IFS Officer Nidhi Tewari Assumes Role as Private Secretary to PM Modi

The 2014-batch diplomat, with experience in international security and governance, steps into a pivotal role following Cabinet approval.

Nidhi Tewari, a 2014-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, has officially taken on the role of Private Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Her appointment, effective March 29, 2025, was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet and announced via an official memorandum.
Tewari has been serving in the Prime Minister’s Office as Deputy Secretary since November 2022, gaining valuable experience in high-level governance.
Prior to her PMO tenure, she worked as Under Secretary in the Disarmament and International Security Affairs Division at the Ministry of External Affairs.
This appointment underscores the government’s focus on leveraging experienced professionals for key administrative and policy roles.