Mr. Ashutosh Agnihotri, a 1999-batch IAS officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, currently serving as Additional Secretary in the Department of Home, Ministry of Home Affairs, has been appointed as Chairman & Managing Director of the Food Corporation of India. He will hold the rank and pay of the Additional Secretary.
This appointment underscores Mr. Agnihotri’s extensive experience and leadership in administrative roles. The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is a government-owned corporation responsible for the procurement, storage, and distribution of food grains across India. It plays a crucial role in ensuring food security and implementing government food policies.