PERSONAL TOUCH
Because he has brought quality to the entire process of postings of officials in central government under the leadership of additional principal secretary, P.K. Mishra
Because as the most senior IAS officer in the PMO, he is one of its main links with the bureaucracy across ministries. Complaints first come to him before travelling up the chain to P.K. Mishra
SECRET SINGER Known to break into song at family gatherings. Is a huge Lata Mangeshkar fan. Favourite number: ‘O sajana, barkha bahaar aayi’