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 |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
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 took effect from the date he assumed office, and it is co-terminous with the Prime Minister's term or until further orders, whichever is earlier. He joined the Prime Minister's Office alongside Principal Secretary-1 P. K. Mishra, drawing on his earlier 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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Family
| Children | Anwesha Das |
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| Uncle | Prananath Patnaik |
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. |
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