Govind Mohan

Govind Mohan is a 1989-batch Indian Administrative Service officer from Sikkim cadre who has been serving as the Home Secretary of India since from 23 August 2024.

Early life

Mohan was born on 21 September 1965 in Uttar Pradesh. His father worked in the public work department as chief engineer.

Education

Mohan completed his primary education at St. Joseph's College, Uttarakhand, and St. Francis' College, graduating in March 1982.
Afterward, Mohan earned his B.Tech degree from IIT BHU after studying there from July 1982 to March 1986. He then earned an M.B.A from the IIM Ahmedabad after studying there July 1986 to March 1988.

Career

Mohan has previously served in the Government of India as the Secretary of the Ministry of Culture. He was also the Joint Secretary/Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the Joint Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance.
He worked as the divisional head of the Union Territories, and has also been the Principal Resident Commissioner of the Government of Sikkim.