Born: 21 September 1965, Uttar Pradesh
Service: Indian Administrative Service (IAS), 1989 batch, Sikkim cadre
Education:
- B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from Banaras Hindu University
- Postgraduate Diploma in Management from IIM Ahmedabad
Current Position:
- Home Secretary of India (since 22 August 2024)
- Former Secretary, Ministry of Culture (2021–2024)
🏛️ Administrative Career
Shri Govind Mohan has had a distinguished career in the Indian Administrative Service, holding key assignments both in the Government of India and the Government of Sikkim. He served in various central ministries including the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Finance, and Cabinet Secretariat.
In the Ministry of Home Affairs, he earlier worked as Joint Secretary and later Additional Secretary, handling critical areas like internal security, border management, disaster response, and administration of Union Territories. He also held diplomatic responsibility as Minister (Economic) at the Indian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
As Secretary, Ministry of Culture, he was instrumental in several landmark initiatives including digital cultural mapping, museum reforms, and international cultural collaborations.
📌 As Home Secretary
Appointed in August 2024, Shri Govind Mohan assumed the post of Union Home Secretary, one of the highest-ranking positions in the Government of India. In this role, he is responsible for formulating and implementing internal security policies, managing the functioning of central armed police forces, disaster response coordination, and overseeing matters related to border security and the census.
🔍 Recent Focus Areas
- Leading preparations for the next national census, including socio-economic and caste data collection
- Coordinating central responses to internal security threats, insurgency, and cross-border tensions
- Supervising relief and rehabilitation efforts during internal conflicts and disasters
- Heading inquiries into national aviation safety and security-related incidents
- Strengthening India’s counter-terrorism architecture through multi-agency collaboration
📝 Summary
Shri Govind Mohan is a seasoned and forward-thinking civil servant with over three decades of experience. As Home Secretary, he plays a pivotal role in shaping India’s internal security landscape and ensuring robust coordination between the Centre and States. His administrative acumen, combined with a deep understanding of policy and governance, continues to contribute significantly to national stability and security.