Senior IAS officer Ravi Mittal, from the 2016 Chhattisgarh cadre, has been named Deputy Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office, as per an official statement. Mittal, aged 32, known for his administrative and digital initiatives, previously held roles like Commissioner of Public Relations and Joint Secretary in the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister’s Secretariat. He has a background in medical and public management education, with experience in various administrative positions.
Mittal, recognized for his technology-driven projects in rural and tribal areas, is currently undergoing a training program on climate action at the Indian Institute of Human Settlements. His career has seen him involved in diverse roles, including serving in the Land Revenue Department in Rajnandgaon and as Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change in Delhi. Mittal’s work has focused on areas like agricultural processing, skill development, and rural industrial parks.
Having transitioned from South Block to Seva Teerth, Mittal brings a wealth of experience from his tenure as District Collector of Jashpur, CEO of the Zilla Panchayat in Raigarh, and Commissioner of Samvad. His proactive approach to utilizing technology for rural development has been a hallmark of his career, with a strong emphasis on leveraging digital solutions for societal progress.
