Anshul Mishra, a seasoned bureaucrat with a track record in urban governance, has been appointed as the Managing Director of the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board. Prior to this role, he served as the Secretary of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA), where he was instrumental in driving transformative urban planning initiatives.

Reflecting on his tenure at CMDA, Mishra stated, “After a deeply satisfying tenure at CMDA, I am excited to take on the challenges in the affordable housing sector in Tamil Nadu. My time at CMDA was marked by innovative projects, institutional reforms, and strategic planning, and I extend my gratitude to all colleagues, urban planning professionals, and stakeholders who supported this journey.”

A 2004-batch IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, Mishra brings a wealth of experience to his new role. His career spans multiple key administrative positions, each marked by impactful governance and strategic interventions. As the Collector of Madurai district, he spearheaded initiatives that enhanced governance and citizen engagement. During his tenure as the Collector of Tiruvannamalai, he played a pivotal role in exposing organized malpractice in the SSLC public examination at a private matriculation school.

Mishra’s tenure as the Commissioner of Coimbatore Corporation coincided with the prestigious World Tamil Conference, where he led significant civic initiatives to ensure the success of the event. His expertise in financial administration was further recognized when he was appointed Private Secretary to the Union Minister of State for Finance, Jayant Sinha, in 2015. Additionally, he has held crucial roles such as Joint Commissioner (Enforcement) of Commercial Taxes in Chennai and Director of the Directorate of Town and Country Planning.