Shri Bidyut Bihari Swain, takes Oath of office and secrecy as member of UPSC on 1 June 2023

Shri Bidyut Bihari Swain, takes Oath of office and secrecy as member of UPSC on 1 June 2023

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: June 03 2023

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  • Union Public Service Commission Chairman Dr Manoj Soni administered him the oath of office and secrecy
  • Shri Bidyut B. Swain joined the Indian Administrative Service in 1988 in the Gujarat cadre. Between 1989 and 2018, Shri Swain served the Government of Gujarat in various capacities, in districts and at the state level. CEO of Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board, Primary Education Secretary, Industries Commissioner, VC and MD, Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation and Chief Electoral Officer, State of Gujarat were among his important postings.
  • He joined the Government of India in 2018 as Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce as Additional Secretary in charge of Special Economic Zones, India's trade negotiations with CIS countries, export insurance and also served in various capacities such as Chairman of Kimberley Protocol and Commissioner General of India, World Expo-Dubai.
  • In 2020, he worked with the Trade Policy Division, CIS and Oceania Divisions with the additional charge of Director General of Trade Treatments.
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