Govind Mohan Appointed as New Union Home Secretary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Govind Mohan |
| Batch & Cadre | 1989 batch, Sikkim cadre IAS officer |
| New Role | Union Home Secretary |
| Previous Role | Union Culture Secretary |
| Appointment Date | August 22, 2023 |
| Predecessor | Ajay Kumar Bhalla |
| Predecessor's Batch | 1984 batch, Assam-Meghalaya cadre |
| Predecessor's Tenure | 5 years (August 2019 - August 2023) |
| Educational Background | B.Tech (Banaras Hindu University), PG Diploma (IIM Ahmedabad) |
| Key Experience | Additional Secretary in Home Ministry, Officer on Special Duty, COVID-19 pandemic coordinator |
| Immediate Challenge | Coordinating with Election Commission for peaceful Jammu and Kashmir elections |
| Flagship Programmes | 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav', 'Har Ghar Tiranga movement' |
| Achievements | Launched 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' and 'Har Ghar Tiranga movement', supported SHGs in flag production |