ACC Appoints Parag Jain as New Chief of Research & Analysis Wing (R&AW), Term Starting July 1, 2025.
Appointment
On June 28, 2025, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of Parag Jain, a 1989‑batch IPS officer (Punjab cadre), as the new Secretary of the Research & Analysis Wing (R&AW). He will commence a two‑year tenure on July 1, succeeding Ravi Sinha.
- Parag Jain currently leads the Aviation Research Centre (ARC)—R&AW’s technical wing responsible for aerial surveillance and imagery intelligence. His elevation reflects his two‑decade experience in both technical and human intelligence domains, with specific handling of Pakistan‑linked operations.
- He is best known for his strategic role in Operation Sindoor, during which ARC provided critical inputs for precision strikes on terrorist training camps in Pakistan. This operation showcased his deep expertise in technical intelligence and operational planning.
Main Point :- (i) Parag Jain 's background includes key assignments in counter-terror operations in Punjab, tenure on the Pakistan desk, and leading intelligence during the Abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu & Kashmir. He has also served in Indian missions in Sri Lanka and Canada, where he worked on info‑gathering and counter‑terrorism.
(ii) A recipient of the Police Medal for Meritorious Service (2005), Jain is noted for his discreet leadership style and operational rigor. His appointment, effective July 1 2025, reaffirms continuity and enhanced focus on external intelligence, highlighting India’s strategic commitment amid evolving geopolitical challenges.
About Research & Analysis Wing (R&AW)
Founders: R. N. Kao, Indira Gandhi
Headquarters: New Delhi
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