Service: Indian Administrative Service (IAS), 1994 batch, Karnataka cadre
Current Position: Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance (since May 2025)
Education: B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (IIT Delhi); M.Sc. in Finance & Economic Policy (University of London); Postgraduate studies in Economics (University of Mysore)
🏛️ Career Overview
Shri Arvind Shrivastava is a seasoned civil servant with significant experience across finance, public policy, and administrative governance. He joined the Indian Administrative Service in 1994 and is allotted to the Karnataka cadre. His academic background in engineering and economics has contributed to his strategic approach to policymaking and governance.
🏢 Administrative Experience
Over the course of his career, he has held a range of important assignments:
- Prime Minister’s Office (PMO): Served as Joint Secretary and later Additional Secretary, overseeing critical administrative functions and personnel management between 2019 and 2025.
- Department of Economic Affairs (DEA): Functioned as Joint Secretary in the Budget Division during 2018–2019, where he was responsible for preparing the Union Budget and managing the government’s borrowing and small savings.
- International Roles: Worked with the Asian Development Bank as a Development Officer, gaining experience in international economic development.
- Karnataka Government: Held key state-level positions including Secretary (Finance), Secretary (Urban Development), Managing Director of the Urban Infrastructure Development & Finance Corporation, and Deputy Commissioner in several districts.
đź“Ś Appointment as Revenue Secretary
Shri Arvind Shrivastava assumed the role of Secretary in the Department of Revenue on 1st May 2025. His appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet following his tenure in the Prime Minister’s Office. As Revenue Secretary, he is responsible for overseeing India’s tax administration and fiscal compliance framework, including both direct and indirect taxes.
🔍 Focus Areas
As Secretary (Revenue), his mandate includes:
- Strengthening tax collection and compliance mechanisms
- Overseeing the implementation and simplification of the Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Driving reforms in customs and excise
- Enhancing digitization and transparency within the revenue system
- Advising on fiscal policies impacting revenue generation and economic growth
đź“ť Summary
Shri Arvind Shrivastava brings a well-rounded mix of field experience, central policy formulation, and international exposure to his role as Revenue Secretary. Known for his analytical acumen and administrative leadership, he is expected to play a key role in advancing India’s revenue policies in alignment with the country’s broader economic goals.