New Delhi: Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das was on Saturday appointed as Principal Secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, news agency ANI reported. According to official notification, his appointment will take effect from the date he assumes office.
“His appointment will be co-terminus with the term of the Prime Minister or until further orders, whichever is earlier”, the notification reads.
Former RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, appointed as Principal Secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. pic.twitter.com/uUWt7SfLjj
— ANI (@ANI) February 22, 2025
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During his tenure as the RBI Governor, Das was instrumental in steering the Indian economy through turbulent times, including during the COVID-19 pandemic and global economic uncertainties.