https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

IPS Harinath Mishra Appointed Secy in Cabinet Secretariat, to Oversee PM’s Security

He will succeed Swagat Das, a 1987-batch Chhattisgarh cadre IPS officer, who is set to retire on November 30, 2024.
Indian Masterminds Stories

Senior IPS officer Harinath Mishra, a 1990-batch Kerala cadre officer, has been appointed as the Secretary (Security) in the Cabinet Secretariat. He will succeed Swagat Das, a 1987-batch Chhattisgarh cadre IPS officer, who is set to retire on November 30, 2024.

A resident of Bhikhanpur in Bhagalpur, Bihar, Mr Mishra will now be responsible for the security of the Prime Minister and his family. The announcement was made through an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).

Mr Mishra, currently serving as Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau (IB), will take over his new role on December 1, 2024. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved his posting to lead the position held by Das, who will superannuate at the end of November.

A decorated officer, Mishra is a two-time recipient of the President’s Award for his outstanding service. In recognition of his exceptional work, he was also presented with the Home Minister’s Efficiency Award on October 31 this year. He brings a wealth of experience to the new role. He has previously worked in the Bihar State Intelligence Bureau (SIB) for around two and a half years and also served as the Superintendent of Police (SP) in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Patna.

As Secretary (Security), Mishra will be the administrative head of the Special Protection Group (SPG), which provides round-the-clock security to the Prime Minister and his family. This includes ensuring the safety and protection of the Prime Minister’s official residence, a critical responsibility that Mishra will now oversee. The SPG also extends its services to former prime ministers and their immediate families for a period of five years after the leader demits office, provided they reside in an allocated government residence.


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
C-390 Millennium
From Brazil to Bharat: C-390 Millennium to Be Made in India, Mahindra-Embraer Pact Boosts IAF’s Transport Capability
Nagaland merit-based IAS recruitment
Merit vs Backdoor Entry: Nagaland Officers Demand Restoration of Merit-Based IAS Recruitment Clause
IPS officer Shivanshu Rajput
Karnataka Cadre IPS Officer Shivanshu Rajput Under Legal Scanner After Wife Alleges Dowry & Domestic Violence
Meghalaya separate IAS cadre
Big Move in Meghalaya: CM Conrad Sangma Seeks Separate IAS Cadre to Power Administrative Reforms”
SVPNPA Parade
Cybercrime, Terrorism, Human Rights: What BSF DG Daljit Singh Chaudhary Told New IPS Officers at SVPNPA Parade
Zorawar light tank
India’s Zorawar Light Tank Fires Nag Mk II Missile in Landmark Test — Ready for Army Induction by 2027
Bhoodan Land Dispute
Telangana HC Dismisses IAS, IPS Officers’ Pleas on Bhoodan Land Dispute in Nagaram
$7.4 billion for fighter jet engines
India’s $7.4B Engine Plan Aims to Break Free from Foreign Dependence - A Bold Leap Toward Atmanirbhar Defence
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
WhatsApp Image 2025-10-16 at 15.16
The Many Facets of Former IRS Officer and Author, Giselle Mehta | Video Interview
IDES Saquib Alam
Beyond IAS and IPS: The Inspiring Work of an IDES officer | Video Interview 
IDES Saquib Alam
UPSC Strategy & Mindset Tips from IDES Officer Saquib Alam | Video Interview 
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
Kushal Chaudhary RAS
From Lab Assistant’s Grit to Rajasthan Topper: How Kushal Chaudhary Topped RAS 2023 with Self-Study | Preparation, Strategy & Interview
Kushal Chaudhary, a farmer’s son and lab assistant from Ajmer, topped RAS 2023 through self-study, overcoming...
Ruchi Jat MPPSC
She Worked in Fields, Danced Ghoomar - Now She’ll Govern Districts: Ruchi Jat Cracks MPPSC 2024 with Rank 6, Becomes Deputy Collector
From a farmer's daughter in Pipalkhunta to securing 6th rank in MPPSC 2024, Ruchi Jat's inspiring journey...
VikramDeo Saryam MPPSC
He Couldn't Pay Engineering Fees, Now He’s a Deputy Collector: Meet Vikram Deo, Farmer’s Son Who Cracked MPPSC with Sheer Willpower
Vikram, a farmer’s son from Ramgovindpur, overcame financial hardships and years of setbacks to secure...
Social Media
IFS Parveen Kaswan
Heartbreak by the River: 15-Day-Old Elephant Calf Rejected by Mother, Rescued by IFS Parveen Kaswan and His Team
Jaldapra, West Bengal: In a moving incident that tugs at the heart, a 15-day-old elephant calf was rescued...
Ashwini Bhide IAS and Anand Mahindra
Who Is IAS Ashwini Bhide, Hailed as a Role Model for Mumbai Metro Transformation by Anand Mahindra?
From heritage to high-tech: Bhide’s leadership in Metro Line 3 earns public praise and admiration
World Rhino Day India
On World Rhino Day, IFS Officer Parveen Kaswan Shares Rare Insights - India Now Hosts 80% of the World’s One-Horned Rhinos
September 22 Marks Global Call for Rhino Conservation; India Holds 80% of World’s Greater One-Horned...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
C-390 Millennium
From Brazil to Bharat: C-390 Millennium to Be Made in India, Mahindra-Embraer Pact Boosts IAF’s Transport Capability
Nagaland merit-based IAS recruitment
Merit vs Backdoor Entry: Nagaland Officers Demand Restoration of Merit-Based IAS Recruitment Clause
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
WhatsApp Image 2025-10-16 at 15.16
IDES Saquib Alam
IDES Saquib Alam
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT