Who is Dr.TV Somanathan, the New Cabinet Secretary of India?

September 2, 2024

TV Somanathan has recently become the Cabinet Secretary of India. This change happened after Rajiv Gauba retired from the position, having served for five years. Rajiv Gauba’s term ended and his five-year service was notably long. Rajiv Gauba was a well-known civil servant who served as Cabinet Secretary from 2019 until his retirement. His time in office was marked by significant contributions to government policy and administration.

Appointment of TV Somanathan

TV Somanathan was appointed as the new Cabinet Secretary on August 10, 2024. He has been given a fixed term of two years for this role. Before becoming Cabinet Secretary, Somanathan was the Union Finance Secretary. TV Somanathan is an experienced IAS officer from the 1987 batch of the Tamil Nadu cadre. He is highly qualified, with degrees as a chartered accountant, cost accountant, and company secretary.

Key Positions Held

Throughout his career, TV Somanathan has held several important positions, including:

Joint Secretary and Additional Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office
Joint Secretary in the Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Director for Corporate Affairs at the World Bank in Washington, D.C.
Secretary in the Department of Expenditure
In Tamil Nadu, he has also served as:
Managing Director of Chennai Metro Rail Corporation
Secretary to the Chief Minister
Additional Chief Secretary and Commissioner of Commercial Taxes during the GST rollout.

TV Somanathan’s extensive experience in finance and administration makes him a significant figure in the Indian government. His background suggests he will have a strong impact as the new Cabinet Secretary.

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