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Pankaj Joshi Appointed as Gujarat’s Next Chief Secretary

Pankaj Joshi

In a significant administrative development, the Gujarat government has appointed Pankaj Joshi as the state’s next Chief Secretary. The appointment was confirmed through an official notification issued by the General Administration Department. He will succeed the current Chief Secretary, Raj Kumar, whose tenure concludes on January 31, 2025.

A seasoned bureaucrat, Pankaj Joshi is a 1989-batch IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre. He has been serving as the Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister in the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) since September 15, 2021. Over the course of his distinguished career, He has held pivotal positions such as Municipal Commissioner, Secretary, and Principal Secretary, showcasing his versatility and leadership in governance.

He was born on October 19, 1965, in Nainital, Uttarakhand. Joshi is an accomplished academician. He holds a B.Tech in Civil Engineering and an M.Tech in Water Resource Engineering from IIT Delhi. Further enriching his academic credentials, he earned an M.Phil in Defence and Strategic Studies. Joshi’s career as an IAS officer began on August 21, 1989, and he has since built a legacy of effective public service and administrative acumen.

Looking ahead, Joshi’s tenure as Chief Secretary is set to extend until his retirement in October 2025, unless an extension is granted. With his vast experience and expertise, he is poised to lead Gujarat’s administrative framework through the next phase of its development.

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