Shri. N.Gopalaswami, after a remarkable academic career of M.Sc. (Gold Medallist), joined the I.A.S. in 1966 in Gujarat Cadre. After making sterling contribution in various postings in Gujarat, his enlightened steering of Gujarat Communication and Electronic Corporation saw the institution rising to great heights. During his tenure in Govt. of India, he held several important portfolios like in Dept. of Electronics and made an indelible mark in all. After his contribution in governance as Adviser in Planning Commission and Secretary General of National Human Rights Commission, he had a successful tenure of five years in the challenging post of Home secretary, Govt. of India. After becoming an Election Commissioner in 2004, he was the Chief Election Commissioner of India till 2009.A person with versatile interest and profound knowledge in several areas, his recommendation as the head of Committee on Sanskrit in India are widely admired. Deeply interested in Culture, arts and religion, he is the Chairman of Kalakshetra. He was honoured with Padma Bhushan Award by the Government.