Dr Deepak Bagla has been appointed as the Mission Director of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog. The appointment has been made on a contract basis for a period of two years.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (June 23, 2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Dr Bagla’s appointment. It will take effect from the date he assumes charge of the post, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Dr Bagla is the former Managing Director of Invest India, the Government of India’s national investment promotion and facilitation agency. Under his leadership, Invest India also served as the executing body for key government initiatives such as Startup India and the Prime Minister’s Science and Technology initiative.
His appointment is expected to add momentum to the Atal Innovation Mission, which aims to promote innovation and entrepreneurship across the country.
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