Amitabh Kant resignation: Amitabh Kant has stepped down as India’s G20 Sherpa, ending a 45-year profession in authorities service. The previous NITI Aayog CEO, who represented India on the G20 since 2022 and performed a key position throughout its 2023 presidency, introduced on social media that he’ll now have interaction with startups, assume tanks, and educational establishments in a private capability.
“After 45 years of devoted service to the Authorities, I’ve determined to embrace new alternatives and start a brand new chapter. I’m deeply grateful to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for accepting my resignation as India’s G20 Sherpa and for the belief he positioned in me to drive developmental initiatives that formed India’s progress trajectory,” Kant posted on LinkedIn on Monday.
“To my Ministers—Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman & Dr S. Jaishankar & Prl Secy to PM Shri P.Ok. Mishra – I’m grateful to your steering and assist. To all my colleagues, mentors & buddies—thanks to your inspiration. I now look ahead to India’s transformational journey in the direction of Viksit Bharat by supporting free enterprise, Startups,assume tanks and educational establishments,” the publish mentioned.
Kant served as NITI Aayog’s longest-tenured CEO, holding the publish for over six years from February 2016 to June 2022, earlier than being appointed India’s G20 Sherpa in July 2022, succeeding Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. His earlier roles embody Secretary of the Division for Industrial Coverage and Promotion (2014–16) and Joint Secretary within the Ministry of Tourism (2001–07).
My New Journey:
After 45 years of devoted authorities service, I’ve made the choice to embrace new alternatives and transfer ahead in life. I’m extremely grateful to the Prime Minister of India for accepting my resignation as G20 Sherpa and for having given me the…— Amitabh Kant (@amitabhk87) June 16, 2025
“Main India’s G20 Presidency in 2023 was a major milestone in my profession. Regardless of advanced international challenges, we achieved unanimous consensus on the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration, and refocused consideration on key developmental points,” Kant’s LinkedIn publish mentioned. “We additionally efficiently ensured the inclusion of the African Union within the G20, fulfilling India’s dedication to international fairness and the voice of the World South,” it added.
Highlighting his tenure as NITI Aayog CEO, Kant mentioned, “We helped lay the foundations for India’s digital public infrastructure and pushed coverage reforms throughout sectors—starting from manufacturing by means of PLI schemes to innovation by means of the Atal Innovation Mission and sustainability by means of the Inexperienced Hydrogen Mission and Superior Chemistry Cells. These efforts positioned India as a frontrunner in innovation and local weather motion.”
Kant has additionally performed a key position in driving flagship initiatives reminiscent of Ease of Doing Enterprise, Make in India, Startup India, and Unbelievable India.
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