Sampath Kumar

(IAS | Assam Meghalya | 1997)
Principal Secretary, Social Welfare Department
Sampath Kumar, an IAS officer of the 1997 batch from the Assam Meghalaya cadre, is currently serving as the Principal Secretary at the Community & Rural Development Department. He holds a B.E. degree and an M.P.A. from Harvard University. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, Kumar's expertise and experience contribute to his role in shaping policies and initiatives for community and rural development. Born on May 20, 1970, he brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to his administrative responsibilities, ensuring effective governance and development in his jurisdiction.


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India–US Trade Deal: Who Really Wins The Tariff War?

18% tariffs, Bangladesh’s edge, WTO pressure, and Trump’s hardball tactics. Trade expert Abhijit Das breaks down why the much-hyped deal may hurt Indian exporters more than it hopes to help

By TS Bureau
  ·   1 Min Read

US–Bangladesh Trade Deal: Narrow Edge For Dhaka, Upper Hand For Washington

The headline tariff cut (from 37% to 19% on Bangladeshi goods) has hogged the headlines, but what stands out is the rather 'quiet' clause that certain Bangladeshi goods can access the US market at a zero reciprocal tariff rate

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  ·   5 Min Read

US, Bangladesh Announce Pact After Finalisation Deal With Delhi: What Next For Indian Negotiators?

The US has slashed tariffs to 19% from 20% for Bangladesh. Washington will identify certain clothing and textile items that it imports from Dhaka, and these will attract no tariffs. But the devil lies in details

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By Mahua Venkatesh
  ·   4 Min Read

100 Marks For Secretaries? Cabinet Secretariat Introduces 'Scorecard' System To Assess Performance

The scorecard will not only track performance over time but will also enable comparisons within the bureaucracy. It carries a total of 100 marks to evaluate the performance of Secretaries and their Ministries and Departments in the Union government

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