C. V. Ananda Bose

Politician, Former Civil Servant

Indian Mannanam, Kottayam, Kerala

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ProfessionPolitician, Former Civil Servant
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth02/01/1951
Age75 years
BirthplaceMannanam, Kottayam, Kerala

Latest News about C. V. Ananda Bose

20/01/2026

C. V. Ananda Bose resigned from his position as the 21st Governor of West Bengal on 20 January 2026, citing ill health. His tenure began in November 2022 and included efforts to revitalize cultural institutions such as the National Museum, along with governance initiatives based on his civil service background. The resignation came weeks before the state Assembly elections and ended a major chapter in his public service career.

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Bio/Wiki

C. V. Ananda Bose is a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Kerala cadre (1977 batch) and the 21st Governor of West Bengal. He is known for his innovative governance in housing and urban development, having founded the Nirmithi Kendra which became a national model. He is also a prolific author with over 50 books published in English, Malayalam, and Hindi.
C. V. Ananda Bose is a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Kerala cadre (1977 batch) and politician who served as the 21st Governor of West Bengal from 2022 until his resignation in 2026.
He is known for innovative governance in housing and urban development, including founding the Nirmithi Kendra, which became a national model.
He is also a prolific author with more than 50 books published in English, Malayalam, and Hindi.

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6" (167 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack (semi-bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

GraduationEnglish from Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam
Post-graduationEnglish from St. Berchmans College, Changanassery
Ph.D.Housing and Environment from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Personal Life

Age (as of 2024)73 Years

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

WifeL S Lakshmi (manages her family-owned plantation)
Children
  • A Vasudev Bose (pursuing an acting course at Stella Adler acting studio in Los Angeles as of 2022)
  • Nanditha Bose (died in 2017 due to cancer)
Parents
FatherP K Vasudevan Pillai (Nair) (freedom fighter)
MotherC Padmavathy Amma (former government official)
Siblings
  • Er. C V Venugopalan Nair
  • Prof. C V Mohan Bose
  • Er. C V Sundara Bose
  • Adv. C V Sukumar Bose
  • Prof. Omana Kunjamma
  • C V Komala Bose
  • C V Indira Bose

Career

ServiceIndian Administrative Service (IAS)
Batch1977
CadreKerala
Retirement20/09/2011
Major Designation(s)
  • Assistant Collector, Kasargod (01/07/1979 - 01/06/1980)
  • Sub Collector, Kasargod (01/06/1980 - 01/10/1981)
  • Joint General Manager in Finance Department (01/10/1981 - 01/09/1982)
  • Deputy Secretary in Planning Department (01/09/1982 - 01/01/1984)
  • Deputy Secretary in Welfare Department (01/01/1984 - 01/04/1985)
  • District Collector of Kollam (01/04/1985 - 01/07/1987)
  • Managing Director (Industries) (01/07/1987 - 01/01/1988)
  • Secretary in Revenue Department (01/01/1988 - 01/07/1990)
  • Secretary to Chief Minister in General Administration Department (01/03/1991 - 01/03/1995)
  • Secretary to Chief Minister in Home Department (01/07/1991 - 01/03/1995)
  • Director of Housing & Urban Dev Department and Kerala State Nirmithi Kendra (01/03/1995 - 01/03/1999)
  • Secretary of Kerala Labour Department (01/03/1999 - 01/10/2001)
  • Chairman & Managing Director of Kerala State Transport Corporation (01/10/2001 - 05/01/2002)
  • Secretary of Administrative Reforms and General Administration (01/08/2002 - 26/09/2002)
  • Secretary of Parliamentary Affairs (26/09/2002 - 29/11/2002)
  • Secretary of Youth Affairs (29/11/2002 - 16/01/2003)
  • Secretary of SC/ST Welfare (16/01/2003 - 16/07/2003)
  • Secretary of Administrative Reforms (06/03/2003 - 16/07/2003)
  • Principal Secretary of Higher Education Department (16/07/2003 - 14/06/2004)
  • Principal Secretary of Forest & Wild Life Department of Thiruvananthapuram (17/09/2004 - 01/04/2005)
  • Joint Secretary of Atomic Energy (Mumbai City) (01/04/2005 - 12/01/2008)
  • Additional Secretary of Agriculture & Cooperation (12/01/2008 - 14/09/2009)
  • Managing Director of Agriculture & Cooperation, NAFED, New Delhi (14/09/2009 - 21/09/2010)
  • Administrator (Additional Secretary Equivalent) of Culture Affairs of National Museum (22/09/2010 - 14/01/2011)
  • Administrator (Secretary Equivalent) of Culture Affairs of National Museum (01/02/2011 - 20/09/2011)
Post-RetirementGovernor of West Bengal (23/11/2022 - 2026)

Social Media

LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-c-v-ananda-bose-ias-17a69241

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Ananda participated in various co-curricular activities during his school days.
2. In college, Bose excelled in debating and won around 100 competitions.
3. He became known as one of the best speakers at Kerala University.
4. After completing a post-graduation in English, he started working as an assistant professor.
5. He passed a banking exam and became a probationary officer at the State Bank of India.
6. Later, he became an IAS officer of the Kerala cadre in 1977.
7. He excelled in debates during his training at LBSNAA, Mussoorie.
8. As an IAS officer, he initiated innovative movements in various sectors.
9. Bose founded institutions that were replicated nationally and globally.
10. Ananda introduced the successful Gramotsava program for rural development.
11. After retiring as an IAS officer, he held important positions in public sector undertakings.
12. He also worked with the UN-Habitat Governing Council and the Habitat Alliance.
13. Ananda served as an advisor to the Meghalaya government.
14. In 2019, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.
15. He provided advice to national leaders and the Prime Minister on party strategies.
16. In 2022, Ananda was appointed as the Governor of West Bengal.
17. He is proficient in English, Hindi, and Malayalam.
18. Bose has authored numerous literary works in multiple languages.
19. He was named 'Bose' after Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, despite being a Malayali.
20. Ananda enjoys Bengali white rosogollas.
21. He is the second civil servant to become governor during Mamata Banerjee's term.
22. Ananda focuses on upholding Indian heritage post-retirement.
23. Known for his oratory skills, he has spoken at prestigious global forums.
24. He has been praised by leaders for his innovative ideas and contributions.
25. During the lockdown, he was asked for a welfare plan for migrant workers.
26. Ananda claimed attempts at snooping at his residence in 2023.
27. He expressed discomfort with the Kolkata Police contingent at Raj Bhavan.
28. As Administrator of the National Museum, he launched a 100-day programme to revamp the institution, achieving most improvements in 60 days including reopening galleries and launching outreach programmes.
29. He has authored over 350 publications and 50 books in English, Malayalam, and Hindi.
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