C P Arora, born on July 5, 1944, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1985 batch, Madhya Pradesh cadre. He holds a graduate degree in Economics. Throughout his career, Arora served in various capacities including District Collector, Deputy Secretary, Project Coordinator, Additional Registrar, Executive Director, Managing Director, Joint Director, and Director. His most recent position was Director in the Small Savings- GI and IF department, Madhya Pradesh, from June 1, 2000, to July 31, 2004. Arora’s extensive administrative experience spans multiple leadership roles within the Madhya Pradesh government.