Ajay Kumar Bhalla | |
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| 19thGovernor of Manipur | |
| Assumed office 3 January 2025 | |
| Chief Minister | N. Biren Singh President's rule(13 February 2025–present) |
| Preceded by | Lakshman Prasad Acharya(additional charge) |
| Home Secretary of India | |
| In office 22 August 2019 – 22 August 2024 | |
| Appointed by | Appointments Committee of the Cabinet |
| Preceded by | Rajiv Gauba |
| Succeeded by | Govind Mohan[1] |
| Secretary,Ministry of Power,Government of India | |
| In office July 2017 – July 2019 | |
| Preceded by | P. K. Pujari |
| Succeeded by | Sanjiv N. Sahai |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1960-11-26)26 November 1960 (age 64)[2] Jalandhar,Punjab,India |
| Alma mater | University of Delhi,University of Queensland |
| Occupation | Retired Civil servant |
Ajay Kumar Bhalla (born 26 November 1960) is a retired Indian bureaucrat andIAS officer of 1984 batch who is currently serving as theGovernor of Manipur. He previously served as theHome secretary of India having assumed the office on 23 August 2019, succeedingRajiv Gauba.[3][4] from Assam Meghalaya cadre. He served asHome Secretary of India for around five years there till 22 August 2024.[5] He hails fromJalandhar,Punjab,India.
Ajay Kumar Bhalla was appointed asManipur Governor on 24 December 2024.[6]
Ajay Kumar Bhalla was born on 26 November 1960 inJalandhar,Punjab,India. Before pursuing higher studies, he completed his early education inPunjab. Bhalla obtained his Master of Science degree inbotany from theUniversity of Delhi.[7] He further enhanced his academic qualifications by earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from theUniversity of Queensland inBrisbane,Australia.[8]
Ajay Kumar Bhalla is a 1984-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre.[9] Throughout his career, he has held several significant positions in the Indian government, showcasing his administrative expertise.
Bhalla was appointed as the Union Home Secretary on August 22, 2019.[10] His tenure has been marked by several significant events and challenges:
Bhalla's tenure asHome Secretary has been extended multiple times, with his fourth extension in August 2023 set to keep him in office till August 22, 2024. This will make him only the secondUnion home secretary to complete five years in office and thereafter, he retired.[10]
Prior to his appointment as Home Secretary, Bhalla held several key positions in the Indian government:
