New Delhi: Apurva Chandra, IAS (Maharashtra: 1988) today assumed charge as Secretary in the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.
A Civil Engineer by education, Chandra obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and Masters in Structural Engineering from IIT Delhi.
Chandra has earlier served as Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment since October 1, 2020 with the mandate to implement the Labour Codes passed by the Parliament in September, 2020 expeditiously.
Under his guidance rules have been framed for all four Labour Codes after extensive consultations with all stakeholders.
He has also worked as Director General (Acquisition) in Ministry of Defence with the mandate of strengthening the Indian Armed Forces by expediting the acquisition process.
Several major contracts like S-400 missile system, Multi Role Helicopters, Assault Rifles, Naval ships, and T-90 tanks were signed during his period as D-G. He also chaired the Committee to draft the new Defence Acquisition Procedure.
– global bihari bureau
