Service: Indian Administrative Service (IAS), 1993 batch, Nagaland cadre
Current Position: Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry (since 21 August 2024)
🏛️ Professional Overview
Amardeep Singh Bhatia took charge as Secretary of DPIIT on 21 August 2024, following his tenure as Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce. His appointment was part of a senior-level reshuffle announced by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
A seasoned IAS officer, he has held key roles in the central government—including in the Ministries of Corporate Affairs and Health & Family Welfare. At the state level, he handled departments such as Planning & Coordination; Health & Family Welfare; Environment & Forests; Municipalities and Local Self Government; and Home in the Northeast.
📌 Responsibilities
As DPIIT Secretary, Mr. Bhatia oversees:
- Formulation and promotion of industry policies and internal trade regulations
- Advancement of ease-of-doing-business initiatives
- Administration of FDI policies and startup ecosystem support
- Coordination with domestic and international stakeholders to drive investment and industrial growth
Within months of his tenure, DPIIT under his leadership focused on stabilizing FDI inflows and strengthening support mechanisms for manufacturing and startups.
📝 Summary
Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia is a distinguished bureaucrat with extensive experience in industry, commerce, and governance. His appointment as DPIIT Secretary comes at a critical juncture as India seeks to bolster domestic manufacturing, attract investments, and foster innovation in industry and trade.