Overview
- Arvind Shrivastava, a Karnataka-cadre IAS officer from the 1994 batch, formally took charge as Revenue Secretary on May 1, 2025.
- The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved Shrivastava’s appointment on April 18, ensuring a smooth leadership transition in the Department of Revenue.
- His career includes key roles as Joint Secretary and Additional Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office and as Joint Secretary in the Budget Division of the Department of Economic Affairs.
- Shrivastava also held international and state-level positions, including Development Officer at the Asian Development Bank and Secretary roles in Bengaluru’s Finance and Urban Development departments.
- The vacancy arose after Tuhin Kanta Pandey’s February 27 appointment as SEBI chairman, with Ajay Seth managing interim responsibilities until Shrivastava’s assumption of the role.