Rajesh Aggarwal
Rajesh Aggarwal | |
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Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, Chief Secretary of Maharashtra | |
| Chief Secretary of Maharashtra | |
| Assumed office 1 December 2025 | |
| Appointed by | Government of Maharashtra |
| Chief Minister | Devendra Fadnavis |
| Preceded by | Rajesh Kumar Meena |
| Secretary of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment | |
| In office August 2022 – November 2025 | |
| Appointed by | Appointments Committee of the Cabinet |
| Preceded by | Anjali Bhawra |
| Succeeded by | V. Vidyavathi[1] |
| Secretary of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship | |
| In office September 2021 – August 2022 | |
| Appointed by | Appointments Committee of the Cabinet |
| Preceded by | Praveen Kumar |
| Succeeded by | Atul Kumar Tiwari |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rajesh Aggarwal 12 November 1966 |
| Alma mater | (B.Tech) IIT Delhi |
| Occupation | Bureaucrat |
Rajesh Aggarwal (born 12 November 1966) is an Indian Administrative Service officer of 1989 batch from Maharashtra cadre who is currently serving as the Chief Secretary of Maharashtra since December 1, 2025. He previously served as Secretary of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and as the Secretary of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in the Central Government of India. [3][4][5]
Early life and education
Rajesh Aggarwal was born on 12 November 1966 in Jalandhar, India.[6] He completed his B.Tech degree in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Delhi in 1987.[5]
References
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- ^ "Rajesh Aggarwal is new Maharashtra Chief Secretary". The Indian Express. 29 November 2025. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ "Rajesh Aggarwal to take charge as Chief Secretary on Sunday". Hindustan Times. 29 November 2025. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ a b "Rajesh Aggarwal next Maharashtra chief secretary". India Masterminds. 30 October 2025. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ "From IIT Delhi to IAS officer: Who is Rajesh Aggarwal, now trusted with key role in Maharashtra? Know all about him". News24. 30 November 2025. Retrieved 30 November 2025.