Service: Indian Administrative Service (IAS), 1992 batch, AGMUT cadre
Educational Qualifications: B.Sc. in Statistics; M.Phil in Public Management
Current Position: Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)
Date of Appointment: June 2023
🎓 Background & Career
Shri Subhas Chandra Lal Das is a senior IAS officer known for his administrative acumen and policy expertise. Before assuming charge as Secretary of the Ministry of MSME, he served as Director General of Hydrocarbons in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. He has also worked as a Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs. His background in statistics and public management has shaped his data-driven approach to public service.
📌 Role as MSME Secretary
As Secretary of MSME, Shri Das oversees one of the most dynamic sectors of the Indian economy, focusing on policy implementation, regulatory reforms, and support schemes aimed at boosting the competitiveness and growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises across the country. He is responsible for driving initiatives related to ease of doing business, digital transformation, and MSME financing.
🔍 Key Focus Areas
Under his leadership, the Ministry has emphasized the need for a differentiated policy strategy to cater to the diverse landscape of MSMEs. Recognizing that the sector ranges from informal micro units to highly capable small and medium enterprises, he advocates for customized incentives and digital adoption frameworks that consider their varying levels of readiness and scale.
Shri Das is also a proponent of increased digital registration, targeted capacity building, and support for MSME exports and technology upgrades.
📝 Summary
Shri Subhas Chandra Lal Das brings a combination of analytical rigor and administrative experience to his role as Secretary (MSME). His leadership is focused on enabling inclusive, sustainable, and digitally empowered growth in the MSME sector, positioning it as a key pillar of India’s economic development.