Ashutosh Agnihotri


Ashutosh Agnihotri is an Indian poet, writer and Indian Administrative Service officer of the 1999 batch. He is currently chairman and managing director of Food Corporation of India. He is also the Chairman of the Central Warehousing Corporation.

Early life and education

Agnihotri was born on 11 March 1974 in Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh.
He completed his schooling at Sir Padampat Singhania Education Centre in Kanpur. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master’s degree in English Literature from Christ Church College, Kanpur University. In 2016, he also earned a Master’s degree in Public Management and Governance from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Works

Agnihotri has served in various key roles across both the state and central governments. His career began in the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, where he held the positions of Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate in Dibrugarh, Nalbari, and Kamrup districts. He also served as Commissioner and Secretary to the Government of Assam.
From 2020 to 2025, he served as Joint Secretary and later as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Notable work

Os Ki ThapakiKucch Adhure ShabdThe Light of Love and Other Stories
  • ''Spandan''