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Politics
Ashok Barnwal Takes Charge
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 23 Jul 2026, 06:17 PM
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Ashok Barnwal, a 1991 batch IAS officer, has taken over as the 36th Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh. Anurag Jain has been assigned the role of CEO at Niti Aayog.
In a significant development, Ashok Barnwal has assumed the office of the Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh. This change marks a new chapter in the state's administrative landscape. As a seasoned bureaucrat with a wealth of experience, Barnwal is expected to bring about meaningful changes in the state's governance. His predecessor, Anurag Jain, has moved on to take up a new role as the CEO of Niti Aayog, a think tank that plays a crucial role in shaping the country's policy framework.