Sat Feb 22 16:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Shaktikanta Das Appointed Prime Minister Modi’s Principal Secretary
**New Delhi, [Date]** – Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been appointed as the Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government announced today. The appointment, confirmed by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, will last until the end of the Prime Minister’s term or further notice.
Das, who served as RBI Governor for six years starting in December 2018, brings extensive experience in governance spanning four decades. His career includes significant roles in both central and state governments, covering finance, taxation, industries, and infrastructure. Notably, he led the RBI’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, implementing a range of monetary and regulatory policies to bolster India’s financial stability.
In other government news, the tenure of NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam has been extended by one year, commencing February 24, 2025. Subrahmanyam, a retired IAS officer, was initially appointed to the position for two years in February 2023.
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