Vivek Aggarwal (IAS)
Secretary, Ministry Of Culture
Vivek Aggarwal (IAS) is a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1994 batch, belonging to the Madhya Pradesh cadre. As of 2025, he serves as the Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Culture.
Career Highlights
Vivek Aggarwal has held several key positions in the Government of India, Government of Punjab and the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
In April 2025, he was appointed as Secretary, Ministry of Culture. Prior to this, he served as Additional Secretary in the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, where he also held the additional responsibility of Director, Financial Intelligence Unit – India (FIU-IND).
Earlier, he served as Additional Secretary in the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and as Joint Secretary in the same department.
Promotion
In 2025, Aggarwal was promoted to the Chief Secretary grade within the Madhya Pradesh cadre, reflecting his seniority and distinguished administrative career.
Reputation and Role
Aggarwal is recognized for his expertise in public administration, fiscal management, and policy implementation, contributing significantly to areas such as revenue administration, infrastructure development, agriculture reforms, and financial intelligence.
Administration of Revenue (HQ), Prevention of Money Laundering Act, NDPS Act, GST & Central Taxes, Economic Security. Director, Financial Intelligence Unit; Head of Indian Delegation to FATF; Head of Tax Policy Research Unit
Ministry of Agriculture, CEO of PM-Kisan & National Farmer's Welfare Programme Implementation Society; Led Digital Agriculture & Agriculture Infrastructure Fund.
Department of Housing & Urban Development
Metro Rail Corporation, MP Urban Development Company
Sanitation Campaign, Smart Cities Mission, AMRUT, PM Awaas
MP Road Development Corporation
Warehousing Corporation & MP Agriculture & Marketing Board
Kapurthala (Punjab), Rajgarh, Ujjain & Indore (Madhya Pradesh)
Other Experience
Vast experience in Management of infrastructure projects especially under Public Private Partnership.
Specifically worked in the highway sector, urban development & agriculture marketing.
Established Atal Indore City Transport Service, SEZ Indore, Crystal IT Park, Indore BRT Corridor, Readymade Garments Complex, Super Corridor Indore, MP Metro Corporation, MP Urban Development Company etc.
Details of Educational Qualification
B.Com, LLB (Punjab University, Chandigarh) CS(Inter), Institute of Companies Secretaries of India
Course on Globalization and International Financial Systems, London School of Economics (Gurukul Scholarship for Leadership and Excellence)