Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India
Civil Service
Timeline
11 Sept 19 - Current
Jurisdiction
India
Prime Minister's Office
Current offices
1
Service
IAS · 1972 batch
Primary jurisdiction
Prime Minister's Office
Updated 2026-04-28
General Info
Public OfficialMaleCivil ServicePrime Minister's OfficePh.D.
- Born
- 11 August 1948Sambalpur
- Service
- IAS · 1972 batchIndian Administrative Service · Gujarat cadre
Domains
AgricultureDisaster managementPower sectorInfrastructure financingRegulatory issuesPublic administration
Education
Ph.D. · Economics/Development Studies
Doctorate
University of Sussex
--
M.A. · Economics
Post Graduate
Delhi School of Economics
First class.
--
M.A. · Development Economics
Post Graduate
University of Sussex
--
B.A. (Hons.) · Economics
Graduate
G.M. College, Sambalpur University
First class, with distinction in other subjects.
1970
Current Roles
1 active
Current
Office History
Most recent first
Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India
Civil Service
Timeline
11 Sept 19 - Current
Jurisdiction
India
Prime Minister's Office
Additional Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India
Civil Service
Credited by the PMO with work on senior appointments and human-resource management during 2014-19.
Timeline
2014 - 2019
Jurisdiction
India
Prime Minister's Office
Chairman, Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission
Civil Service
Timeline
2008 - 2013
Jurisdiction
Secretary, Agriculture and Cooperation, Government of India
Civil Service
PMO profile says he was involved in national initiatives including RKVY and the National Food Security Mission.
Timeline
2006 - 2008
Jurisdiction
India
Union Government
Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Gujarat
Civil Service
Timeline
2001 - 2004
Jurisdiction
Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue, Government of Gujarat
Civil Service
Timeline
Not listed
Jurisdiction
Additional Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development
Civil Service
Timeline
Not listed
Jurisdiction
India
Union Government
District Magistrate and Collector, Banaskantha
Civil Service
Timeline
Not listed
Jurisdiction
District Magistrate and Collector, Mehsana
Civil Service
Timeline
Not listed
Jurisdiction
Member Secretary, National Capital Region Planning Board
Civil Service
Timeline
Not listed
Jurisdiction
India
National Capital Region Planning Board
Principal Secretary, Agriculture and Cooperation, Government of Gujarat
Civil Service
Timeline
Not listed
Jurisdiction
Special Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs
Civil Service
Timeline
Not listed
Jurisdiction
India
Union Government
| Office | Timeline | Jurisdiction | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India Civil Service | 11 Sept 19 - Current | India Prime Minister's Office | Current |
Additional Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India Civil Service Credited by the PMO with work on senior appointments and human-resource management during 2014-19. | 2014 - 2019 | India Prime Minister's Office | Former |
Chairman, Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission Civil Service | 2008 - 2013 | Gujarat | Former |
Secretary, Agriculture and Cooperation, Government of India Civil Service PMO profile says he was involved in national initiatives including RKVY and the National Food Security Mission. | 2006 - 2008 | India Union Government | Former |
Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Gujarat Civil Service | 2001 - 2004 | Gujarat | Former |
Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue, Government of Gujarat Civil Service | Not listed | Gujarat | |
Additional Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development Civil Service | Not listed | India Union Government | |
District Magistrate and Collector, Banaskantha Civil Service | Not listed | Gujarat | |
District Magistrate and Collector, Mehsana Civil Service | Not listed | Gujarat | |
Member Secretary, National Capital Region Planning Board Civil Service | Not listed | India National Capital Region Planning Board | |
Principal Secretary, Agriculture and Cooperation, Government of Gujarat Civil Service | Not listed | Gujarat | |
Special Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs Civil Service | Not listed | India Union Government |
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