Rajesh Agarwal

(IAS | Manipur | 1994)
Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI)
Rajesh Agarwal, an IAS officer of the 1994 batch from the Manipur cadre, currently serves as the Secretary in the Department of Commerce under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI). With a background in Mathematics and a post-graduate degree in International Business from IIFT, New Delhi, he also holds an M.A. qualification. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Manipuri, Agarwal has held key positions throughout his career, showcasing his dedication and expertise in the administrative field.


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