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Govind Mohan next Home Secretary, takes over from Bhalla; more key postings expected

Mohan, who turns 59 next month, takes over from Ajay Kumar Bhalla, a 1984-batch IAS officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, who was appointed as Union Home Secretary in August 2019 and remained on the post for almost half a decade.

Home SecretaryHailing from Uttar Pradesh, Mohan has been on Central Deputation since August, 2017 and has served as a Joint Secretary in the MHA from May to September 2018 and as Additional Secretary from September 2018 to September 2021.(Photo Credit: @secycultureGOI/X)

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Wednesday posted 1989-Sikkim cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Govind Mohan as the next Union Home Secretary.

Mohan, who turns 59 next month, takes over from Ajay Kumar Bhalla, a 1984-batch IAS officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, who was appointed as Union Home Secretary in August 2019 and remained on the post for almost half a decade.

In addition to the seniority of the post — just a notch below the Cabinet Secretary and with the key responsibility of advising the Union Home Minister on administrative and policy matters — Mohan’s appointment assumes more significance in the face of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir among others over the coming days.

An electrical engineer from BHU-IIT Varanasi, Mohan has served as Union Culture Secretary since October 2021 and had two stints in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in the past.

Hailing from Uttar Pradesh, Mohan has been on Central Deputation since August, 2017 and has served as a Joint Secretary in the MHA from May to September 2018 and as Additional Secretary from September 2018 to September 2021.

According to sources aware of developments in this regard, Mohan’s appointment had paved the way for a significant reshuffle at the Secretary-level in the Government of India.

In addition to an estimated 10 to 12 postings as Secretaries in various ministries, the reshuffle was also expected to impact a few states, sources added.

 

Jatin Anand is an Assistant Editor with the national political bureau of The Indian Express. With over 16 years of experience in mainstream journalism, he is a seasoned expert in national governance, electoral politics, and bureaucratic affairs. Having covered high-stakes beats including the Election Commission of India (ECI), intelligence, and urban development, Jatin provides authoritative analysis of the forces shaping Indian democracy. He is an alumnus of Zakir Husain Delhi College (DU) and the prestigious Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai, where he specialized in Print Journalism. Expertise High-Stakes Beat Coverage: Throughout his decade-and-a-half career, Jatin has covered some of the most sensitive and influential beats in the country, including: The Election Commission of India (ECI): Monitoring electoral policy, reforms, and the conduct of national and state polls. National Security & Intelligence: Reporting on the internal mechanisms and developments within India's security apparatus. Urban Development: Analyzing the policies and bureaucratic processes driving the transformation of India’s cities. National Political Bureau: In his current role, he tracks the intersection of policy and politics, offering deep-dive reporting on the Union government and national political movements. Academic Credentials: Zakir Husain Delhi College (DU): Alumnus of one of Delhi's premier institutions. Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai: Specialized in Print Journalism at India's most prestigious journalism school. ... Read More

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