Thu Nov 14 13:35:36 UTC 2024: ## Indian-American Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy Appointed to Head US Government Efficiency Department

**Palakkad, Kerala:** The village of Vadakkanchery in Palakkad district is buzzing with pride after Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy was appointed to head the US Department of Efficiency by former President Donald Trump. Ramaswamy’s family hails from Vadakkanchery, and his appointment has sparked immense joy and pride amongst his relatives and the local community.

Ramaswamy, a 38-year-old Yale graduate, is a successful businessman and author. He is the founder of Strive Asset Management and the biopharmaceutical company Roivant Sciences. He has authored books such as “Woke, Inc.” and “Nation of Victims” and is known for his outspoken views.

Despite being born and raised in the United States, Ramaswamy has maintained close ties with his family roots in Vadakkanchery. His father, V.G. Ramaswamy, moved to Ohio over 50 years ago, but the family frequently visited the village. Ramaswamy himself has visited Vadakkanchery on several occasions and fondly remembers staying at the family home, Balavihar, and with his relative, Advocate V.M. Prasad.

Ramaswamy’s appointment to the US Department of Efficiency places him alongside other prominent figures like Elon Musk, who was also appointed to the same position. He last visited Palakkad in May 2018, spending time with relatives in Vadakkanchery and visiting the Guruvayur temple.

Advocate V.M. Prasad, a relative, shared that Ramaswamy’s grandmother, Thankam Ammal, and his own grandmother, Lakshmi Ammal, were sisters, highlighting the deep family connections that bind Ramaswamy to his ancestral home.

The news of Ramaswamy’s appointment has filled the village of Vadakkanchery with immense pride and joy. His success story is a testament to the strength of family ties and the achievements of Indian-Americans on the global stage.

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