Who is Akunuri Murali IAS? Biography, Wiki, Age, Wife, Family, Salary, Contact & Career

Akunuri Murali IAS is a former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who served in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states. He is currently the convenor of Samajika Dharma Foundation (SDF), a social organization that works on education, health, farmers, and corruption issues.

He is also an ex-advisor to the government of Laos and a former collector of Jayashankar Bhupalapally district. He has a master’s degree in technology from the National Institute of Technology, Warangal.

Early Life, Birthday and Education

Akunuri Murali IAS was born in 1968 (age: 55 years, as of 2023) in Warangal, Telangana. He belongs to the Scheduled Caste community and faced discrimination and hardships in his childhood. He completed his schooling at a government school and went on to pursue his Bachelor of Engineering from Osmania University. He then obtained his Master of Technology from the National Institute of Technology, Warangal. He also holds a diploma in Public Administration from the Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi.

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A distinguished career in civil service

Murali joined the IAS in 2006 and was allotted to the Telangana cadre. He held various posts such as joint collector of Ranga Reddy district, collector of Jayashankar Bhupalapally district, commissioner of archives and research centre, and director of tribal welfare. He was known for his innovative and people-centric initiatives in the areas of education, health, agriculture, and governance. He was also associated with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as a consultant.

Some of his notable achievements as an IAS officer are:

• Akunuri Murali IAS improved the infrastructure and quality of education in the government schools in Jayashankar Bhupalapally district. He also involved the community and parents in the management of the schools. He said that education was a subject close to his heart and he wanted to provide international standards of education to all the students.
• He took his daughter to a government hospital in Mulug for her delivery, setting an example for the public to trust the public health system. He also focused on improving the medical facilities and services in the district.
• He implemented the Rythu Bandhu scheme, which provides financial assistance to the farmers, efficiently and transparently. He also promoted organic farming and natural farming among the farmers.
• He exposed and acted against the corruption and irregularities in the sand mining, liquor, and land dealings in the district. He also ensured the implementation of the welfare schemes and programs of the government.

Height, Weight

• Height: 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
• Weight: 62 kg (137 lbs)
• Eye color: Black
• Body measurements: Not Known
• Skin color: Brown
• Hair color: Black

A controversial resignation from service

Akunuri Murali IAS resigned from the IAS in July 2019, citing dissatisfaction over the utilization of his services. He said that he had no work to do in his last posting as the commissioner of the archives and research center, which was not meant for an IAS officer. He also said that he felt discriminated and alienated for being an officer belonging to the Scheduled Castes.

Murali’s resignation came after he made some comments against the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme, a flagship project of the Telangana government. He said that the money spent on the project could have been better used for the development of the government schools in the state. He also said that except for Kerala and Delhi, nobody in the country prioritized education.

Akunuri Murali IAS comments sparked a controversy and the government viewed them as disparaging remarks. He was then shifted to a non-focal post, which was seen as a subtle punitive measure.

Murali was not the only IAS officer who felt ignored and sidelined by the Telangana government. In October 2018, some IAS officers belonging to SC, ST, BC, and minority communities, who were also natives of Telangana, formed the Telangana Native IAS Officers Association to highlight their grievances. They complained that the government did not make optimal use of their potential and gave them insignificant posts.

Spouse

According to the reports Akunuri Murali IAS officer’s wife is not a public figure and her name and details are not available. However, it is known that he and his wife have a daughter who was born in a government hospital in Mulug when Murali was the collector of Jayashankar Bhupalapally district. 

Akunuri Murali IAS had set an example for the public by choosing a government hospital for his daughter’s delivery and by improving the medical facilities and services in the district. Murali and his wife are also proud parents of a son who was born in 2019. Murali and his wife are both passionate about education and social justice and support each other in their endeavors.

A new role as a social activist and leader

Akunuri Murali’s IAS resignation was accepted by the government in September 2019 and he was relieved from service. He then joined the Andhra Pradesh government as an advisor (infrastructure) with the school education department. He said that he was happy to work on his passion for improving the education system in the state. He also said that he had plans to install proper infrastructure for 15,000 schools in the first phase. He said that he would use the concept of ‘Building as a Learning Aid’ to make the school buildings child-friendly and conducive to learning.

However, Murali did not continue in his advisory role for long. He quit the Andhra Pradesh government in February 2020 and decided to enter politics. He said that he wanted to serve the people more largely and fight for their rights and justice. He said that he was inspired by the ideals of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, and Periyar E.V. Ramasamy.

Akunuri Murali IAS formed a social organization called Samajika Dharma Foundation (SDF) in March 2020. He said that the organization aimed to work on the issues of education, health, farmers, and corruption. He said that the organization would also strive to create awareness and mobilize the people for social justice and equality. He said that the organization was not affiliated to any political party, but would support any party that works for the welfare of the people.

Murali also became an ex-advisor to the government of Laos, a Southeast Asian country. He said that he was invited by the Laos government to share his expertise and experience in the fields of education, health, and governance. He said that he was happy to contribute to the development of Laos, which was a friendly and peaceful country.

A visionary and a role model

Akunuri Murali IAS is a visionary and a role model for many people, especially the youth and the marginalized sections of society. He has shown his commitment and dedication to the public service and the social cause. He has also demonstrated his courage and integrity to stand up for his principles and values. He has earned the respect and admiration of the people for his achievements and initiatives. He has also faced challenges and difficulties with dignity and grace.

Murali is a person who believes in action and not in words. He is a person who follows his passion and not the crowd. He is a person who makes a difference and not a noise.

Salary

According to the reports, Akunuri Murali IAS was a senior IAS officer who joined the service in 2006. The salary of an IAS officer depends on various factors such as the pay scale, the grade pay, the basic pay, the allowances, and the deductions. As per the 7th Pay Commission, the pay scale of an IAS officer ranges from Rs 56,100 to Rs 2,50,000 per month. The grade pay is the amount added to the basic pay based on the seniority and the level of the officer.

The basic pay is the sum of the pay scale and the grade pay. The allowances are the additional benefits given to the officer such as house rent allowance, dearness allowance, travel allowance, etc. The deductions are the amount subtracted from the gross salary for various purposes such as income tax, provident fund, etc.

Based on these factors, the approximate salary of an IAS officer who joined the service in 2006 would be around Rs 1,00,000 to Rs 1,50,000 per month. However, this is only an estimate and the actual salary may vary depending on the individual officer’s posting, performance, and other criteria.

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