New Delhi (21/11/2022): Arun Goel today assumed charge as the new Election Commissioner (EC) of India.
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, who is currently in Nepal as International Observer for their ongoing national elections, personally called and congratulated Arun Goel on his appointment. Welcoming him to the Election Commission, Kumar said that vast & diverse administrative experience of Goel will further strengthen the Commission’s endeavours in ensuring the electoral process more inclusive, accessible and participative.
ARUN GOEL, IAS (Punjab Cadre – 1985 Batch)
- Post Graduate in Development Economics from Churchill College, University of Cambridge, England with Distinction
- M.Sc. Mathematics
POSTINGS IN GOVERNMENT OF INDIAÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â PERIOD
- Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries                                       2020 – 2022
(Catalyzed E-Vehicle movement in India to a Tipping Point)
- Secretary, Ministry of Culture                                                       2018 – 2019         Â
- AS&FA, Ministry of Labour & Employment                                2017
- Vice Chairman, Delhi Development Authority                             2015 – 2016
- Joint Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue   2012 – 2014
- Joint Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development                         2011
POSTINGS IN GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB
- Principal Secretary (Power & Irrigation)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2010
- Principal Secretary (Housing & Urban Development) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2007 – 2009
- Secretary, Department of Expenditure                                              2006
- Managing Director, Punjab Industries & Export                               2003 – 2005
Corporation
- Managing Director, Punjab Warehousing Corporation                     2001 – 2002
- District Election Officer /Collector, Ludhiana                                   1995 – 2000
- Managing Director, Chandigarh Industrial & Tourism                     1994
Development Corporation
- District Election Officer /Collector, Bhatinda                                   1993