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Pradeep Singh Kharola

(IAS | Karnataka | 1985)
Chairman Secretary Equivalent, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, New Delhi
Pradeep Singh Kharola, born on 15 September 1961, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1985 Karnataka cadre. He holds an M.Tech. in Industrial Engineering, a Diploma in Management, and a graduate degree in Metallurgy Engineering. Throughout his career, he has held numerous positions including Chairman Secretary Equivalent, Secretary, Managing Director, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Commissioner, and Joint Secretary. His most recent role was Chairman Secretary Equivalent at the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, New Delhi, from 19 October 2022 to 19 October 2025.

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