Odisha-born Indian Economic Service (IES) officer Kamala Kant Tripathy has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), NITI Aayog for a tenure of five years. His appointment was part of a major administrative reshuffle on March 21, 2025, which involved the transfer of 35 officers from various all-India services to new roles. He will succeed Pawan Kumar Sam, a 2005-batch IAS officer, in this prestigious position.
Before joining the EAC-PM, Kamala Kant Tripathy held several important roles in the Government of India. He served as Economic Adviser (Tuberculosis) in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, contributing to health economics and policy. He also worked as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Union Minister Amit Shah in the Ministry of Cooperation, where he played a crucial role in economic governance and policy formulation.
Born in Cuttack, Odisha, Tripathy has an impressive academic background. He completed his post-graduation in Economics from the erstwhile Ravenshaw College, followed by an LLB degree from Madhusudan Law College, Cuttack. He further pursued higher studies and obtained a Ph.D. in Management from IIT Delhi. His journey in civil services began when he secured third rank in the Odisha Civil Services Examination in 1997 and started his career as Additional Tehsildar in Kendrapada district.
In 1999, Kamala Kant Tripathy cleared the Indian Economic Service (IES) Examination, once again securing the third rank. Over the years, he has held key positions in government administration, specializing in economic policy and governance. His new role as Joint Secretary in EAC-PM is a testament to his expertise and experience in economic advisory and policy planning.
As a part of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, he will play a significant role in shaping India’s economic strategies and providing policy recommendations to the highest level of government. His appointment is a proud moment for Odisha-born bureaucrats, further solidifying their presence in India’s top administrative roles.
Odisha-born Indian Economic Service (IES) officer Kamala Kant Tripathy has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), NITI Aayog for a tenure of five years. His appointment was part of a major administrative reshuffle on March 21, 2025, which involved the transfer of 35 officers from various all-India services to new roles. He will succeed Pawan Kumar Sam, a 2005-batch IAS officer, in this prestigious position.
Before joining the EAC-PM, Kamala Kant Tripathy held several important roles in the Government of India. He served as Economic Adviser (Tuberculosis) in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, contributing to health economics and policy. He also worked as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Union Minister Amit Shah in the Ministry of Cooperation, where he played a crucial role in economic governance and policy formulation.
Born in Cuttack, Odisha, Tripathy has an impressive academic background. He completed his post-graduation in Economics from the erstwhile Ravenshaw College, followed by an LLB degree from Madhusudan Law College, Cuttack. He further pursued higher studies and obtained a Ph.D. in Management from IIT Delhi. His journey in civil services began when he secured third rank in the Odisha Civil Services Examination in 1997 and started his career as Additional Tehsildar in Kendrapada district.
In 1999, Kamala Kant Tripathy cleared the Indian Economic Service (IES) Examination, once again securing the third rank. Over the years, he has held key positions in government administration, specializing in economic policy and governance. His new role as Joint Secretary in EAC-PM is a testament to his expertise and experience in economic advisory and policy planning.
As a part of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, he will play a significant role in shaping India’s economic strategies and providing policy recommendations to the highest level of government. His appointment is a proud moment for Odisha-born bureaucrats, further solidifying their presence in India’s top administrative roles.
