Quick Info
| Profession | Civil Servant |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/10/1979 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Gurugram, Haryana, India |
Latest News about Amit Kataria
22/08/2026
A contempt notice was reported against Amit Kataria for alleged non-compliance with a High Court order in Chhattisgarh. The matter involved his role as state health secretary and added to the legal and administrative pressure around his department.
01/08/2026
A breach-of-privilege notice was filed in the Lok Sabha against Amit Kataria after allegations of misconduct led to a confrontation between a BJP MP and the Chhattisgarh bureaucracy. The notice placed him under political scrutiny in the state while he was serving as Health Secretary.
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Bio/Wiki
| Service | Indian Administrative Service (IAS) |
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| Batch | 2004 |
| Cadre | Chhattisgarh |
| Current Position | Secretary, Public Health and Family Welfare and Medical Education, Chhattisgarh |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 3" (191 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Delhi Public School, R. K. Puram, New Delhi |
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| College/University | Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi |
| Qualification | B.Tech in Electrical Engineering |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobby | Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Retired Government School Teacher |
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| Siblings | Brother - Anil Kataria (Businessman) |
| Spouse | Asmita Handa (Commercial Pilot) |
| Children | Daughter - Myra Kataria |
Career
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Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-kataria-4b9a9671 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. In 2003, he achieved the 18th rank in the UPSC examination. | |
| 2. He began his career as an IAS officer with a nominal salary of just Rs 1. | |
| 3. As of 2024, much of his income is derived from investments in his family's real estate business. | |
| 4. In 2015, he received recognition from the Government of India for his contributions to the National Literacy Mission in Bastar district. | |
| 5. After assuming the position of IAS officer, he made efforts to enhance educational opportunities for underprivileged children in Chhattisgarh. | |
| 6. In 2015, while serving as District Collector of Bastar, he faced a show-cause notice for wearing sunglasses during a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, breaching protocol. |