V. Venu
Indian civil servant
About V. Venu
Born 1964.
Early life and education Venu grew up in Kozhikode, Kerala, and studied there before completing an MBBS from Government Medical College, Kozhikode.
Home and vigilance In 2022, Venu was appointed Home Secretary (Home and Vigilance), with additional charge of the Environment Department.
Rebuild Kerala Initiative Following the 2018 Kerala floods, Venu was the CEO of Rebuild Kerala Initiative (RKI), associated with the state's reconstruction and resilience planning after the floods.
Post-retirement In September 2024, Venu was appointed chairperson of the board of trustees of the Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF).
In May 2025, he assumed the role of director and curator of the Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters (MBIFL) 2026.
Personal life Venu is married to Sarada Muraleedharan, also a 1990-batch IAS officer, who succeeded him as Chief Secretary of Kerala in 2024. The couple have two children.
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Indian civil servant
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V. Venu was born on 20 August 1964.
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