Senior IAS Officer T.V. Somanathan Appointed as New Cabinet Secretary of India
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| New Appointment | T.V. Somanathan appointed as Cabinet Secretary of India. |
| Succession | Succeeds Rajiv Gauba, whose term ends in August 2024. |
| Tenure Start | Begins on August 30, 2024. |
| Previous Positions | Finance Secretary (since April 2021), Expenditure Secretary (since 2019); served in PMO, Tamil Nadu cadre, and abroad. |
| Qualifications | PhD in Economics (Calcutta University), CA, CS; proficient in English, French, Hausa, Hindi, and Tamil. |
| Key Contributions | Played a key role in FY22 budget; reviewed pension system; authored 80+ economics papers. |
| Rajiv Gauba's Tenure | Served as Cabinet Secretary for five years with three extensions; notable role in Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. |