R. N. Ravi (Indian Retired Civil Servant (IPS Officer)) Age, Biogra.

Quick Info

Profession	Retired Civil Servant (IPS Officer)
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	03/04/1952
Age	74 years
Birthplace	Patna, Bihar

Latest News about R. N. Ravi

05/03/2026

R. N. Ravi, the former Governor of Tamil Nadu, was transferred and appointed as the new Governor of West Bengal on March 5, 2026, following the sudden resignation of incumbent C. V. Ananda Bose ahead of the 2026 state assembly elections. The move is part of a broader reshuffle of governors across nine states and union territories, with Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar taking additional charge of Tamil Nadu. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the Centre for not consulting her prior to the appointment, calling it a violation of constitutional convention on governor consultations.

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Bio/Wiki

Full name	Ravindera Narayan Ravi

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 7"
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Salt & Pepper (dyed black)

Educational Qualification(s)

Post-Graduation in Physics	1974

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Wife/Spouse	Lakshmi Ravi
Children	Rahul Ravi Shefali Ravi, Shamika Ravi (economist)

Career

Service	Indian Police Service (IPS)
Batch	1976
Cadre	Kerala
Retirement Date	2012
Governor of Nagaland	01/08/2019 - 16/09/2021
Governor of Meghalaya	18/12/2019 - 26/01/2020 (additional charge)
Governor of Tamil Nadu	18/09/2021 - March 2026
Governor of West Bengal	March 2026 onwards

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. R. N. Ravi is a former IPS Officer from the 1976 Kerala cadre. He served as the Governor of Nagaland, Tamil Nadu, and held an additional charge as the Governor of Meghalaya.
2. R. N. Ravi was raised in Patna, Bihar, in a middle-class family.
3. He worked as a journalist in New Delhi before becoming an IPS Officer in 1976 after clearing the civil service exams.
4. Ravi received his IPS training at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Telangana.
5. Throughout his service, Ravi worked in Kerala and Jammu & Kashmir and led anti-corruption campaigns with the CBI.
6. Ravi has vast experience in dealing with insurgencies, violence, and Maoist areas in India, particularly the Northeast.
7. Before retiring in 2012, he served as the director of the Intelligence Bureau and later as the Chairman of the Joint Intelligence Committee.
8. Ravi led the Naga peace talks and focused on resolving conflicts in areas affected by ethnic insurgencies.
9. He played a significant role in India's international cooperation in counter-terrorism.
10. R. N. Ravi became the Deputy National Security Advisor of India in 2018.
11. In 2019, he was appointed as the Governor of Nagaland and later took on an additional charge as the Governor of Meghalaya.
12. Ravi resigned in 2021 amid disputes related to the Naga peace talks and became the Governor of Tamil Nadu in September 2021.
13. His tenure in Nagaland was marked by controversy with journalists, and his actions in Tamil Nadu faced criticism from political analysts.
14. Ravi rejected numerous bills in Tamil Nadu but passed around 21 pending bills in May 2022.
15. In January 2023, he walked out of the Tamil Nadu Assembly following a disagreement during proceedings.
16. R. N. Ravi is currently serving as the Chancellor of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu.
17. R. N. Ravi served as the Governor of Tamil Nadu from September 2021 until his transfer in March 2026.
18. On 05/03/2026, R. N. Ravi was appointed as the Governor of West Bengal following the resignation of incumbent C. V. Ananda Bose, ahead of the 2026 state assembly elections.

R. N. Ravi Retired Civil Servant (IPS Officer) Indian Patna, Bihar