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Apurva Chandra Appointed as Health Secretary.

Appointments | Dated: 03 Feb 2026

Senior IAS officer Apurva Chandra has been appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. He was previously serving as the Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B). He is a 1988-batch IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Sanjay Jaju replaced him as the new I&B Secretary.
  • The appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
  • The Health Secretary plays a crucial role in public health policy implementation.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Appointee: Apurva Chandra.
  • Role: Health Secretary.
  • Batch: 1988 IAS.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare?

Correct Answer: Apurva Chandra

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Ministry of Health

  • Minister – Mansukh Mandaviya
  • HQ – New Delhi