Amandeep Singh Bhatia has assumed the position of Logistics Secretary, Logistics and Trade, at the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) within the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Bhatia, a 1993 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Nagaland Cadre, brings a wealth of experience to his new role.
With a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and a Postgraduate degree in International Development Policy, Bhatia has held various significant positions both in the State of Nagaland and under the Government of India. In Nagaland, he served as the Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister and Development Commissioner, overseeing key portfolios including Personnel and General Administration, Administrative Reforms, and Development of the North Eastern Region (NER) and North East Policy.
Before his current appointment, Bhatia was Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce, where he contributed to various national and international trade initiatives. His extensive experience in both state and central government roles is expected to be instrumental in advancing India’s logistics and trade sectors, crucial for the country’s economic growth and global trade integration.
