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Santosh Dattatraya Vaidya
(IAS | A G M U T | 1998)
Principal Secretary, Home Department, Delhi
Santosh Dattatraya Vaidya, born on 14 April 1974, is a 1998 batch IAS officer of the A G M U T cadre. Currently serving as Principal Secretary in the Home Department, Delhi since 16 February 2026, he has held various key positions including Secretary to the Chief Minister, Chairperson, Joint Secretary, and Special Secretary. He holds certificates in History from the University of Virginia, Energy Studies from the University of Texas System, and Management from the French Ministry of Education, Paris. His awards include the Edward Mason Fellowship and certificates for election management and urban water supply planning. He is proficient in English, Hindi, and Marathi.
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