Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Amit Agrawal has taken charge as the new Telecom Secretary following a major administrative reshuffle involving several key ministries. His appointment marks a shift from his earlier role as Secretary of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, where he served since December 2024. As an experienced IAS officer from the 1993 Chhattisgarh cadre, his new responsibilities include overseeing digital infrastructure projects, telecom policy implementation, spectrum allocation, and coordination with regulatory bodies. This change forms part of a broader government effort to strengthen leadership in sectors vital to national growth and technological advancement.