Shri Manish Bhardwaj IAS ( Gujarat 1997) has been empanelled as Additional Secretary at the Centre.
Shri Manish Bhardwaj, a senior officer of the Indian Administrative Service, has recently been empanelled as Additional Secretary to the Government of India, marking a significant milestone in his distinguished career. An alumnus of IIT Roorkee, he graduated as a Gold Medalist in Electronics Engineering, followed by an M.Tech. in Optoelectronics from IIT Delhi, where he achieved First Class with Distinction.
Over the course of more than two decades, Shri Bhardwaj has held numerous pivotal roles at both the cadre and central government levels. He is currently serving as Deputy Director General (Joint Secretary equivalent) at the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology since September 2023. Prior to this, he held the position of Principal Secretary in the Narmada Water Resources & Water Supply Department in Gujarat from March 2022 to September 2023.
Shri Bhardwaj’s extensive experience in agriculture and rural development is reflected in his successive roles in the Department of Agriculture & Cooperation in Gandhinagar, where he served as Principal Secretary, Secretary, and Additional Secretary between 2019 and 2022, overseeing domains including animal husbandry, cow breeding, and fisheries. Earlier, he was Managing Director of the Gujarat State Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd., playing a key role in consumer affairs and public distribution.
His leadership has also been demonstrated in roles such as Commissioner of the Relief Department, Secretary in Sports, Youth Services & Cultural Activities, and as Municipal Commissioner of Vadodara. He has served twice as District Collector, in Junagadh and Mahesana, and as District Development Officer in Jamnagar and Bharuch. His central deputation includes his tenure as Director (Census Operations) and Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India, overseeing census operations across Gujarat between 2009 and 2013.
Further showcasing his administrative versatility, Shri Bhardwaj has held charges in Technical Education, Labour & Employment, Sales Tax, and General Administration, including a notable additional charge as Principal Secretary to the Governor of Gujarat in 2021–22. His vast portfolio spans sectors such as land revenue, district administration, human resource development, water resources, agriculture, food and civil supplies, and ICT-based governance.
With a solid academic foundation, a breadth of administrative experience, and a proven record of leadership, Shri Manish Bhardwaj’s empanelment as Additional Secretary reflects his deep commitment to governance and public service.
IndianBureaucracy.com wishes Shri Manish Bhardwaj the very best.
