A. K. Sharma (Indian IAS officer) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	IAS officer, Politician
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	11/07/1962
Age	64 years
Birthplace	Kajha Khurd, District-Mau, Uttar Pradesh

Latest News about A. K. Sharma

20/05/2026

A. K. Sharma drew attention after a social media controversy over claims that he used a large convoy during district tours. He publicly denied the allegations on X and said he uses a much smaller vehicle arrangement, while also indicating that legal action would follow over a fake reel circulating online.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Arvind Kumar Sharma

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	University of Allahabad
Qualifications	BA in Political Science, Philosophy & Economics MA in Political Science

Personal Life

Religion/Religious Views	Born into a religious family, worships various Hindu deities
School	DAV Inter College, Mau

Relationships & More

Marital Status

Married

Marriage Date

March, 1987

Family

Wife/Spouse

Kiran Sharma

Children

Abhinav Sharma
Chitra Sharma

Parents

Father	Shri Shivmurti Sharma
Mother	Shrimati Shanti Sharma

Siblings

A. K. Sharma has three brothers. He is the eldest sibling.

Career

Positions Held	Assistant Collector Additional Registrar - Cooperatives / Agriculture & Cooperation District Development Officer, Vadodara Commissioner, Mehsana Joint M D - Mines / Mines & Minerals District Collector, Kheda Deputy Secretary, Gandhinagar Joint Commissioner, Vadodara - Rehabilitation / Home Additional Commissioner- Industries Secretary to Chief Minister, General Administration Secretary to Chief Minister, Personnel management N.A. Joint Secretary Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Joint Secretary in Prime Minister’s Office Additional Secretary in Prime Minister’s Office Secretary - Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, New Delhi Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) District Magistrate, Mehsana Managing Director of Industrial Extension Bureau (iNDEXTb) CEO, Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB) Member of Legislative Council (MLC), Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister for Energy and Urban Development, Uttar Pradesh
Political Party	Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Political Journey	Joined BJP in Uttar Pradesh as MLC in January 2021 Appointed Vice President of UP BJP in June 2021 Currently serving as Cabinet Minister in Uttar Pradesh Appointed Cabinet Minister for Energy and Urban Development in Uttar Pradesh in September 2022
Awards, Honours, Achievements	Awarded BEST DDO in 1993-94 by the Government of Gujarat Certificate of honour for contribution to Human Resettlement and Rehabilitation Certificate of honour for contribution to the cause of Human Resettlement and Rehabilitation associated with Sardar Sarovar (Narmada) Water Resources Project by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India

Favourites

Writer	Firaq Gorakhpuri
Singer	Jagjit Singh Chitra Singh

Social Media

Twitter	https://x.com/aksharmaBharat
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/aksharmabharat

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. A. K. Sharma is an Indian politician and former IAS officer.
2. He actively participated in extracurricular activities during his college years.
3. Sharma's father had a significant impact on their village's development.
4. His son was born on the same day his UPSC results were announced.
5. Sharma prepared for the UPSC exam while working as a lecturer at the University of Allahabad.
6. During the pandemic, he served as the 'Covid Prabhari' for Varanasi district.
7. A. K. Sharma worked closely with Narendra Modi for 20 years, starting from Modi's tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2001.
8. He played a key role in organizing the Vibrant Gujarat summits and relocating the Tata Nano plant to Sanand, Gujarat in 2008.

A. K. Sharma IAS officer, Politician Indian Kajha Khurd, District-Mau, Uttar Pradesh