Senior IAS officer Mr. Govind Mohan assumed the charge of Union Home Secretary on Friday (August 23, 2024) when incumbent Ajay Kumar Bhalla retired.
Mr. Mohan, a Sikkim-cadre IAS officer of 1989 batch, was serving as Union Culture Secretary before he was appointed Union Home Secretary last week.
This senior bureaucrat holds a B.Tech from Banaras Hindu University and a PG Diploma from IIM, Ahmedabad; his diverse experience covers several years of working in both Sikkim and central governments at different levels.
Mr. Govind Mohan is one of the smartest officers presently serving in the government who is known for his dedication.
He had served in the Home Ministry as an additional secretary taking care of many departments.
As a seasoned bureaucrat, Mohan Pandey also performed the role of being the key government official during COVID-19 pandemic by overseeing its implementation and ensuring that there was smooth coordination with States regarding various protocols decided upon.
Two flagship programmes of the Modi government have been launched successfully by Mr. Govind Mohan while serving as Union Culture Secretary— ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ and ‘Har Ghar Tiranga movement’.
The motion “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” aims to celebrate and honor India’s independence for seventy-five years as well as its vibrant history, culture and achievements over these so many years.
Under Har Ghar Tiranga movement include hosting national flag in every home, Tiranga Yatra, Tiranga Rallies and Triranga Run are some key initiatives.
Thousands of women associated with self-help groups (SHGs), which have increasingly taken over flag production to meet the massive demand were provided job opportunities following launch if Har Ghar Tiranga Movement, officials said.
