Seasoned bureaucrat Govind Mohan to take charge as Union Home Secretary
The Hindu
Govind Mohan appointed as new Union Home Secretary, known for diligence and successful implementation of key government initiatives.
Senior IAS officer Govind Mohan on Thursday (August 22, 2024) will take charge as the new Union Home Secretary from Ajay Kumar Bhalla, who completes his five year tenure at the sensitive post, official sources said.
Mr. Mohan, a B.Tech from Banaras Hindu University and PG Diploma from IIM, Ahmedabad, was serving as Union Culture Secretary before his appointment to the top bureaucratic post, next only to the Cabinet Secretary.
A 1989 batch IAS officer of Sikkim cadre, Mr. Mohan has already joined the Union Home Ministry as an Officer on Special Duty.
He has a wide experience of serving both the Sikkim and the Central Governments in various capacities.
Mr. Mohan is considered to be one of the brilliant officers presently serving in the government and known for his diligence.
He had earlier served the Home Ministry as Additional Secretary handling several key divisions, including Union Territories.
A seasoned bureaucrat, Mr. Mohan was also the government’s key officer during the COVID-19 pandemic and tasked with overseeing implementation of decisions taken for various protocols and ensuring smooth coordination with States.
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