Quick Info
| Profession | IAS Officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/11/1961 |
| Age | 64 years |
| Birthplace | The Keleston Residency, Longwood, Shimla |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Tarun Kapoor
04/06/2026
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved a one-year extension of Tarun Kapoor's tenure as Adviser to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Prime Minister's Office. The extension, reported in early June 2026, takes effect from 10 June 2026 and runs for one year or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
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Bio/Wiki
| Political Inclination | Bharatiya Janata Party |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Bald |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | University of Delhi |
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| Qualification | Electrical Engineering |
| Additional Qualification | M.B.A. in Business Administration |
Personal Life
| School | Central School, Yol Cantt, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Shakti Luther (Associate Professor at HP University) |
Family
| Wife | Shakti Luther (Associate Professor at HP University) |
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Career
| Civil Services Batch | 1987 |
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| Cadre | Himachal Pradesh |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Tarun Kapoor, a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, served as the Secretary of Petroleum and Natural Gas for the Government of India. | |
| 2. He was appointed as an advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 2 May 2022. | |
| 3. Before becoming the Petroleum Secretary, he held the position of Vice-Chairman at the Delhi Development Authority. | |
| 4. Tarun Kapoor has experience in various departments of the Government of Himachal Pradesh like Power, Environment & Forests, Food and Civil Supplies, Excise, and PWD as Additional Chief Secretary. | |
| 5. Between 2011 and 2016, he worked as the Joint Secretary in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy focusing on the National Solar Mission. | |
| 6. Known for promoting solar energy in India, Tarun Kapoor earned the nickname 'IAS Solar Man.' | |
| 7. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he played a key role in implementing the free LPG cylinders-to-households scheme and was recognized as 'Modi’s man.' |
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