Atul Kumar Tiwari — CEO
I am a former IAS officer with almost 35 years of experience across the Government of India and the Government of Karnataka, where I had the privilege of leading transformative initiatives that shaped national and state policies in skill development, public health, urban and rural infrastructure, textiles, media, and diaspora affairs. Throughout my career, I have been driven by a simple conviction — that good governance has the power to improve lives when policies translate into measurable, people-centered outcomes. Whether it was expanding India’s skilling ecosystem, integrating vocational education within the National Education Policy, strengthening public health systems, or building sustainable urban frameworks — my work has always aimed to create lasting and inclusive impact. I have collaborated with multiple central ministries, state governments, public sector entities, and international development partners to design and implement programs rooted in transparency, innovation, and accountability. I believe leadership is about institution-building, empowering teams, and continuous learning — values that continue to guide me beyond active service. Today, I remain engaged in public policy, governance reform, and skill development, and I am deeply committed to contributing to organizations that value ethical leadership, strategic foresight, and sustainable growth.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Public Sector Governance Expert with extensive experience in policy development and implementation.
Location: Delhi, India
Experience: 34 yrs 10 mos
Career Highlights
- Led transformative initiatives in skill development and public health.
- Integrated vocational education within National Education Policy.
- Collaborated with ministries and international partners for impactful programs.
Work Experience
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, India
Secretary (3 yrs)
Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) & Director General (Training)
Additional Secretary (2 yrs)
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Additional Secretary & Joint Secretary (1 yr)
Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
Joint Secretary (JS) (1 yr)
Ministry of Rural Development, GoI
Joint Secretary (JS) (1 yr)
Karnataka Bhavan, New Delhi
Principal Secretary & Resident Commissioner (2 yrs)
National Health Mission (NHM), Karnataka
Principal Secretary (Health) & Mission Director (2 yrs)
Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of India
Joint Secretary (JS) (4 yrs)
Union Minister of Urban Development, Government of India
Private Secretary to Union Minister of Urban Development (4 yrs)
Karnataka Soaps & Detergents Ltd. (KSDL)
Managing Director (0 mo)
Karnataka Bhavan Delhi
Additional/Assistant Private Secretary (APS) (0 mo)
Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development & Finance Corporation (KUIDFC)
Joint Managing Director (3 yrs)
Department of Mass Education
Director, Department of Mass Education (0 mo)
Government of Karnataka
Deputy Commissioner (DC) (2 yrs)
Deputy Commissioner (DC) (2 yrs)
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Zilla Panchayat (1 yr)
Deputy Secretary, Commerce & Industries Department (1 yr)
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Zilla Panchayat (1 yr)
Joint Commissioner of Commercial Taxes (JCCT) (0 mo)
Assistant Commissioner (AC) (2 yrs)
Government of India (GoI)
Indian Administrative Service 1990 batch Karnataka cadre (34 yrs 10 mos)
Education
MBA (Public Service at University of Birmingham (UK), IIPA (New Delhi), Faculty of Law – DU, KSOU, St. Xavier’s College (Ranchi)