Somesh Kumar Bhattacharya

(IAS | West Bengal | 1996)
Secretary, Commerce and Industry Department
Somesh Kumar Bhattacharya, born on January 5, 1955, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1996 batch, West Bengal cadre. During his career, he held various positions including District Magistrate, Joint Secretary, and Special Secretary. He served as Secretary in the Commerce and Industry Department from December 3, 2012, to January 31, 2015. His extensive experience spans multiple administrative roles within the government.


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