Power Transmission Corporation Limited), Ranchi • 6-2/2017 to 9-2-2018: District Magistrate-cum-Deputy Commissioner (Personnel, Administrative Reforms and Rajbhasha Department), Simdega • 10-2-2018 to 5-11-2018: Director Industries, Mines & Geology Department • 10-2-2018 to 5-11-2018: Managing Director, Industries & Mines Department • 5-11-2018 to 11-9-2019: Joint Secretary, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Dev and Fisheries Department • 5-11-2018: Joint Secretary, Agriculture and Animal Husbandry • 26-12-2018 to 11-9-2019: Managing Director, Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Dairy and Fisheries Department • 12-9-2019 to 5-3-2020: Personal Secretary to Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog • 6-3-2020 to 4-11-2020: Personal Secretary to Minister of State, Railways • 12-2-2024 – Till Date: Administrator, Subarnarekha Pariyojana Jamshedpur

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INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION

In the early 1980s, a humble household in Karnataka’s Sureban village was shaped by the tireless efforts of Hanamantappa Bhajantri, who gathered logs from nearby forests to sell at the local market in Belgaum district. This laborious endeavor was the sole means of sustenance for his family of eight. Despite being semi-literate, Hanamantappa and his wife faced numerous financial challenges, yet they remained steadfast in their commitment to providing their six children with a better future. They instilled in them the value of education, encouraging their children to work diligently and pursue their studies with vigor.

Among the Bhajantri siblings, Manjunath’s natural flair for mathematics emerged early on, catching the attention of his teachers by the fifth grade. This recognition paved the way for his admission to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Belgaum, where he excelled academically. His hard work culminated in an impressive achievement during his final school years, as he emerged as the class 12 board topper in Hyderabad. After completing his schooling, Manjunath faced yet another significant academic hurdle: the engineering entrance exam. Demonstrating remarkable resolve and self-discipline, he succeeded without any coaching and gained admission to the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, where he pursued a degree in computer science engineering starting in 1997.

Upon graduating from IIT Bombay, Manjunath Bhajantri chose to embark on an entrepreneurial path rather than immediately entering the job market. He sought investors and founded a start-up focused on developing innovative text-to-speech software. However, the venture faced a setback when the investor withdrew, leading to the start-up’s unfortunate closure. Subsequently, he gained experience in the corporate world, working for prominent companies like Reliance and Infosys before deciding to pivot his career once again in 2009. Inspired by a desire to serve the nation, he undertook the rigorous preparation for the UPSC civil services examination, successfully passing it in 2010 and earning a position as an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer in the Karnataka cadre.

While his father hoped he would continue his journey within the IPS, Manjunath’s ambition led him to reappear for the civil services examination in the same year. This determination paid off when he qualified for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), receiving an allocation to the Jharkhand cadre. His career flourished as he held various significant positions, including serving as the Director of Handloom, Sericulture, and Handicraft in the Government of Jharkhand. He further contributed to the Modi government’s initiatives as private secretary to the Minister of State for Railways and as the vice-chairman of NITI Aayog. In 2020, he was appointed as the deputy commissioner and district election officer (DEO) of Deoghar, Jharkhand, where he utilized his skills and experience to make a positive impact.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Manjunath Bhajantri finds solace in his hobbies, often strumming the guitar in his free time and practicing meditation to maintain balance in his life. He is also a fan of cinema, with “3 Idiots” being his favorite film, reflecting his appreciation for stories that resonate with the pursuit of knowledge and personal growth. Inspired by the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Manjunath continues to navigate his journey with ambition and dedication, embodying the values instilled in him from an early age.

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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.