Quick Info
| Profession | Civil Servant |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 14/02/1967 |
| Age | 59 years |
| Birthplace | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
Latest News about Sudhansh Pant
11/11/2025
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved Sudhansh Pant's move from Rajasthan's top bureaucracy to the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. He was to take charge as Secretary there from 1 December 2025, replacing Amit Yadav on his superannuation.
10/11/2025
The Centre recalled Sudhansh Pant from his role as Chief Secretary of Rajasthan and posted him as Secretary in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The change followed his stint as Chief Secretary from 1 January 2024 and came amid reports of friction in the state government.
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Bio/Wiki
| IAS Batch | 1991 |
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| IAS Cadre | Rajasthan |
| UPSC Rank | 45 |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Joseph's College, Nainital |
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| College/University | IIT Kharagpur |
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Personal Life
| Spouse Name | Not publicly disclosed |
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| Children | One daughter |
Career
| 1992: Collector and District Magistrate in districts including Jaisalmer, Jhunjhunu, Bhilwara, Jaipur, and Barmer | |
| Chairman and Managing Director of State Power Transmission Corporation, State Power Distribution Companies, and State Renewable Energy Corporation | |
| Principal Secretary, Forest and Environment Department, Rajasthan (December 2019) | |
| Additional Chief Secretary, Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), Rajasthan | |
| Member, Revenue Board, Rajasthan | |
| Director, Harish Chandra Mathur Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration | |
| Joint Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals (January 2018) | |
| Joint Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare (September 2014 to December 2019) | |
| Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways | |
| Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Department of Health and Family Welfare (June 2023) | |
| Chief Secretary of Rajasthan (late 2023/early 2024 to 2025) | |
| Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (December 2025 onwards) | |
| Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health (July 31, 2023 to 2024) | |
| Chief Secretary of Rajasthan (2024 to December 2025) | |
| Chief Secretary of Rajasthan (January 1, 2024 to December 2025) |
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/sudhanshu-pant |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sudhansh Pant is an Indian Administrative Services officer from the 1991 batch of the Rajasthan cadre. | |
| 2. On July 31, 2023, he assumed the role of Secretary for the Department of Health and Family Welfare at the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. | |
| 3. Pant initially worked as a corporate trainee in a multinational company in Mumbai after graduating from IIT Kharagpur. | |
| 4. He later left his job to prepare for the civil services exam and worked as a teacher in Nainital during his preparation. | |
| 5. In his first UPSC attempt, he got into revenue services, while in his second attempt, he secured the 45th rank and was assigned to the Rajasthan cadre. | |
| 6. Starting his career as a civil servant, Pant served as Collector and District Magistrate in districts like Jaisalmer, Jhunjhunu, Bhilwara, and Jaipur. | |
| 7. He also held roles such as Chairman and Managing Director of State Power Transmission Corporation and State Power Distribution Companies. | |
| 8. Pant has vast experience in the Cooperative Sector and has led multiple Co-operative Federations. | |
| 9. In January 2018, he became the Joint Secretary of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, where he worked on pharmaceutical policies and international cooperation matters. | |
| 10. From September 2014 to December 2019, Pant served at the Centre and played a crucial role in drafting bills related to the medical sector. | |
| 11. In December 2019, he became the principal secretary of the Forest and Environment Department in Rajasthan. | |
| 12. In June 2023, Pant was appointed as the Officer on Special Duty in the Department of Health and Family Welfare and later assumed the role of Union Health Secretary. | |
| 13. Pant has received numerous awards from the Government of Rajasthan, the Government of India, and the Election Commission of India throughout his career for his exceptional contributions. | |
| 14. During his tenure as Joint Secretary in the Health Ministry, he drafted the National Medical Commission Bill, which replaced the Medical Council of India, and planned 75 new medical colleges across India, including 15 in Rajasthan. | |
| 15. He was abruptly recalled from the Chief Secretary post in Rajasthan in late 2025 amid reported turf wars with the Chief Minister's Office and appointed as Secretary in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. | |
| 16. He was instrumental in creating drafts for crucial bills that led to the reduction of medicine and medical device prices in India. | |
| 17. During his time as Joint Secretary in the Union Ministry of Health, he also drafted the National Commission Bill and Allied Health Professionals Bill. |