Who is R. Swaminathan ?

(December, 04, Chennai, Sri Lanka Guardian) R.Swaminathan was born in 1932 and studied in schools in Chennai and Tiruchirapalli. He had his collegiate education in Andhra University and took his M.Sc. (Chemical Engineering) in 1952. Joined Indian Police Service in 1954. Served for nearly 33 years in central intelligence and security organizations. Retired in 1990 as Special Secretary, DG (Security), Cabinet Secretariat, Govt of India. Recipient of Police Medal for Meritorious Service (1972) and President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service (1982). He has been actively associated with a few think-tanks since his retirement from service; and has published a number of papers on different issues related to national security and international relations.

Swaminathan is currently the President & DG of the International Institute of Security and Safety Management (New Delhi); and a Trustee of the Catalyst Trust (Chennai). Await an exclusive interview with R. Swaminathan with Sri Lanka Guardian.