Sharanya Ari assumes office as Virudhunagar Collector

Sharanya Ari on Monday (September 14, 2026) assumed office as Virudhunagar Collector. She has replaced N.O. Sukhaputra, who has been posted as Executive Director of Chennai Metro Water and Sewerage Board.

A 2016-batch Indian Adminsitrative Officer, Ms. Ari was previously serving as the District Collector of Perambalur.

Speaking to journalists, Ms. Ari, the 26^th Collector of the district, said she would give importance for conservation of waterbodies and renovation of rainwater harvesting structures in the district. She stressed that these efforts would be made into a public movement to ensure long-term sustainability.

Steps would be taken to ensure that all the benefits of various welfare schemes meant for farmers reached every farmer.

Ms. Ari a also said the district administration would strive to provide a safe working environment for the fireworks workers in coordination with all departments. Safety procedures and rules meant for the development of various industries like fireworks, matches, printing and handlooms would be implemented scrupulously, she added.

The Collector said focus would be given to health and nutrition of pregnant women, adolescent girls and children along with physical and mental health of the elderly people.

Equal importance would be given to generate employment opportunities for the youth. The Collector said all-out efforts would be taken to prevent school dropouts and to increase the pass percentage to make Virudhunagar a leading district in school education.

People can contact Ms. Ari over her official mobile number 9444184000 to air their grievances for quick redressal.