Shri Gyanesh Bharti is a senior Indian Administrative Service Officer of the 1998 AGMUT Cadre. Known for his strategic vision, administrative acumen, and commitment to governance reforms. He has held several key positions in both the State and Central Governments over his career spanning more than 28 years.
He is serving as Chief Secretary of Andaman and Nicobar Administration w.e.f 18th August 2026.
Professional History:
>> Senior Deputy Election Commissioner, Election Commission of India, Delhi (September 2025 to August 2026).
>> Additional Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Delhi (June 2024 to August 2025).
>> Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (SDMC/MCD) (September 2019 to June 2024).
>> Joint Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat, Delhi (September 2018 to August 2019).
>> Joint Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Delhi (March 2016 to September 2018).
>> Director, Ministry of Power, Delhi (February 2015 to March 2016).
>> Commissioner-Cum-Secretary, Transport Department, Government of NCT of Delhi (January 2014 to February 2015).
>> Managing Director, Delhi Tourism & Transportation Corporation, Government of NCT of Delhi (December 2013 to January 2014).
>> Secretary, Finance/Health & Family Welfare/Power Department, Daman Diu and Dadra Nagar Haveli (July 2010 to October 2013).
>> Secretary, New Delhi Municipal Council, Government of NCT of Delhi (July 2009 to June 2010).
>> Additional Commissioner, Trades and Taxes Department, Government of NCT of Delhi (February 2008 to July 2009).
>> Deputy Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Government of NCT of Delhi (November 2005 to February 2008).
>> Deputy Commissioner, Andaman District, Andaman & Nicobar Islands (November 2003 to October 2005).
>> Deputy Commissioner, Nicobar District, Andaman & Nicobar Islands (July 2002 to October 2003).
Qualifications:
>> PG in Operation Research.
>> MBA in Internal Business.
Shri Gyanesh Bharti IAS
The Chief Secretary is the Head of the Civil Services in the A & N Administration. He is the Principal Advisor to the HonbleLt. Governor on all matters of Policy and Administration. He provides guidance and leadership to other officers and staff in the administration. He is responsible for ensuring coordination between different departments of the A & N Administration and with various Central Government Departments and Organisations. He also functions as
