Arun Goel takes over as new Election Commissioner

NEW DELHI: 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 Shri Arun Goel on his appointment.

Shri Arun Goel assumes charge as new Election Commissioner of India.#ECI pic.twitter.com/9AW4I0KSip

— Election Commission of India #SVEEP (@ECISVEEP) November 21, 2022

Welcoming him to the Election Commission, Kumar said that vast & diverse administrative experience of Shri 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 INDIA PERIOD
Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries 2020 – 2022
(Catalyzed E-Vehicle movement in India to a Tipping Point)

Secretary, Ministry of Culture 2018 – 2019
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) 2010
Principal Secretary (Housing & Urban Development) 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