Meet Amit Khare, the man behind NEP and IT Rules, now in his third stint with PMO

Amit Khare, a bureaucrat known for his ‘factors’, has been reappointed as Advisor to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) for another two years.

A retired 1985-batch IAS officer from the Jharkhand cadre has been entrusted with overseeing social sector policy in the PMO for the third time since his first appointment in October 2021.

He was instrumental in finalizing at least two of the most high-profile government policies in recent times – the National Education Policy (NEP) and the Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Code of Ethics), 2021.

Following his retirement as Secretary of Higher Education on September 30, 2021, Khare’s term at the PMO was extended beyond October 12, 2023, to coincide with the term of the Prime Minister or until further orders.

Khare’s distinguished career includes key positions such as secretary in the ministries of information and broadcasting and education. As I&B Secretary, Khare played a key role in bringing in key changes in digital media regulations.

Khare, as the Chaibasa District Magistrate, had exposed the fodder scam involving former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav.

Khare also served as Principal Secretary for Finance and Planning in Jharkhand, contributing to the state’s financial planning and economic strategies.

He was also Vice-Chancellor of Ranchi University, responsible for improving the quality of higher education. He previously served as deputy commissioner in West Singhbhum and East Singhbhum.

His insights and guidance are considered valuable in advancing the government’s agenda and addressing key national challenges.