Govind Mohan (IAS)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Govind Mohan

• In 2017, Govind Mohan attended the Phase V Mid Career Training Programme.

• During his stint in the Ministry of Culture, he managed issues related to art, culture, and heritage conservation.

• While leading the Union Territories division, Govind Mohan addressed cases such as service issues for the AGMUT cadre of IAS and IPS, implementing government programs in the UTs, and legal matters related to service and constitutional issues, including those involving the Delhi Police.

• In another role, Govind Mohan was responsible for processing foreign investment proposals, revising India’s gold policy, coordinating bilateral investment treaties, and developing policies to promote private investment, mainly in infrastructure, housing, and MSMEs.

• As head of international economic relations, he coordinated India’s policy in multilateral forums like the G20, BRICS, ASEAN, and OECD.

  

• Govind Mohan has also served as the Principal Resident Commissioner, communicating with Union government agencies and fast-tracking Sikkim government proposals.

• He held the positions of Principal Secretary of Information Technology and Information and Public Relations Departments for the Government of Sikkim and Chairman of Teesta Urja Limited in Gangtok and New Delhi.

• Govind Mohan has served as joint secretary and additional secretary in the Union Home Ministry and was appointed Secretary to the Ministry of Culture in October 2021.

  

• In August 2023, his tenure was extended for another year, marking his fourth extension since his scheduled retirement in November 2020. His first extension was on 17 October 2020 until 22 August 2021.

• On 14 August 2024, he was appointed as an Officer on Special Duty in the Ministry of Home Affairs and later became the Home Secretary.

• During his time in office, Govind Mohan handled the 2024 Assembly election in Jammu & Kashmir and directed internal security issues, including the impact of unrest in Bangladesh.