Saurabh Garg — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Currently serves as Secretary, Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation.
Former Chief Executive Officer of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), where he expanded digital public infrastructure and upgraded the Aadhar technology stack.
Served as Secretary, Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.
As Principal Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment, Odisha, he digitalized agriculture and developed a direct income transfer scheme for farmers.
Worked in the Ministry of Finance, spearheading the formation of the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and improving Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policies.
Member of Expert Committees/Working Groups on Social Stock Exchanges, Digital Payments, and Virtual/Crypto Currencies.
Alumnus of IIT Delhi, IIM Ahmedabad, and Johns Hopkins University (SAIS).

Biography

Dr. Saurabh Garg is the Secretary, Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation. His extensive career in public service includes significant roles such as Secretary, Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, where he focused on empowering vulnerable and marginalized sections of society.