👤 amit Khare: Bureaucrat Behind NEP, PM’s Advisor & Fodder‑Scam DM
Background & Education
• Belongs to the 1985 batch of the indian Administrative Service, jharkhand cadre.
• Graduated with a BSc (Honours, Physics) from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi; holds an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad.
Key Career Roles
• Served as Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (May 2018 – december 2019).
• Then held the position of Secretary of Higher education (Department of Higher Education) from december 2019 until his retirement on september 30, 2021.
Role in Major Policy & Regulatory Changes
• Played a central role in shaping the National education Policy (NEP) 2020 under the Modi government.
• Was involved in the formulation of the Information technology Rules, especially the Intermediary Guidelines & wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital media Ethics Code Rules 2021 (digital media oversight, regulation).
Fodder Scam Connection
• During his tenure as district Magistrate (Deputy Commissioner) of Chaibasa (West Singhbhum), in undivided bihar (mid‑1990s), Khare initiated the Fodder Scam FIR, which later led to prosecutions of big names including Lalu prasad Yadav and others.
Recent Appointment & Responsibilities
• After retirement, on 12 october 2021, he was appointed as Advisor to prime minister Narendra Modi, in the rank and scale of Secretary to the government of India, on a contractual basis.
• Has been overseeing major portfolios/verticals at the PMO, especially in the social sector (education, welfare, wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital media, rural/agriculture etc.).
Family & Personal
• His wife, nidhi Khare, is also an IAS officer (1992 batch), jharkhand cadre.
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