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Chanchal Kumar | |
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Secretary, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region | |
Assumed office 2 September 2023 | |
Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation | |
Assumed office 28 June 2023 | |
Minister | Jyotiraditya Scindia |
Managing Director, National Highways Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited | |
Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Bihar | |
Principal Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD), Bihar | |
Principal Secretary, Public Grievances, Bihar | |
Mission Director, Bihar Administrative Reform Mission Society | |
Personal details | |
Born | Chanchal Kumar Bihar, India |
Citizenship | India |
Spouse | Snigdha Das |
Alma mater | Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT-Kanpur) |
Occupation | IAS officer |
Profession | Civil servant |
Chanchal Kumar is a distinguished Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1992 batch, Bihar cadre. His career is marked by significant contributions to public administration and governance, both in the state of Bihar and in central government roles.
Chanchal Kumar's career spans various pivotal roles:
Chanchal Kumar served in various capacities within the Bihar government, most notably as Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Bihar. He has been recognized as one of the most influential officers in the state, playing a pivotal role in administration and governance[35†source]. [1] [2].
Chanchal Kumar's central deputation has seen him take on significant roles contributing to national infrastructure and aviation [3].
In September 2023, Kumar was appointed as the Secretary, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region "Chanchal Kumar IAS appointed Secretary, MoDNER". Indian Bureaucracy is an Exclusive News Portal. Retrieved 2024-03-02. [4] [5]
Prior to his role in the Development of North Eastern Region, Kumar served as the Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation from June 2023 "Chanchal Kumar IAS appointed Secretary- Ministry of Civil Aviation". Indian Bureaucracy is an Exclusive News Portal. Retrieved 2024-03-02. [6].
Kumar has also held the position of Managing Director at the National Highways Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), where he played a crucial role in enhancing India's infrastructure development "Bihar Govt. Relieved Senior Officer Chanchal Kumar for Central Deputation as MD, NHIDCL". Indian Masterminds. Retrieved 2024-03-02. [7] [8] [9]
Within the Bihar government, Kumar has served in various capacities, including Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Principal Secretary of the General Administration Department (GAD), Principal Secretary for Public Grievances, and Mission Director of the Bihar Administrative Reform Mission Society. These roles underscored his commitment to enhancing governance and public administration in Bihar.
Chanchal Kumar is married to Snigdha Das. He is known for keeping a low profile regarding his personal life while being highly regarded in his professional capacities[35†source].
Category:Indian civil servants Category:Living people Category:Indian Administrative Service officers