He has also been given the additional charge of Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC).
IAS Jeyaseelan, a 2014-batch IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, is known for his people-centric and innovative approach to governance.
With great enthusiasm, we welcome our new Director, Dr. V P JEYASEELAN I.A.S., and look forward to a new chapter of tourism growth, innovation, and enhanced visitor experiences under his leadership.@jeyaseelan_vp @ttdcofficial pic.twitter.com/lJ78eitxln
— Tamil Nadu Tourism (@tntourismoffcl) July 2, 2026
During his tenure as District Collector of Virudhunagar, he led several initiatives in education, healthcare, and social welfare.
This helped him earn recognition for improving public service delivery and creating a lasting impact at the grassroots level.
Before taking charge as Director of Tourism, Dr. V. P. Jeyaseelan served as Joint Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, where he was involved in urban administration and public service delivery.
His experience in governance and public administration is expected to bring fresh perspective and strategic direction to Tamil Nadu’s tourism sector.
With Tamil Nadu emerging as one of India’s leading tourism destinations, IAS Dr. V. P. Jeyaseelan’s appointment is expected to provide fresh leadership to the sector.
His tenure is expected to strengthen sustainable tourism, improve visitor experiences, enhance destination management, and support tourism-led economic growth across the state.
The tourism industry has welcomed IAS Dr. Jeyaseelan’s appointment and expressed confidence in his leadership.
Stakeholders are hopeful that his tenure will usher in a new phase of innovation, excellence, and greater global recognition for Tamil Nadu Tourism.
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