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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 reportedly hails from Mehmurganj in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, which is PM Modi's parliamentary constituency since 2014.
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The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the appointment of Tewari in an order dated March 29. (PTI photo)
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Overview

  • 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.