Shaktikanta Das appointed Principal Secretary to PM Modi
What's the story
Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been appointed as Principal Secretary 2 to Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India. His term will be co-terminus with that of the Prime Minister or until further orders are issued. This was confirmed by an Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) order today.
Team expansion
Das to serve alongside Dr. PK Mishra
Das will be serving in his new role along with Dr. PK Mishra, who is the Principal Secretary 1 to the Prime Minister. The expansion of the team shows the government is making a strategic move to strengthen its administrative capabilities at the highest level. The appointment marks another significant milestone in Das's illustrious career, spanning several decades and key positions in India's financial sector.
Professional journey
A look at Das's career trajectory
Das, who hails from Odisha's capital Bhubhaneshwar, is a 1980 batch retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Tamil Nadu cadre. He took charge as the 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India effective December 12, 2018. Das's tenure ended on December 10, 2024, handing over the reins to former Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra (IAS, 1990). Das is a postgraduate from St. Stephen's College, Delhi University.