Tue, Apr 21, 2026
Awanish Kumar
(IAS | A G M U T | 2014)
Secretary, Finance, Planning Statistics and Taxation, Education, Tourism, Sports and Youth Affairs, Art and Culture, Health, Legal and Chairman (LTDC and SPORTS)- Lakshadweep
Awanish Kumar, born on January 8, 1986, is an Indian Administrative Service officer from the 2014 batch, serving in the A G M U T cadre. He holds a B.A. Honours and Graduate degree in Economics from the University of Delhi and a postgraduate degree in Economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University. His career includes roles such as Deputy Commissioner Cum District Magistrate, Assistant Commissioner, Assistant Secretary, and IAS Probationer. Currently, he serves as Secretary since February 16, 2024, overseeing departments including Finance, Planning Statistics and Taxation, Education, Tourism, Sports and Youth Affairs, Art and Culture, Health, Legal, and as Chairman of LTDC and SPORTS in Lak
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