Bharat Lal Meena’s journey as an IAS officer in the Karnataka cadre is marked by unwavering dedication and a strong determination to empower every underprivileged individual in India to unlock their full potential.
The current head of BEST IU Anantapur, a private state university in Andhra Pradesh, is overseeing its operations, which were established with the backing of academic promoters.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Bharat Lal Meena was born in India, and Originating from the small village of Sundari in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, there is limited information available about his family members, zodiac sign, hobbies, caste, religion, and birthdate .
EDUCATION
Bharat Lal Meena earned his BA degree from Government College, Karauli, and later pursued an MA in Rural Development at the University of East Anglia.
CAREER
With over two decades of experience in administrative services, he has consistently introduced innovative reforms throughout his career. Initially serving in various districts, he has now undertaken the task of revitalizing public utilities and providing relief to his core constituents – the people.
The Karnataka power sector is currently witnessing substantial transformations. Achieving such remarkable changes and ensuring their success necessitates strong leadership and discipline. Transformations of this scale require visionary leaders capable of managing change and inspiring employees at all levels to collaborate towards the shared objective of ensuring the success of power sector reforms. Bharat Lal Meena, the Managing Director of Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Ltd and Chairman of all ESCOMS (Power distribution companies in the state), exemplifies such visionary leadership and is a valuable asset to Karnataka’s power sector.
Bharat Lal Meena embarked on a journey to instigate positive transformations in administration, with a primary focus on making government services accessible to ordinary citizens at their doorsteps. This mission has proven highly successful. By empathizing with the common people and targeting those for whom policies are designed and decisions need to be made, he has ensured that his decisions remain firmly rooted in the realities of everyday life.
In 1980, he commenced his career as a clerk at the Reserve Bank of India. Four years later, he successfully passed the civil services exam.
Upon his assignment to Karnataka, one of his initial endeavors was to master the Kannada language to gain a better understanding of his work environment. Meena’s service in Karnataka spanned various districts, with a notable 14-year tenure as the deputy commissioner of Mangalore. In 1999, he initiated the ‘Apna Desh’ mission, a self-help movement that encouraged individuals to assume leadership roles in their villages, becoming their own primary motivators.
Regarding ‘Apna Desh,’ Meena once stated, “When the responsibility for maintaining cleanliness or conserving energy lies with the local population, people take pride in themselves as the principal stakeholders. In such situations, they are also less likely to be critical of the government.” He implemented the ‘Apna Desh’ approach wherever he served, including in Belgaum, Uttara Kannada, Karwar, and Shimoga districts.
During his brief tenure as the commissioner of BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike) for 43 days in January-February 2009, when his predecessor Subramanya was on leave, he took decisive action by suspending two engineers due to inefficiency. This move sent a clear message to the entire officialdom of the city’s civic body.
