Tuhin Kanta Pandey takes charge as Revenue Secretary

Tuhin Kanta Pandey, a seasoned 1987-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the new Revenue Secretary while retaining his position as Finance Secretary. With an impressive career spanning multiple government departments in both state and central roles, Pandey brings extensive administrative experience to this critical financial leadership position. His background includes significant roles in various ministries and organizations, including UNIDO and the Planning Commission. Holding master's degrees in Economics and an MBA, Pandey is well-equipped to navigate the complex landscape of government financial management.

"The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has appointed a seasoned bureaucrat to a critical financial leadership role" - Ministry of Finance

by ANI January 9, 2025 91 views

New Delhi, January 9: The current Finance Secretary, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, took charge as the Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance on Thursday.

Key Points

1. Experienced 1987-batch IAS officer from Odisha takes significant government position

2. Brings extensive background in finance and administrative roles

3. Continues dual responsibility as Finance and Revenue Secretary

4. Possesses strong educational credentials from Panjab University and Birmingham

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Wednesday appointed Pandey as the Secretary of Revenue Department, according to Ministry of Finance.

Pandey replaced Revenue Secretary Arunish Chawla, who was appointed as Revenue Secretary after Sanjay Malhotra was appointed as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.

The Order also stated that Pandey will continue to be designated as the Finance Secretary, said Finance Ministry.

Pandey is a 1987-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Odisha cadre.

Before serving as Secretary in the DIPAM, Pandey held many significant positions in the Union Government and State Government of Odisha, in addition to serving a stint in the Regional Office of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO).

In the Union government, his previous positions include Joint Secretary, Planning Commission (now NITI Aayog), Joint Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat and Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce.

In Odisha, he served as administrative head in the Departments of Health, General Administration, Commercial Taxes, Transport and Finance. He also served as Executive Director of Odisha State Finance Corporation and Managing Director of Odisha Small Industries Corporation.

Pandey holds a Master in Economics from Panjab University, Chandigarh and an MBA from the University of Birmingham (UK).

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