Bhuvnesh Kumar, an IAS officer from the 1995 Uttar Pradesh cadre, has taken over as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). He will also continue to serve as Additional Secretary in MeitY, handling critical responsibilities, including cyber laws and matters related to UIDAI.
Kumar takes over from Amit Agrawal, who was recently appointed as the pharma secretary.
Kumar’s Notable Career Milestones
About Bhuvnesh Kumar
- Educational Background: Bhuvnesh Kumar graduated as a gold medalist from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra.
- Career Journey: Kumar began his administrative service in December 1993 and has held pivotal positions both in Uttar Pradesh and at the Central Government.
- Previous Roles in Uttar Pradesh:
- Assistant Magistrate and Assistant Collector, Mahoba (1996).
- Joint Magistrate, Meerut (1997).
- District Magistrate, Hamirpur (2001) and Kaushambi (2002).
- Principal Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development, and Fisheries.
- Secretary of Finance, MSME, and Technical Education.
- Divisional Commissioner, Land Revenue.
- Central Government Roles:
- Joint Secretary, MeitY, overseeing technology initiatives and governance.
| Position | Details |
|---|---|
| Assistant Magistrate & Collector, Mahoba | Joined in December 1993 |
| Joint Magistrate, Meerut | Appointed in 1997 |
| District Magistrate, Kaushambi | Held position in 2002 |
| Principal Secretary, Animal Husbandry | Uttar Pradesh Government |
| Secretary Finance, MSME, and Tech Education | Uttar Pradesh Government |
| Divisional Commissioner, Land Revenue | Uttar Pradesh Government |
| Joint Secretary, MeitY | Central Government |
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About UIDAI
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), established under MeitY, manages the Aadhaar ecosystem. It is responsible for:
- Issuing Aadhaar numbers.
- Maintaining the Central Identities Data Repository (CIDR), India’s largest biometric and demographic database.
- Developing and implementing identity verification policies.
Under Kumar’s leadership, UIDAI will focus on:
- Strengthening Aadhaar-based services.
- Enhancing data security and user accessibility.
- Expanding Aadhaar’s integration across government and private sectors.
Kumar’s Dual Role and Expertise
Bhuvnesh Kumar brings a wealth of experience to UIDAI, balancing his dual role as Additional Secretary in MeitY and CEO of UIDAI. His expertise in technology governance and administrative leadership will ensure seamless functioning of Aadhaar-related operations and policy-making.
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