Vivek Aggarwal (IAS)
Vivek Aggarwal 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.
Notable Posts Held
| Post | Organization | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Secretary to Government of India | Ministry of Culture, Government of India | 2025 till date |
|
Additional Secretary (Revenue) — Administration of Revenue (Headquarters), matters relating to Prevention of Money Laundering Act, NDPS Act, GST & Central Taxes, Economic Security Director Financial Intelligence Unit Head of Indian Delegation to Financial Action Task Force. Head of Tax Policy Research Unit. |
Ministry of Finance, Government of India | 2021 – 2025 |
| Joint Secretary / Additional Secretary in Agriculture and Cooperation. Served as Chief Executive Officer of PM Kisan and the National Farmer’s Welfare Programme Implementation Society, Led the initiative of Digital Agriculture and Agriculture Infrastructure Fund. | Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India | 2019 – 2021 |
| Concurrently held the charge as Secretary to Chief Minister | Government of Madhya Pradesh | 2009 – 2018 |
| Principal Secretary to GoMP | Department of Housing and Urban Development | 2015 – 2018 |
| Managing Director | MP Metro Rail Corporation, MP Urban Development Company | 2015 – 2018 |
| Commissioner and State Mission Director | Total Sanitation Campaign Smart Cities Mission AMRUT PM AWAAS | 2015 – 2018 |
| Managing Director and Secretary PWD | MP Road Development Corporation | 2010 – 2015 |
| Managing Director | MP Warehousing Corporation and MP Agriculture & Marketing Board | 2008 – 2010 |
| Collector & DM | Kapurthala (Punjab), Rajgarh, Ujjain & Indore in 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)