Smt. Hari Chandana Dasari, IAS (2010 Batch, Telangana Cadre)
A passionate environmentalist with an economics background, Smt. Hari Chandana Dasari seamlessly blends corporate insight with grassroots administration. She graduated with a Bachelor’s in Economics, Political Science & Public Administration from St. Ann’s College, Hyderabad, followed by an MA in Political Science from the University of Hyderabad, and an MSc in Environmental Economics from the London School of Economics (LSE).
Early in her professional journey, she held high-profile roles in London-based MNCs—notably the World Bank and BP Shell. However, driven by a deep sense of purpose and the desire to contribute locally, she relinquished these lucrative positions to join the civil services.
Currently serving as Collector of Hyderabad District (appointed June 2025), her career has been defined by innovation, empathy, and environmental stewardship.
Signature Initiatives That Sparked Her Popularity:
- Plastic-to-Path Tiles & Upcycled Infrastructure: As Zonal Commissioner in GHMC, she spearheaded recycling millions of tonnes of plastic into paver tiles and repurposed old tyres and oil drums into public furniture across 120+ parks.
- India’s First Pet Park: Founded a unique pet-friendly park, converting erstwhile dumps into green, functional public spaces.
- ‘She Toilets’ & Mobile Sanitation Solutions: Launched gender-sensitive sanitation projects including mobile bus toilets and “She Toilets” across Narayanpet—ensuring dignity and convenience for women in public spaces.
- COVID Response & Women Empowerment: During the pandemic, she mobilized 4,000+ women in Narayanpet to produce masks, Ayurvedic masks, and food items—earning ₹50 lakhs in profits and securing the British Council’s Social Impact Award (2021).
- ‘Aarunya’ – Artisan E-Commerce: Connected rural artisans with urban markets via an online platform, significantly increasing earnings for women in marginalized communities
- Telemedicine (“T-Consult”): Launched video-based healthcare services, breaking down accessibility barriers and making quality medical consultations available to remote populations .
- Lake Rejuvenation & Cultural Spaces: Revitalized Durgam Cheruvu through desilting and ecological cleanup, and launched Panchatantra-themed parks, libraries, and playgrounds to foster youth development .
- Smart Town & Village Development: Pioneered models for scalable, sustainable urban and rural transformation in her postings as Collector of Narayanpet and Nalgonda.
With a rare blend of corporate finesse, environmental activism, and heartfelt governance, Smt. Hari Chandana Dasari has emerged as a visionary leader and an inspiring eco-bureaucrat—turning public administration into a force for green, inclusive change.