Service: Indian Administrative Service (IAS), 1993 batch, Chhattisgarh cadre
Current Position: Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers (since December 2024)
Previous Position: CEO, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI); Additional Secretary in the Ministries of Electronics & IT and Finance
🎓 Education & Early Career
Amit Agrawal is a graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. He entered the Indian Administrative Service in 1993 and has served in key roles across both state and central government levels.
🏛️ Career Highlights
- Served in senior positions within the Chhattisgarh state government, including Finance Secretary and Commissioner of Commercial Taxes and Technical Education.
- Held central government roles such as Joint Secretary and Additional Secretary in the Ministries of Finance and Electronics & Information Technology.
- Appointed CEO of UIDAI in June 2023, undertaking modernization and data-protection initiatives.
📌 Secretary of Pharmaceuticals
In December 2024, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved his appointment as Secretary of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, succeeding Arunish Chawla who moved to the Department of Revenue. He assumed office in this capacity and now leads national policies on drug pricing, manufacturing, pharma innovation, public health, and export promotion.
📝 Summary
Amit Agrawal is a seasoned bureaucrat with extensive experience in economic policy, IT governance, and data-driven administration. As Secretary of Pharmaceuticals, he heads India’s pharmaceutical regulatory landscape, shaping strategies for affordable medicines, global market expansion, and healthcare innovation.