G Venkataraman (Indian Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	08/05/1968
Age	58 years
Birthplace	Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, India

Latest News about G Venkataraman

02/04/2026

The Election Commission of India appointed IPS officer Sandeep Rai Rathore as the new Director General of Police and Head of Police Force for Tamil Nadu. He replaced G. Venkataraman, who had been serving as the in-charge DGP since September 2025.

01/09/2025

G. Venkataraman was appointed Director General of Police for Tamil Nadu, replacing Shankar Jiwal. The appointment followed the state government's proposal and marked a major promotion in his police career.

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Bio/Wiki

User Profile	G Venkataraman is a prominent politician who has served in various capacities within the Indian Police Service. G Venkataraman is an Indian Police Service officer from the Tamil Nadu cadre who has held senior positions in the state police.

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 7"
Weight	65 Kg
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Salt & pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees	Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics Master of Arts (MA) in Public Administration Master of Management Studies in Public Policy (PGPPM)

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married

Family

Spouse	S. Lakshmidevi

Career

Overview	G Venkataraman became an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer in 1994 from the Tamil Nadu cadre. He was transferred on promotion to Additional Director General of Police, Cyber Crime Wing, Tamil Nadu Police on 27 June 2019. The Tamil Nadu Government appointed him as the new Director General of Police (DGP) on 1 September 2025, succeeding IPS Shankar Jiwal. Prior to his recent appointment, he held several key positions within the Tamil Nadu Police, including Director General of the Administrative Wing. He has also served as Superintendent of Police in Perambalur and Salem districts as well as Deputy Commissioner in Madurai city. His career includes work with the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Crime Branch-Criminal Investigation Department. G Venkataraman is known for his initiatives in implementing IT-based systems in police operations to enhance efficiency.
Awards	Police Medal for Meritorious Service (PMMS) in 2011 President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PPM) in 2024 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Medal for Best Public Service in 2024

Overview

G Venkataraman became an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer in 1994 from the Tamil Nadu cadre.
He was transferred on promotion to Additional Director General of Police, Cyber Crime Wing, Tamil Nadu Police on 27 June 2019.
The Tamil Nadu Government appointed him as the new Director General of Police (DGP) on 1 September 2025, succeeding IPS Shankar Jiwal.
Prior to his recent appointment, he held several key positions within the Tamil Nadu Police, including Director General of the Administrative Wing.
He has also served as Superintendent of Police in Perambalur and Salem districts as well as Deputy Commissioner in Madurai city.
His career includes work with the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Crime Branch-Criminal Investigation Department.
G Venkataraman is known for his initiatives in implementing IT-based systems in police operations to enhance efficiency.

Awards

Police Medal for Meritorious Service (PMMS) in 2011
President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PPM) in 2024
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Medal for Best Public Service in 2024

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Venkataraman has been instrumental in introducing paperless file movement in the DGP office.
2. He established a team of police officers specializing in information technology to support digital initiatives.
3. The Tamil Nadu Government sent a panel of names to the Union Public Service Commission for the selection of the next DGP on 30 August 2025.
4. His appointment sparked criticism from former BJP state president K. Annamalai regarding the appointment process.

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