About P. K. Dave
Lived 1923 – 2006 (aged 83). P. K. Dave was a diplomat.
Education He graduated from the Institute of Science, Nagpur, and later he was selected as an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer.
Career In 1967, he was first appointed as Chief Secretary to the government of Jammu and Kashmir until 1971, and later he served as Petroleum Secretary from 1971 to 1976. From 1976 to 1977, he served as Advisor to the governor of Tamil Nadu, and also Ambassador to Brussels from 1977 to 1981. He also served as Deputy Secretary to the government of Madhya Pradesh for Planning department until he retired in 1981.
In 2004, he was awarded Lifetime Achievement award in recognition of his service to the oil industry of India.
Death Deva was suffering from a medical condition. He died on 19 September 2006 in a hospital in Delhi following his chronic condition.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was P. K. Dave?
Indian bureaucrat and civil servant (1923-2006)
When was P. K. Dave born?
P. K. Dave was born on 1 January 1923 in India.
When did P. K. Dave die?
P. K. Dave died on 19 September 2006 in Delhi.
What was P. K. Dave's occupation?
P. K. Dave was a diplomat.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: P. K. Dave (lieutenant governor)
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