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Rajit Punhani takes charge as CEO, FSSAI
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Tuesday, 02 September, 2025, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Ashwani Maindola, New Delhi
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Rajit Punhani, a 1991-batch IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, took charge as Chief Executive Officer, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), on Monday.
He has replaced GKV Rao who got retired on August 31.
With over three decades of administrative experience across various capacities, Punhani has been engaged in reforms in public policy, finance, social security, taxation, health, energy, security and governance.
Until recently, Punhani served as Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, where he oversaw initiatives to align the skilling ecosystem with industry demands and global competitiveness. Prior to that he was Secretary, Rajya Sabha and CEO Sansad TV.
An Economics (Hons) graduate from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, Punhani has done MBA in Finance from Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.
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