The central government on Friday (November 21, 2025) appointed senior IAS officer Amit Agrawal (IAS:1993:CG) as the new Secretary, Department of Telecommunications (DoT). He replaces Neeraj Mittal (IAS:1992:TN), who has been moved as Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG).
Agrawal, who was serving as Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, will now lead key national initiatives in telecom policy, spectrum management, digital infrastructure expansion, and regulatory coordination.
A Technocrat With Strong Central Government Experience
Born on 27 June 1970, Amit Agrawal is a graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. Over his 32-year service career, he has held several major assignments at both the Centre and the states of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
Many in bureaucratic circles describe him as “more of a central officer,” given that he has served 18 out of his 32 years with the Government of India.
Agrawal has been on central deputation continuously since December 2016, holding several high-profile roles, including:
- Chief Executive Officer, UIDAI
- Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY)
- Joint Secretary, Ministry of Finance
State Tenure Before 2016
Between September 2013 and December 2016, Agrawal served in his cadre. He handled crucial responsibilities such as:
- Finance Secretary, Government of Chhattisgarh
- Secretary, Departments of Commercial Tax and Technical Education
Before this state stint, from July 2004 to November 2012, he was again on central deputation. During this period, he served in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in multiple roles, rising from Deputy Secretary to Joint Secretary.
Early Career
Amit Agrawal began his civil service journey with his first appointment as Assistant Collector in Raipur. Over the years, he worked in several important departments in the state, including:
- General Administration Department (GAD)
- Panchayat & Rural Development
- Information Technology
- Biotechnology
- Technical Education
- Finance
His strong administrative grounding and long central experience are seen as major assets as he steps into the leadership role at the Department of Telecommunications.
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