Amit Agarwal Given Additional Charge of Telecommunications

Amit Agarwal, Secretary in the Department of Pharmaceuticals, has been assigned the additional charge of Secretary, Department of Telecommunications, until December 21, 2025. He is a 1993 batch IAS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre. The dual charge places him at the helm of two strategically important departments during a transitional period.

Telecom policy impacts digital infrastructure expansion. Dual charges are common during leadership transitions. Pharmaceuticals and telecom sectors intersect on digital health. Interim appointments ensure administrative continuity.