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Vivek Aggarwal (IAS)

Secretary, Ministry of Culture

Vivek Aggarwal (IAS) is a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1994 batch, belonging to the Madhya Pradesh cadre. As of 2025, he serves as the Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Culture.

Career Highlights

Vivek Aggarwal has held several key positions in the Government of India, Government of Punjab and the Government of Madhya Pradesh.

In April 2025, he was appointed as Secretary, Ministry of Culture. Prior to this, he served as Additional Secretary in the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, where he also held the additional responsibility of Director, Financial Intelligence Unit – India (FIU-IND).

Earlier, he served as Additional Secretary in the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and as Joint Secretary in the same department.

Promotion

In 2025, Aggarwal was promoted to the Chief Secretary grade within the Madhya Pradesh cadre, reflecting his seniority and distinguished administrative career.

Reputation and Role

Aggarwal is recognized for his expertise in public administration, fiscal management, and policy implementation, contributing significantly to areas such as revenue administration, infrastructure development, agriculture reforms, and financial intelligence.

Post Organization Period
Secretary to GOI Ministry of Culture, Government of India 2025 – Present
Additional Secretary (Revenue)
Administration of Revenue (HQ), Prevention of Money Laundering Act, NDPS Act, GST & Central Taxes, Economic Security.
Director, Financial Intelligence Unit; Head of Indian Delegation to FATF; Head of Tax Policy Research Unit.
Ministry of Finance, Government of India 2021 – 2025
Joint Secretary / Additional Secretary
Ministry of Agriculture, CEO of PM-Kisan & National Farmer’s Welfare Programme Implementation Society; Led Digital Agriculture & Agriculture Infrastructure Fund.
Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India 2019 – 2021
Secretary to Chief Minister Government of Madhya Pradesh 2009 – 2018
Principal Secretary
Department of Housing & Urban Development
Government of Madhya Pradesh 2015 – 2018
Managing Director
MP Metro Rail Corporation, MP Urban Development Company
Government of Madhya Pradesh 2015 – 2018
Commissioner & State Mission Director
Total Sanitation Campaign, Smart Cities Mission, AMRUT, PM Awaas
Government of Madhya Pradesh 2015 – 2018
Managing Director & Secretary, PWD
MP Road Development Corporation
Government of Madhya Pradesh 2010 – 2015
Managing Director
MP Warehousing Corporation & MP Agriculture & Marketing Board
Government of Madhya Pradesh 2008 – 2010
Collector & District Magistrate
Kapurthala (Punjab), Rajgarh, Ujjain & Indore (Madhya Pradesh)
State Governments of Punjab & Madhya Pradesh 2001 – 2008

Other Experience

Vast experience in Management of infrastructure projects especially under Public Private Partnership.

Specifically worked in the highway sector, urban development & agriculture marketing.

Established Atal Indore City Transport Service, SEZ Indore, Crystal IT Park, Indore BRT Corridor, Readymade Garments Complex, Super Corridor Indore, MP Metro Corporation, MP Urban Development Company etc.

Details of Educational Qualification

B.Com, LLB (Punjab University, Chandigarh) CS(Inter), Institute of Companies Secretaries of India

Course on Globalization and International Financial Systems, London School of Economics (Gurukul Scholarship for Leadership and Excellence)