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Bureaucratic Power Shift: Madhya Pradesh IAS Officers Take Charge of 9 Major Central Ministries Under Modi Government

Under PM Modi’s administration, MP cadre IAS officers hold top posts in crucial ministries like Corporate Affairs, Culture, Power, and more, reflecting a northward shift in India’s bureaucratic leadership.
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New Delhi: In a clear shift from previous administrative trends, IAS officers from Madhya Pradesh have taken the lead in shaping policy and governance at the Centre. With nine key ministries currently helmed by officers from the MP cadre, the state has emerged as a powerhouse in the bureaucratic landscape under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term.

This change signals a broader pattern within the Modi government — a growing reliance on North Indian bureaucrats known for their performance and efficiency.

A Shift from South to North in Bureaucratic Power

During the UPA regime, many secretary-level posts were held by officers from South Indian states. Today, the trend has reversed. North Indian officers, particularly from MP, Bihar, and Uttarakhand, are at the forefront of decision-making in critical ministries.

  • Madhya Pradesh: 9 ministries
  • Bihar: 7 ministries
  • Uttarakhand: 6 ministries
  • Rajasthan: 4 ministries

Larger states like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat trail behind in terms of secretary-level representation.

Read also: Major IAS Transfers Expected in Madhya Pradesh After Chief Secy Anurag Jain’s Extension, Ujjain & Indore Expecting Bureaucratic Overhaul

Who’s Leading What: MP Cadre IAS Officers in Key Ministries

Here’s a look at the prominent IAS officers from the Madhya Pradesh cadre who are currently serving in major central ministries:

  • Deepti Gaur Mukerjee – Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs
  • Vivek Aggarwal – Secretary, Ministry of Culture
  • Alka Upadhyay – Secretary, Ministry of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
  • V.L. Kantha Rao – Secretary, Ministry of Mines
  • Pankaj Agarwal – Secretary, Ministry of Power
  • Neelam Shamrao – Secretary, Ministry of Textiles
  • Hari Ranjan Rao – Secretary, Ministry of Sports
  • Pallavi Jain Govil – Secretary, Ministry of Youth Welfare
  • Manoj Govil – Secretary (Coordination), Cabinet Secretariat

Officers from Other States in Prominent Roles

  • Rajat Kumar Mishra (Rajasthan) – Chemicals & Fertilizers
  • Tanmay Kumar (Rajasthan) – Environment, Forests & Climate Change
  • V. Srinivas – Personnel and Administrative Reforms
  • Naresh Pal Gangwar – Fisheries, Dairy & Livestock
  • Amit Uthawal (Chhattisgarh) – Pharmaceuticals

Merit and Performance Driving the Trend

According to S.P.S. Parihar, former Secretary to the Government of India, this growing dominance of MP officers is not coincidental.

The Central Government is acknowledging strong performance. Officers from Madhya Pradesh have consistently delivered, and that’s reflected in their rising numbers at the top.

The trend highlights a move away from seniority or state size as the main criteria for appointments — performance, results, and reform-minded governance are now key drivers.

Exceptions Remain in Top Positions

Despite the northern dominance, a few exceptions from southern and northeastern cadres continue to hold top posts. For instance:

  • T.V. Somanathan, Cabinet Secretary, is from Tamil Nadu
  • Govind Mohan, Home Secretary, belongs to the Sikkim cadre

A Bureaucratic Shift with Strategic Implications

As India advances into a critical phase of development and policy transformation, the growing influence of MP cadre IAS officers underscores a larger evolution in administrative culture — one that rewards delivery over designation, and performance over pedigree.

This transformation marks a new era of governance — one where bureaucrats from states like Madhya Pradesh are no longer just participants but key architects of national policy.

Read also: 15 Madhya Pradesh SPS Officers from 1997-98 Batch Await Promotion to IPS Cadre; DPC Meeting Pending


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