B. K. Chaturvedi
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B. K. Chaturvedi is an Indian civil servant. He is former cabinet secretary
, Government of India. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan
in 2010 for his contribution to the field of civil services. He belongs to 1966 batch of IAS.
In 2004, Manmohan Singh
the Prime Minister of India picked up 1966 batch IAS
, Chaturvedi from Allahabad
as the top bureaucrat of the country.
He is presently a Member, Planning Commission, Government of India. He is also a Member, Thirteenth Finance Commission since November, 2007.
Cabinet Secretary
A Cabinet Secretary is almost always a senior official who provides services and advice to a Cabinet of Ministers. In many countries, the position can have considerably wider functions and powers, including general responsibility for the entire civil service...
, Government of India. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan
Padma Bhushan
The Padma Bhushan is the third highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan, but comes before the Padma Shri. It is awarded by the Government of India.-History:...
in 2010 for his contribution to the field of civil services. He belongs to 1966 batch of IAS.
Early life
B. K. Chaturvedi was born in Uttar Pradesh. He holds a Masters Degree in Physics from Allahabad University, with specialization in Electronics. he studied Public Administration from Manchester University, U.K. (1978).Career
Before joining an IAS, Chaturvedi was a professor of physics at the Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College, Allahabad.In 2004, Manmohan Singh
Manmohan Singh
Manmohan Singh is the 13th and current Prime Minister of India. He is the only Prime Minister since Jawaharlal Nehru to return to power after completing a full five-year term. A Sikh, he is the first non-Hindu to occupy the office. Singh is also the 7th Prime Minister belonging to the Indian...
the Prime Minister of India picked up 1966 batch IAS
Indian Administrative Service
The Indian Administrative Service is the administrative civil service of the Government of India. It is one of the three All India Services....
, Chaturvedi from Allahabad
Allahabad
Allahabad , or Settled by God in Persian, is a major city of India and is one of the main holy cities of Hinduism. It was renamed by the Mughals from the ancient name of Prayaga , and is by some accounts the second-oldest city in India. It is located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,...
as the top bureaucrat of the country.
He is presently a Member, Planning Commission, Government of India. He is also a Member, Thirteenth Finance Commission since November, 2007.