Sri Jayesh Ranjan

IAS

Special Chief Secretary – Special Projects (SPEED)


Government of Telangana, Hyderabad (India)


Sri Jayesh Ranjan, IAS is the Special Chief Secretary for Special Projects (SPEED) with the Government of Telangana, where he plays a pivotal role in driving high-impact, cross-sector initiatives that accelerate the state’s growth and global competitiveness. A senior Indian Administrative Service officer, he is widely regarded for his visionary leadership across technology, innovation, industry, and governance reform.


Through SPEED and related portfolios, Sri Jayesh Ranjan has been instrumental in positioning Telangana—especially Hyderabad—as a global hub for IT, life sciences, digital health, deep tech, startups, and advanced manufacturing. He actively champions public-private partnerships, innovation ecosystems, and policy frameworks that enable rapid execution, inclusive growth, and global collaboration.


A frequent speaker at national and international forums, Sri Jayesh Ranjan brings a pragmatic, outcomes-driven approach to governance, bridging policy with execution to create sustainable economic and social impact.

Major Achievements

  • Special Chief Secretary (SPEED), Government of Telangana
    Leads strategic, high-impact initiatives across the state.
  • Architect of Telangana’s Innovation & Startup Ecosystem
    Played a key role in strengthening the state’s startup and innovation landscape.
  • Advancing Emerging Technologies
    Instrumental in driving IT, life sciences, digital health, and emerging technology initiatives.
  • Champion of Public-Private Partnerships
    Promotes investor-friendly policies and collaboration between government and industry.
  • Governance Reform & Execution Excellence
    Recognized leader in administrative reform and high-performance execution.
  • Global Technology & Economic Development Contributor
    Actively participates in global dialogues on technology-led economic growth.

Key Expertise & Talking Points

  • Technology-led governance and policy innovation
  • Startup ecosystems and innovation infrastructure
  • Life sciences, digital health, and deep tech growth
  • Public-private partnerships and investment promotion
  • Building globally competitive cities and regions
  • Special projects execution and outcome-based governance
  • India’s role in the global innovation economy