Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota’s tenure extended by six months

way2barak, Aug 22: The Central Government has approved a six-month extension for Dr Ravi Kota, the 1993-batch IAS officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, allowing him to continue as Chief Secretary of Assam until April 30, 2027.

The extension ensures continuity in the state’s top bureaucratic position at a time when Assam is pushing major infrastructure projects, investment initiatives, disaster management programmes and administrative reforms.

Dr Kota, who assumed charge as Chief Secretary on April 1, 2024, has spent more than two years leading the state’s administrative machinery. His career spans district administration, public finance, urban development, central government policymaking and international economic diplomacy, making him one of the most experienced officers in the Assam-Meghalaya cadre.

The latest extension means he will continue steering the state’s governance through April 2027, extending a career that has combined grassroots administration with national and international policy responsibilities.