Wed Jun 25 15:07:30 UTC 2025: ## Tirunelveli Welcomes First Woman Corporation Commissioner, Monika Rana
**Tirunelveli, June 25, 2025 -** Monika Rana, a 2018 batch IAS officer, took office as the Commissioner of the Tirunelveli Corporation on Wednesday. This marks the first time a woman civil servant has held this position in Tirunelveli. Rana, originally from Dehradun, Uttarakhand, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as Assistant Collector (Training) in Salem and Sub-Collector in The Nilgiris.
Her tenure in The Nilgiris is particularly noteworthy, with residents remembering her dedicated service during the COVID-19 outbreak and her commitment to the implementation of special programs. More recently, she served as Additional Collector (Development) for the District Rural Development Agency in Madurai.
Rana, an alumna of Madras Medical College, was greeted by outgoing Commissioner N.O. Sukhaputra (who has been posted as District Collector, Virudhunagar), Mayor G. Ramakrishnan, Palayamkottai MLA M. Abdul Wahab, Deputy Mayor K.R. Raju, city councillors, and other senior officials upon her arrival.
“I will strive hard to strengthen the basic infrastructure within the Corporation limits,” stated Rana upon assuming office.
The Hindu wishes Ms. Rana success in her new role and looks forward to covering her efforts in serving the community of Tirunelveli.
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