Debapriya Bardhan, an IAS officer of the 2012 batch from the Tripura cadre, was born on February 2, 1986. He holds a B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology. Currently, he serves as Director in the Department of Expenditure, New Delhi, since April 1, 2026. His previous roles include Special Secretary to the Government of Tripura, District Collector and Magistrate, Inspector General, Municipal Commissioner, Commissioner of Taxes, Director, SDM, Assistant Collector, and Executive Magistrate. He has received the Bhoomi Samman Platinum Certificate, National Water Awards 2018, and Digital India Awards 2018. He is proficient in