G. Mathi Vathanan

G. Mathi Vathanan is an IAS officer of the 1994 batch of the Odisha cadre, with a postgraduate degree in mechanical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. He is leading the Housing and Urban Development Department of the Government of Odisha as its Principal Secretary. Mathi Vathanan is the architect of the Drink from Tap mission, a globally acclaimed initiative that transformed the lives of people by ensuring a 24×7 supply of drinkable tap water to everyone residing within the cities of Odisha. The DNA of success can be attributed to Mathi’s inclusive people-first approach.