Do you know Radha Krishna Mathur was the first Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, sworn in on 31 October 2019?
Yes — he served as the inaugural LG of the Union Territory of Ladakh after its formation.
R. K. Mathur Age, Caste, Wife, Family, Biography & More
R. K. Mathur Age, Caste, Wife, Family, Biography & More
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Profession: Civil Servant
Age: 66 Years
Hometown: New Delhi
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Radha Krishna Mathur |
| Profession | Civil Servant (Retired IAS Officer) |
| Famous For | Being the first Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters**- 165 cm** in meters**- 1.65 m** in feet & inches**- 5’ 5”** |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper |
| Civil Service | |
| Service | Indian Administrative Services (IAS) |
| Batch | 1977 |
| Cadre | Tripura |
| Major Designations | • District Magistrate and Collector of West Tripura • CEO of Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council • Commissioner of Panchayats (Tripura) • Commissioner of Revenue (Tripura) • Resident Commissioner of Tripura • Principal Secretary (Rural Development) of Tripura • Principal Secretary (Agriculture) of Tripura • Principal Secretary (Finance) of Tripura • Chief Secretary of Tripura • Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Secretary of India • Development Commissioner in the Ministry of Textiles • Chief Enforcement Officer in the Ministry of Textiles • Defence Production Secretary of India • Special Secretary in Ministry of Defence • India's Defence Secretary • Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) of India |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 25 November 1953 (Wednesday) |
| Age (as in 2019) | 66 Years |
| Birthplace | Uttar Pradesh |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Signature |  |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | New Delhi |
| College/University | • IIT Kanpur • IIT Delhi • International Center for Promotion of Enterprises (ICPE), Slovenia, Europe |
| Educational Qualification(s) | • B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Kanpur • M.Tech in Industrial Engineering from IIT Delhi • MBA from the International Center for Promotion of Enterprises (ICPE), Slovenia, Europe |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Kayastha check sources Wikipedia |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 13 February 1980 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Poonam Mathur  |
| Children | Daughter: Purvi Mathur  Son: Prasun Mathur  |
| Parents | Not Known |
Some Lesser Known Facts About RK Mathur
RK Mathur is a retired IAS officer who was appointed as the first Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh on 31 October 2019.
At the beginning of his career, he was appointed as the District Collector of West Tripura. Eventually, he went on to serve on various key positions of the Tripura Government.
In December 2003, he was appointed as the Chief Secretary of Tripura by the Chief Minister of Tripura.
RK Mathur in office
On 1 October 2012, he was appointed as the Union Defence Production Secretary by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) for a fixed tenure of two years.
RK Mathur during his tenure as the Defence Secretary
On 18 December 2015, Mathur was appointed as the Chief Information Commissioner to head the Central Information Commission (CIC) by the ACC. He assumed office on 5 January 2016 and retired from his post and service on 24 November 2018.
RK Mathur (extreme left) after being appointed as the CIC
On 25 October 2019, he was nominated by the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind , to be the first Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.
RK Mathur with Ram Nath Kovind
On 31 October 2019, he was sworn-in as the first Lieutenant Governor of the newly formed Ladakh Union Territory.
RK Mathur taking oath as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh
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Do You Know?
Do you know Radha Krishna Mathur served as India's Defence Secretary?
Yes — he held the post of Defence Secretary of India, after earlier serving as Defence Production Secretary beginning on 1 October 2012 for a fixed two-year tenure.
Do you know Radha Krishna Mathur headed the Central Information Commission as Chief Information Commissioner?
Yes — he was appointed on 18 December 2015, assumed office on 5 January 2016, and retired on 24 November 2018.
Do you know Radha Krishna Mathur earned an MBA from the International Center for Promotion of Enterprises in Slovenia?
Yes — his MBA is from ICPE, Slovenia, Europe.
Do you know Radha Krishna Mathur was appointed Chief Secretary of Tripura in December 2003?
Yes — he was named Chief Secretary of Tripura in December 2003.