Young IAS Doctor Enters PMO as Deputy Secretary
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Breaking barriers, Dr. Ravi Mittal, Chhattisgarh’s 2016 IAS batch star, steps into the Prime Minister’s Office as Deputy Secretary. This ACC-sanctioned appointment, detailed in a DoPT memo, is a four-year deputation effective from takeover, reflecting confidence in his multifaceted capabilities.
From Bijnor, UP, Dr. Mittal’s story is inspirational: MBBS graduate who nailed UPSC 2015 at rank 61 first time. In Chhattisgarh, he excelled as Panchayat CEO across districts, then as Jashpur Collector, impressing with results-oriented leadership in CM Vishnu Dev Sai’s home turf.
Latterly, as Public Relations Commissioner with CM Secretariat duties, he shaped Chhattisgarh’s narrative on development and outreach. A medical family scion, his insights uniquely inform policy.
PMO roles like this involve seamless ministry linkages under PM supervision, crucial for policy coherence. His induction signals deepening Centre-State talent exchange, vital for federal harmony.
For aspiring bureaucrats, especially those from non-traditional paths, Dr. Mittal embodies possibility. The government’s pattern of elevating performers ensures fresh perspectives in Delhi, driving innovation in public administration.
As challenges mount, from economic recovery to social schemes, PMO’s bolstered team with officers like Dr. Mittal promises sharper execution and holistic governance, setting a precedent for future appointments.
