(THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM)
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has cleared the appointment of Amit Khare, IAS (Jharkhand cadre, 1985 batch, Retd.), as Secretary to the Vice-President of India. He will hold the position in the rank and pay of Secretary to the Government of India on a contractual basis for a period of three years from the date of assumption of charge, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Khare, a veteran civil servant, is widely respected for his extensive administrative experience at both the state and central levels. Over the course of his career, he has handled diverse portfolios, including education, information and broadcasting, and governance reforms. His role in shaping and implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 remains one of his most notable contributions to public policy.

The appointment, formalized on September 14, 2025, under the orders of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, specifies that the engagement will be governed by the standard terms and conditions applicable to re-employed central government officers.

Khare’s induction as Secretary to the Vice-President is expected to strengthen the administrative framework of the Vice-President’s Secretariat, bringing in seasoned leadership and institutional continuity.