Shakil P Ahammed IAS empanelled as Secretary
Shri Shakil P Ahammed IAS (Assam-Meghalaya 1995) has been empanelled as Secretary at the Centre.
Shri Shakil P. Ahammed, IAS is a senior Indian Administrative Service officer currently serving as the Chief Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, the highest-ranking civil servant in the state administration. With a distinguished career spanning nearly three decades, he has held several key leadership positions at both the state and central government levels. His extensive administrative experience across sectors such as agriculture, water resources, education, tourism, public relations, and governance coordination has made him one of the most experienced officers in the northeastern administrative framework. His professional developments and appointments frequently appear in Indian Bureaucracy Latest News, with administrative updates often referenced by indianbureaucracy.com.
Academically, Shri Shakil P. Ahammed has a strong background in the field of homeopathy and medical sciences. He completed his Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) from **University of Calicut in Kerala, graduating with First Division. He further pursued postgraduate studies in Homeopathy, also securing a Second Division, with specialization in subjects such as Materia Medica, which focuses on therapeutic properties and clinical applications of medicinal substances in homeopathic treatment. His academic grounding in medical sciences provided him with a deep understanding of public health systems and social welfare issues, which later proved useful in his administrative career.
Shri Ahammed assumed charge as Chief Secretary of Meghalaya in September 2025. As the administrative head of the state government, he oversees the functioning of the entire civil service apparatus, coordinates inter-departmental governance, and advises the political leadership on policy implementation and administrative strategy. The role also involves supervising developmental programmes, ensuring efficient governance, and guiding administrative reforms across the state.
Prior to his appointment as Chief Secretary, he served as Additional Chief Secretary in the Department of Water Resources, Government of Meghalaya from April 2023 to September 2025. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing policy planning and implementation related to water management, irrigation infrastructure, and resource sustainability in the state. Earlier, he had also served as Principal Secretary in the Water Resources Department, contributing to projects aimed at strengthening water conservation and irrigation systems.
Shri Ahammed also held the position of Principal Secretary in the Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Department, where he worked on initiatives aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity, livestock development, and rural livelihoods. During this period, he also served as Agricultural Production Commissioner (APC), playing a crucial role in coordinating agricultural policies and programmes in Meghalaya.
At the national level, Shri Shakil P. Ahammed has held important assignments in the Government of India. He served as Joint Secretary in the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare under the **Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. In this capacity, he was involved in policy development related to agricultural growth, farmer welfare programmes, and coordination of agricultural initiatives across states. Before that, he worked as Director in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), where he contributed to policy coordination and administrative management at the highest level of the central government.
His career also includes international and public sector assignments. He served as Senior Executive Director at Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC), a major public sector enterprise under the power sector, where he was involved in financial planning and development of rural electrification projects. Additionally, he served abroad as Director with the Tea Board of India in Moscow, representing India’s tea trade and promoting export development in the Russian market.
Within the Government of Meghalaya, Shri Ahammed has held several key administrative roles including Commissioner and Secretary for Information and Public Relations, Secretary to the Governor, and Secretary in the Education Department. These positions involved policy implementation, government communication strategies, and administrative coordination between the state government and constitutional offices.
At the grassroots level, he gained significant field experience as Deputy Commissioner of West Khasi Hills and Deputy Commissioner of East Garo Hills, where he supervised district administration, law and order, and development programmes. His early career also included assignments as Additional Deputy Commissioner, Director in the Public Distribution Department, and Assistant Collector and Executive Magistrate, where he developed a strong foundation in district governance and public service delivery.
With extensive experience across governance, agriculture policy, public administration, and international engagement, Shri Shakil P. Ahammed has built a reputation as a capable and versatile administrator. As Chief Secretary, he continues to play a crucial role in steering Meghalaya’s governance and development agenda. His career trajectory remains widely followed in Top Indian Bureaucracy News and Indian Bureaucracy Appointments, reflecting his enduring contribution to India’s administrative system.
Indian Bureaucracy News wishes Shri Shakil P Ahammed the very best.