Arjun Pandian took charge as the 25th District Collector of Kasaragod on Tuesday morning (March 3). He took over from the outgoing Collector K. Inbasekar at the civil station at 10 am
A 2017 batch Kerala cadre IAS officer, Mr. Pandian was serving as the District Collector of Thrissur before his new posting. He previously held key positions, including chief secretary’s staff director and labor commissioner.
On taking office, Mr Pandian said he was taking on “great happiness and high expectations”. Describing Kasaragod as a district with huge potential, he said that efforts would begin immediately to ensure smooth conduct of the upcoming elections. He added that development initiatives will continue to consult with officials, elected representatives and the public, which will ensure collective participation.
He said that the affection and cooperation extended by the people of Thrissur has boosted his confidence and that the experience he gained there will energize him in his new role. Appealing for the support of all sections in Kasaragod, he said he was trying to serve every district as if it were his own.
A native of Elappara in Idukki, Mr. Pandian holds a B.Tech degree in Electrical Engineering from TKM College of Engineering, Kollam. He is the son of Pandian and Usha Kumari. His wife, Dr. Ana, she is a doctor.
Published – March 3, 2026 9:24 PM IST
