Shikhar Agarwal

(IAS | Rajasthan | 1993)
Additional Chief Secretary, Industries, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (M.S.M.E.) Department, State Enterprises and Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor, Rajasthan
Shikhar Agarwal, an IAS officer of the 1993 batch from the Rajasthan cadre, currently serves as the Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister in the Home Department. He holds a B.Tech. degree from IIT Kanpur and is proficient in English and Hindi. With key positions in Jaipur, Shikhar Agarwal brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role, contributing significantly to governance and administration.


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