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Veteran IPS Officer N Balasubramanyam, Architect of AP’s e‑Pragati, Passes Away in US
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🗓 31 Oct 2026, 02:50 PM
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Former 1994‑batch IPS officer N Balasubramanyam, who designed Andhra Pradesh’s e‑Pragati digital initiative, died while in the United States.
N Balasubramanyam, a 1994‑batch Indian Police Service officer, died in the United States earlier this week. The senior police official was widely recognised for conceiving and steering the e‑Pragati programme, a flagship digital‑governance platform launched by the Andhra Pradesh government to streamline public services.
During his tenure, Balasubramanyam oversaw the integration of multiple citizen‑centric services onto a single online portal, a move that earned praise for improving transparency and reducing bureaucratic delays. His contributions extended beyond technology, as he held several key postings in the state’s police hierarchy, where he was noted for his administrative acumen.
The news of his passing was confirmed by sources close to the family, who declined to disclose the exact cause of death. Tributes have begun to flow from former colleagues and government officials, highlighting his role in modernising Andhra Pradesh’s service delivery architecture.
Balasubramanyam’s death marks the loss of a senior civil servant whose work left a lasting imprint on the state’s digital infrastructure. The Andhra Pradesh administration is expected to issue an official statement honoring his service in the coming days.
During his tenure, Balasubramanyam oversaw the integration of multiple citizen‑centric services onto a single online portal, a move that earned praise for improving transparency and reducing bureaucratic delays. His contributions extended beyond technology, as he held several key postings in the state’s police hierarchy, where he was noted for his administrative acumen.
The news of his passing was confirmed by sources close to the family, who declined to disclose the exact cause of death. Tributes have begun to flow from former colleagues and government officials, highlighting his role in modernising Andhra Pradesh’s service delivery architecture.
Balasubramanyam’s death marks the loss of a senior civil servant whose work left a lasting imprint on the state’s digital infrastructure. The Andhra Pradesh administration is expected to issue an official statement honoring his service in the coming days.