India's 10 Most Powerful Central Bureaucrats

Rajiv Mehrishi:

Finance Secretary/ Economic Affairs Secretary

Rajiv Mehrishi’s appointment to the post of Finance Secretary, replacing Arvind Mayaram sent minor ripples to the bureaucratic circles. Rajiv Mehrishi served as the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan Government till this appointment under the then Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje. He is known for introducing some of the most radical labor reforms along with Vasundhara Raje. He has also served the centre in Overseas Indian Affairs ministry. All his assignments dealt with departments relating to economics.

Amitabh Kant:

Secretary, Dept. of Industrial Policy & Promotion

The man who is known for ‘branding’ India by giving the word ‘Incredible India’. Amitabh Kant known for his intense urbanization campaigns now spearheads the Prime Minister’s flagship program—Make in India. He believes that urbanization is the defining future of India. He is one of the valuable pawns pitched by Modi.

L C Goyal:

Union Home Secretary

The post of Union Home secretary is just as vital as the Minister of Home Affairs. This 1979 Kerala Cadre IAS Officer had earlier served as the Joint Secretary for internal security from 2002-2007. His experience in Home Affairs elevated him to position of Union Home Secretary.

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