Defence Secretary (India)
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The Defence Secretary (IAST: Rakṣā Saciva) is the administrative head of the Ministry of Defence. This post is held by a senior Indian Administrative Service of the rank of secretary to the Government of India. The current Defence Secretary is Shri. Giridhar Aramane, I.A.S.
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Defence Secretary of India | |
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Rakṣā Saciva | |
Ministry of Defence | |
Member of | Strategic Policy Group Committee of Secretaries on Administration Defence Acquisition Council Defence Planning Committee Defence Procurcement Board (as Chairman) Defence Production Board Defence Research and Development Organisation |
Reports to | |
Residence | 15, New Moti Bagh, New Delhi[1] |
Seat | Ministry of Defence South Block, Cabinet Secretariat Raisina Hill New Delhi |
Appointer | Appointments Committee of the Cabinet |
Term length | Two years, term can be extended.[2][3][4] |
Inaugural holder | G. S. Bhalja, ICS |
Formation | 21 July 1947; 76 years ago (1947-07-21) |
Salary | ₹225,000 (US$2,800) monthly[5][6] |
Website | Official Website |
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As a secretary to the Government of India, the Defence Secretary ranks 23rd on Indian order of precedence, along with all other Secretaries to the Government of India, and Lieutenant Generals in the grade of Army Commander.[7]