Smt. Vijayalakshmi Bharadwaj serves as Director in the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, overseeing Establishment I & II, the General Administration Branch, and the Information, Education & Communication (IEC) Division. A seasoned administrator with expertise in personnel management and institutional coordination, she plays a vital role in ensuring effective administration, staff welfare, and nationwide awareness campaigns that strengthen the outreach and impact of India’s traditional systems of medicine.
Director, Ministry of AYUSH
2021 – Present |
📅 Appointed: 2021
👔 Designation: Director, Ministry of AYUSH
🏛️ Government of India
🧾 Departments / Divisions under charge:
Establishment I & II –
Managing personnel administration, recruitment, postings, transfers, promotions, and vigilance coordination within the Ministry
Supervising establishment-related matters of attached offices, field units, and autonomous organizations
Ensuring compliance with Government of India HR policies and service conduct rules
General Administration (GA) Branch –
Overseeing day-to-day operations of the Ministry including infrastructure, logistics, procurement, and housekeeping functions
Implementing e-office systems, green office practices, and workplace efficiency measures
Supervising security, record management, and public grievance redressal processes
Information, Education & Communication (IEC) Division –
Designing and implementing awareness campaigns for Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathy, and Naturopathy systems
Coordinating public outreach programs such as AYUSH awareness drives, International Day of Yoga, and Wellness campaigns
Managing creative communication, publications, and media collaborations to enhance AYUSH visibility nationally and globally
🌿 Key Responsibilities:
Streamlining human resource and administrative management within the Ministry
Strengthening institutional communication and citizen engagement through strategic IEC initiatives
Ensuring operational efficiency and staff capacity building through structured establishment policies
Joint Director (Administration), Ministry of AYUSH
2018 – 2021 |
📅 Appointed: 2018
🏢 Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India
🌿 Responsibilities:
Handled establishment-related matters for Ministry officials and subordinate organizations
Coordinated administrative support for national institutes and autonomous bodies under AYUSH
Assisted in organizing nationwide awareness campaigns through the Information, Education & Communication (IEC) division
Deputy Secretary Roles – Establishment & Coordination
2010 – 2018 |
🏛️ Government of India – Various Ministries
👔 Managed personnel and administrative functions, including recruitment, promotions, and training programs for government staff
💬 Spearheaded initiatives for staff welfare, digitization of service records, and inter-departmental coordination
📊 Played a key role in aligning HR management with Digital India and E-Governance frameworks
Early Administrative Career
2000 – 2010 |
🏢 Served in key administrative capacities under the Central Secretariat Service (CSS)
🧾 Involved in personnel management, record keeping, and office establishment reforms
🌱 Gained expertise in HR policy implementation, office infrastructure modernization, and service matter compliance
🏆 Commended for ensuring timely handling of government correspondence and procedural documentation
Early Life & Education
📍 Birthplace: Karnataka, India
🎓 Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Arts (B.A.) – Bangalore University
Master’s in Public Administration – Karnataka University
Diploma in Human Resource Management & Public Communication
🏛️ A career civil servant with vast experience in establishment management, public communication, and institutional coordination within the Government of India