Shri Rahul Sharma, IAS (Jharkhand Cadre, 1998 Batch), is the Joint Secretary in the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, overseeing Establishment, General Administration, Homoeopathy, RTI & Policy Coordination, Official Language, and AYUSH Education Policy–III. A reform-oriented administrator with deep expertise in governance and institutional policy, he leads key initiatives for administrative efficiency, transparency, and modernization within the AYUSH Ministry, ensuring effective integration of Homoeopathy and traditional medicine with national health priorities.
Joint Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH
2023 – Present |
📅 Appointed: 2023
👔 Designation: Joint Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH
🏛️ Government of India
🧾 Departments & Divisions under charge:
Establishment-I & Establishment-II – Administrative management of AYUSH institutions and personnel matters
General Administration (GA) Branch – Coordination of internal administration, logistics, and human resource planning
Homoeopathy Division – Policy formulation, development, and regulation of Homoeopathy education, research, and practice
CP & RTI (Coordination / Policy & RTI) Branch – Oversight of transparency, information policy, and compliance with Right to Information Act
Official Language Section – Implementation of Hindi language policy and linguistic inclusivity in Ministry operations
AYUSH Education Policy–III – Reforms in curriculum, digital learning, and institutional quality assurance across AYUSH universities
🌿 Key Responsibilities:
Strengthening institutional governance and transparency mechanisms within the Ministry
Coordinating personnel and education policy frameworks for AYUSH systems
Supervising AYUSH education reforms aligned with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
Promoting integration and modernization of Homoeopathy education and practice
Director (Administration & Policy), Ministry of AYUSH
2020 – 2023 |
📅 Appointed: 2020
🏛️ Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India
🌿 Oversaw General Administration and Policy Coordination for AYUSH systems
🤝 Supported institutional strengthening of AYUSH National Institutes and research councils
🧠 Played a role in conceptualizing reforms in AYUSH Education Policy and e-Governance systems
Central Deputation – Administrative Reforms & Governance
2016 – 2020 |
🏢 Government of India – Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT)
🧩 Contributed to national-level governance reforms and RTI (Right to Information) implementation strategy
📈 Involved in formulating digital monitoring frameworks for CPGRAMS (Public Grievance Redressal System) and e-office rollouts across ministries
Senior State-Level Roles
2005 – 2015 |
📅 Promoted to Director and Secretary-level positions in the Government of Jharkhand
🏛️ Departments Served:
Urban Development & Housing – supervised Smart City and civic infrastructure initiatives
Education Department – introduced technology-driven monitoring of schools
Personnel & Administrative Reforms – digitized service records and employee systems
💬 Known for process simplification and data-based policy decision-making
Early Administrative Assignments (Jharkhand Cadre)
1998 – 2005 |
🏢 Served as Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) and District Magistrate in various districts of Jharkhand
🌾 Focused on rural development, infrastructure creation, and public welfare delivery
📊 Implemented government flagship schemes related to education, women empowerment, and land administration
🏆 Recognized for introducing citizen-friendly governance models at district level
Early Life & Education
📍 Birthplace: Jharkhand, India
🎓 Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Postgraduate training in Public Policy and Governance
🏛️ Service: Indian Administrative Service (IAS), 1998 Batch – Jharkhand Cadre
🌱 Known for his expertise in governance reforms, institutional management, and administrative modernization