Deputy Permanent Secretary (Ag.)
Ms. Savitri Balkaran joined the MYDNS family as Deputy Permanent Secretary (DPS) on Monday 02nd October, 2023. As a two-time recipient of Awards by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, her expertise in the Public Service spans over 21 years. In 1997, she received a Special Additional National Scholarship, followed by a Social Services Award/Scholarship in 2012.
DPS Balkaran’s career began in December 2001 at the Ministry of Public Administration where she acted as Deputy Permanent Secretary. After serving for 18 years, she joined the Ministry of Communications for a short time before being appointed at the Ministry of Public Utilities where she also acted as DPS.
DPS Balkaran is a proud holder of a Masters Degree in Social Policy from the University of York, UK, and an alumni of the University of the West Indies with a B.Sc. in Management Studies (Special). She enjoys travelling and going to the beach in her leisure time.
The Ministry of Youth Development and National Service warmly welcomes DPS Balkaran. We wish our new DPS every success as she joins us in advancing the Youth Development Agenda and promoting National Service across Trinidad and Tobago.
