Deepak Bagla takes charge as Mission Director of Atal Innovation Mission

New Delhi: NITI Aayog has announced the appointment of Deepak Bagla as the new Mission Director of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM). A seasoned leader with over three decades of experience spanning investment promotion, banking, policy advisory, and institutional development, Bagla’s appointment comes at a significant juncture as AIM enters an expanded phase of its mandate.

PSU Watch is now on Whatsapp Channels. Click here to join

Before assuming this role, Bagla served as the Managing Director and CEO of Invest India, the Government of India’s national investment promotion and facilitation agency. Under his leadership, Invest India garnered numerous global recognitions and played a pivotal role in supporting the country's entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem. His tenure also saw India strengthening its position as a preferred investment destination.

Bagla has contributed to multiple high-level government committees and represented India at global platforms, including his tenure as President of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA). His professional journey spans across the private sector, multilateral institutions, and government, giving him a unique cross-sectoral perspective.

An alumnus of St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, Bagla also holds Master’s degrees in International Diplomacy and International Trade & Finance from Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.

On taking charge, Bagla said, “It is a privilege to join Atal Innovation Mission at this pivotal moment. As AIM enters a new phase with an expanded mandate, there is immense opportunity to further strengthen India’s innovation landscape. I look forward to working collaboratively with government, industry, academia, and civil society to nurture a robust ecosystem that drives inclusive growth and positions India at the forefront of global innovation and deliver on the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of a Viksit Bharat.”

The Atal Innovation Mission continues to be a cornerstone of the Government of India’s strategy to foster innovation and entrepreneurship across sectors. With a renewed mandate approved by the Union Cabinet, AIM is poised to scale its efforts through targeted, outcome-driven initiatives aligned with the nation's development priorities.

(PSU Watch– India's Business News centre that places the spotlight on PSUs, Bureaucracy, Defence and Public Policy is now on Google News. Click here to follow. Also, join PSU Watch Channel in your Telegram. You may also follow us on Twitter here and stay updated.)