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Amit Khare

IASBatch 1985Rank #Not Public
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Amit Khare is a 1985 batch IAS officer from the Jharkhand cadre. He is renowned for exposing the infamous Fodder Scam in Bihar during his tenure as the District Magistrate of Chaibasa. Over his illustrious career, he has held several key positions, including Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Secretary of the Department of Higher Education. He played a pivotal role in formulating the National Education Policy 2020 and the IT Rules 2021. Post-retirement, he has been appointed as an Advisor to the Prime Minister, overseeing social sector policies.

Quick Details

ServiceIAS
Batch1985

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Marks & Academics

Tenth Marks79.3%
Tenth School NameKendriya Vidyalaya, Hinoo, Ranchi
Twelfth StreamScience
Graduation College NameSt. Stephen's College, Delhi
Graduation DegreeB.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics
Post Graduation College NameIIM Ahmedabad
Post Graduation DegreeMBA

Other Information

HometownRanchi
Home StateJharkhand
CadreJharkhand
AchievementsExposed the Fodder Scam in Bihar; Instrumental in formulating the National Education Policy 2020 and IT Rules 2021; Served as Secretary in various ministries; Appointed as Advisor to the Prime Minister.
StrugglesFaced challenges during the investigation of the Fodder Scam, including political pressures; Overcame bureaucratic hurdles to implement significant policy reforms.
Work ExperienceAssistant Collector (1987-1989); District Magistrate of Darbhanga, West Singhbhum (Chaibasa), and Patna; Secretary in the Ministries of Information and Broadcasting and Higher Education; Vice Chancellor of Ranchi University; Principal Secretary to the Governor of Jharkhand; Advisor to the Prime Minister.