Defence secretary Giridhar Aramane
On April 30, 2020, Indian Administrative Service Officer (IAS) (AP:88) Shri Giridhar Aramane was named Secretary of the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH). Prior to becoming Secretary of MoRTH, he served as Additional Secretary of the Cabinet Secretariat.
Shri Aramane completed his M.Tech at IIT Madras and his B.Tech at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University in Hyderabad, both in civil engineering. Additionally, he received his M.A. in Economics from Kakatheya University in Warangal.That lead to best Technology world.
Over the course of his 32 years in the Indian Administrative Service, Shri Aramane has held a number of significant positions in both the Andhra Pradesh State Government and the Central Government. As Additional Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat, Shri Aramane oversaw the work of Cabinet Affairs.
In addition to the Cabinet Secretariat, Shri Aramane oversaw the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas’s Exploration Division and served as the Executive Director in charge of the Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority’s inspections. He held positions as Managing Director of the AP State Finance Corporation, Secretary (Finance Department), and Principal Secretary in the Urban Development Department of the Andhra Pradesh government. In addition, he served as the district manager and collector for Khammam and Chittoor.
Who is present Defence Secretary of India?
| Name | Designation | Fax |
|---|---|---|
| Shri Giridhar Aramane, IAS (AP:88) | Defence Secretary | 23010044 |
| Shri S.B. Naithani | Principal Staff Officer to Defence Secretary | 23010044 |
| Smt. Radha Sridharan | Sr. PPS to Defence Secretary | 23010044 |
Giridhar Aramane, the Indian Defence Secretary, advocates for reforms in the defence sector in Berlin while interacting with the German defence industry.
In a conversation with the German Defense Industry in Berlin today, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane emphasized the recent reforms that have made India an attractive destination for defense industry investments. The Defence Secretary emphasized that India is gradually becoming the next Asian center for defence research, manufacturing, and maintenance in his interactions with the Federal Association of the German Security and Defence Industry. Several German defense corporations were in attendance, as represented by their senior executives. A lively conversation about business and investment opportunities took place.
India standing against a bully: Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane
Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane made reference to the situation resulting from China’s military aggression at the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh on Wednesday, saying that India is fighting a “bully” in a very “determined fashion”. He made these comments in response to a query during an interactive INDUS-X Summit session.
According to Aramane, the US and India have the potential to significantly influence the Indo-Pacific’s geopolitical environment and advance prosperity, peace, and stability in the area.
“The possibility that we may encounter a similar situation to what we faced in 2020 is keeping us active all the time,” he stated.
Aramane Giridhar, the secretary of defense, receives a work extension to October of next year.
The extension of Aramane Giridhar, the secretary of the Department of Defense, was approved by the Union Cabinet’s Appointments Committee on Wednesday. He is over the age of superannuation for this extension.
In June of this year, Aramane Giridhar was scheduled to retire following her 60-year superannuation.
Giridhar will hold his position until October 31, 2024, or until further instruction, whichever comes first, according to the announcement.
Shri Giridhar Aramane, Defence Secretary being welcomed by Shri Ajay Kumar Sharma, the then Director General Defence Estates.
India is standing against a “bully” in a very “determined fashion”, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane said on Wednesday, referring to the situation arising out of China’s military assertiveness along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh.
His remarks came while replying to a question during an interactive session at the INDUS-X Summit.
Here are the top quotes from Giridhar Aramane’s address:
- The possibility that we may encounter a similar situation to what we faced in 2020 is keeping us active all the time.
- India is giving a face off to our neighbour in almost all the fronts we have with them, wherever there is a mountain pass, we are stationed there… and wherever there is a road we have to be there. So that way we are there standing against a bully in a very determined fashion.
- In navigating the complex dynamics of this region, India and the US find themselves as key stakeholders, bound by shared values and common interests.
