Shri Madan Lal Meena serves as Under Secretary in the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, overseeing IMPCL matters, the Legal & Policy (L&P) Section, and the Drug Policy Section. With a background in public administration and regulatory affairs, he ensures smooth policy execution, legal compliance, and operational efficiency across AYUSH pharmaceutical and governance frameworks. His work plays a key role in advancing India’s traditional medicine systems through structured policy and quality regulation.
Under Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH
2020 – Present |
📅 Appointed: 2020
👔 Designation: Under Secretary (Policy & Coordination)
🏛️ Government of India – Ministry of AYUSH
🧾 Departments / Divisions under charge:
IMPCL Matters (Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation Ltd.) –
Overseeing administrative and financial matters of IMPCL, a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of AYUSH
Ensuring compliance with government norms and financial propriety
Coordinating production, procurement, and distribution activities related to Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha medicines
Supervising modernization and expansion plans to strengthen IMPCL’s market outreach
Legal & Policy (L&P) Section –
Handling legal affairs, inter-ministerial consultations, and policy drafting related to AYUSH legislation
Preparing and reviewing Cabinet Notes, RTI replies, and Parliament matters
Liaising with the Ministry of Law & Justice for vetting of legal documents and contracts
Supporting policy alignment with the Drugs and Cosmetics Act (AYUSH Drugs Amendment)
Drug Policy Section –
Coordinating development, implementation, and monitoring of AYUSH Drug Policy
Engaging with regulatory bodies like PCIM&H and Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for quality and safety norms
Supporting pharmacovigilance programs, GMP certification, and standardization of AYUSH formulations
Facilitating industry interaction and ensuring adherence to AYUSH Drug Manufacturing Guidelines
🌿 Key Responsibilities:
Ensuring policy coherence and regulatory compliance across the AYUSH pharmaceutical sector
Enhancing transparency and quality control in drug manufacturing and distribution
Coordinating administrative oversight of government-owned AYUSH enterprises like IMPCL
Section Officer, Ministry of AYUSH
2015 – 2020 |
🏛️ Government of India – Ministry of AYUSH
👔 Managed critical administrative work related to AYUSH Drug Policy, Pharmacopoeia, and Legal Affairs
🧩 Key Responsibilities:
Assisted in drafting and reviewing policy guidelines for Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM) & Homoeopathy Drugs
Coordinated with Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H)
Facilitated inter-departmental communication for drug regulation and quality assurance
🌿 Contributed to improving governance and procedural clarity in drug policy execution
Early Administrative Career
2005 – 2015 |
🏢 Served in various administrative roles under the Central Secretariat Service (CSS)
🧾 Gained experience in policy drafting, legislative coordination, and file management
💬 Recognized for maintaining procedural accuracy and efficient correspondence handling
🌱 Contributed to the implementation of departmental reforms and accountability measures
Early Life & Education
📍 Birthplace: Rajasthan, India
🎓 Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Science (B.Sc.) – University of Rajasthan
Master’s in Public Administration – Rajasthan University
Diploma in Public Policy & Legal Administration
🏛️ A career government officer with deep experience in policy administration, public sector coordination, and regulatory compliance within the Ministry of AYUSH