Quick Info
| Profession | Retd. Civil Servant |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 26/02/1957 |
| Age | 69 years |
| Birthplace | Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India |
Latest News about Shaktikanta Das
22/02/2025
Shaktikanta Das was appointed Principal Secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after completing his term as RBI Governor in December 2024. The appointment was made effective from the day he assumed office, and his tenure was set to continue with the Prime Minister's term or until further orders. He joined the Prime Minister's Office after serving in senior economic and administrative roles in the Government of India.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Being the 25th Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | White |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| School | Demonstration Multipurpose School, Bhubaneswar |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Reading, Writing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Not Known | ||
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Career
| Civil Service |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shaktikanta Das has a career spanning over three decades in the Indian Administrative Services. | |
| 2. He is fluent in Oriya, English, Hindi, and Tamil. | |
| 3. After schooling in Bhubaneswar, he pursued higher studies in Delhi. | |
| 4. Mr. Das holds a BA and MA in History from St. Stephen's College. | |
| 5. He played a significant role in formulating financial policies as a member of the 15th Finance Commission after his retirement. | |
| 6. Das, together with Urjit Patel, supervised the introduction of new currency notes following demonetization. |