C. Sylendra Babu

C. Sylendra Babu (born 5 June 1962) is an Indian Police Service Officer of the 1987 batch belonging to the Tamil Nadu cadre. He is serving as the Director General of Police of the Railways (GRP), Tamil Nadu and Holding additional charge of Director, Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services. He holds a PhD in Criminology from the University of Madras.

DGP

Dr. C. Sylendra Babu

IPS
Born (1962-06-05) 5 June 1962
Kuzhithurai, Kanyakumari District,
Tamil Nadu, India
Alma mater
Police career
DepartmentIndian Police Service
Rank Director General of Police
Awards
  • President's medal for devotion to duty
  • Prime Minister's medal for life saving
  • Chief Minister's medal for gallantry
  • Chief Minister's medal for devotion to duty
  • TN Special Task Force Police Medal for gallantry, bravery and heroic action
  • President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service
  • Chief Minister's medal for excellence in public service
Websitewww.sylendrababu.com

Early life and education

Babu was born in the town of Kuzhithura, Princely state of Travancore (now Kanniyakumari District), Tamil Nadu. He attended the Govt Higher Secondary School, Kuzhithurai, Kanyakumari District. He has BSc (Agri) degree[1] from the Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai and majored in agriculture from the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.[2] Later, he obtained BGL and MA degrees in Population Studies from the Annamalai University and was awarded a PhD for his thesis on "missing children" by the University of Madras.[1] In 2013, he obtained a Master of Business Administration degree in Human Resources.[3][4]

Personal life

Babu is known to follow a strict training regimen and has written a Tamil book on Physical fitness.[5] He has actively participated and supported various sport activities such as swimming, athletics, shooting and cycling. During the course of his police training, he was awarded the RD Singh Cup for Swimming at the National Police Academy, Hyderabad. In December, 2004 he represented India for the 100 metres event in the Asian Masters Athletic Championships, Bangkok. He has also participated in several 10k runs such as the Chennai Marathon[6] and the Coimbatore Marathon.[7] He led a contingent of 26 marine commandos for the Half Marathon event in the 2014 Auroville Marathon.[8]

On 8 February 2013, Babu organised and participated in an 890 km cycle rally from Chennai to Kanyakumari along with the members of Coastal Security Group and Indian Coast Guard. The rally was over a period of 10 days and aimed at creating awareness about the functioning of Coastal police and the Coast Guard among coastal residents.[9] Being an ardent shooter, he has also participated in various police and civilian shooting competitions.[10]

Police career

Babu joined the Indian Police Service (IPS) as a member of the 1987 batch. He was trained at the National Police Academy, Hyderabad. He has served as the Assistant Superintendent of Police, in Dharmapuri, Gobichettipalayam, Salem and Dindigul and as the Superintendent of Police, in Chengalpattu, Sivagangai, Cuddalore and Kancheepuram districts and as the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Adayar-Chennai. He has also served as the Deputy Inspector-General of Police of Viluppuram Range and as the Joint Commissioner of Police, Chennai. Later, he became the DIG of Police, Tiruchirapalli before becoming the Chief Vigilance Officer in Karur, served as Commissioner of Police, Coimbatore prior to becoming Inspector-General for Northern Zone, Chennai.[11]

He was promoted to the rank of Additional Director-General of Police on April 2012, ADGP of Prisons, Tamil Nadu. Later he was appointed the ADGP of coastal police and then appointed as the ADGP of railway police . In March 2019, he was promoted as the Director General of police, DGP of railway police .

During his tenure as the commissioner of Coimbatore city, he introduced computer literacy programme in various schools in association with Lead India 2020.[12] The schools are also adopted by the local police station under the programme. He has organised free karate camps for children from the poor economic section. He has also initiated karate camps in various women's colleges.[13]

Ranks held
Indian Police Service
InsigniaRankDate Acquired
Director-General of Police – DGP11 March 2019

[14]

Additional Director-General of Police – ADGP22 April 2012[15]
Inspector-General – IG2007
Deputy Inspector-General – DIG2001
Superintendent of Police – SP1992
Assistant Superintendent of Police – ASPOctober 1989

Awards and honours

Sports

Babu was manager of the Indian national athletic team in various events. He held this role for the 2002 Asian Athletics Championships – Colombo, Sri Lanka,[20] the 2003 World Championships in Athletics – Paris, France and the 2007 World Championships in Athletics – Osaka, Japan.[21] He was also appointed an observer of the Indian athletics contingent for the 2008 Summer Olympics, Beijing.

Babu was the president of the Throwball Federation of India, Tamil Nadu[22] and also the vice-president of the Tamil Nadu Athletic Association.[21] During his tenure as the president of the Coimbatore Rifle Club, from February 2010 to June 2011,[23] he took the initiative to open rifle clubs in various schools across Tamil Nadu.[24][25] and also president of budo karate akadamy chennai police team.

While serving as the ADGP coastal security group, Babu cycled from Chennai to Kanyakumari - which is approximately 700 km.[26] In 2017, as part of the Central government's Swach Bharat campaign, he went on a 32 days cycling expedition from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.[26]

Books
  • You Too Can Become an I.P.S. Officer (2008, ISBN 9788172542818)[27]
  • Neengalum IPS Adigaari Aagalam (2008)[28]
  • Boys & Girls - Be Ambitious (2009, ISBN 9788184494082)[29]
  • Principles of Success in Interview (2009, ISBN 978-8174789846)[30]
  • A Guide to Health & Happiness (2012, ISBN 9788184494730)[31]
  • Sathikka Asaippadu (2014, ISBN 9788184495478)[32]
  • Udalinai Urithi Sei (2015, ISBN 9788184492644)[33]
  • Avarkalal Mudiyum Endral Nammalum Mudiyum (2016, ISBN 9788184467741)[34]
  • Americavil 24 Naatkal[35]
  • Ungalukana 24 por vidhigal (2017, ISBN 9788174783660)[36]
  • Unakkul oru Thalaivan (2017, ISBN 9788184462739)[37]
  • Sinthiththa Velaiyil (2018, ISBN 9788193366998)[38]
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References
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  6. "A Marathon Treat in Chennai". The New Indian Express. 2 December 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
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  22. "Tamilnadu". Throwball Federation of India. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
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  24. Rozario, Rayan (28 October 2010). "Shooting, on a strong growth trajectory". The Hindu. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
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  30. "Principles of Success in Interview - Tamil Books & Entrance Exam including Bank Exams, Railway Exams, TNPSC Exam, MBA & MCA Entrance Exam". Archived from the original on 13 November 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2010.
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