New Delhi: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the ex-post facto assignment of additional charge of Director General of Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, to Ajay Bhadoo (IAS).
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Bhadoo, who is currently serving as Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce, has been entrusted with the additional charge for the period from April 21, to October 20, 2025, or until a regular incumbent is appointed, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
An Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1999 batch from the Gujarat cadre, Bhadoo has over two decades of experience in policy formulation and implementation across diverse sectors, including urban infrastructure development.
Bhadoo holds a degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s in Business Law from the prestigious National Law School of India University, Bengaluru.
In August 2024, Bhadoo was appointed as Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce. Previously, he served as the Deputy Election Commissioner at the Election Commission of India. His extensive career also includes a tenure as Joint Secretary to the former President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, and leadership roles such as CEO of the Gujarat Maritime Board and Commissioner of Rajkot and Vadodara Municipal Corporations.
The DGFT plays a crucial role in formulating and implementing India’s foreign trade policy to promote exports and regulate trade in line with national priorities.
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