Shri Piyush Goyal, a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Nagaland cadre, assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Mines today. Prior to this assignment, Shri Goyal served as the Chief Executive Officer of NATGRID under Ministry of Home Affairs.

Shri Piyush Goyal succeeds Shri V.L. Kantha Rao, IAS (1992 batch), who is currently serving as Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.

Shri Piyush Goyal, IAS (1994 batch, Nagaland cadre) has assumed charge as Secretary, @MinesMinIndia . Prior to this, Shri Goyal served as CEO, NATGRID under @HMOIndia

Ministry of Mines extends a warm welcome to Shri Piyush Goyal, IAS. pic.twitter.com/4fWrsPlW6D

— Ministry of Mines (@MinesMinIndia) September 4, 2025

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