Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Collector Adarsh Surabhi Credits Parents, Highlights Wanaparthy Development
Adarsh Surabhi is a government official who works in the town of Wanaparthy in India.
He says his parents, who were also government workers, made him want to help people.
He studied engineering at a big school called IIT Delhi and became a top government officer in 2018.
He tells young people that if they set goals and study hard, they can succeed.
He thinks the people in his town are very hardworking and that the town is growing fast.
He also says that when people ask for help, the town solves their problems quickly.
Wanaparthy district Collector Adarsh Surabhi credits his parents for inspiring his IAS career.
He studied mechanical engineering at IIT Delhi and joined the IAS in 2018 after two attempts, ranking 393 nationwide.
Surabhi emphasizes disciplined study for youth and encourages setting clear goals.
He praises the hardworking nature of Wanaparthy residents and highlights the district’s development and quick grievance redressal.
His parents, Narasamma (former Chief Commissioner of Income Tax) and Sattaiah (former Joint Collector of Revenue), were both government officials.
- Who
- Adarsh Surabhi, Wanaparthy district Collector
- What
- Interview about his background, career, and views on youth and district development
- When
- Selected for IAS in 2018; interview conducted recently
- Where
- Wanaparthy district, Telangana, India
- Why
- To serve people, inspired by parents, and promote district development
- Name
- Adarsh Surabhi
- Position
- Wanaparthy district Collector
- Education
- Mechanical Engineering, IIT Delhi
- IAS Rank
- 393
- Year of Joining IAS
- 2018
- Parents
- Narasamma (Chief Commissioner, Income Tax), Sattaiah (Joint Collector, Revenue)