The Central Government has nominated Shri Sanjay Lohiya, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, Government of India as a Director on the Central Board of Reserve Bank of India and State Bank of India.
Shri Sanjay Lohiya is an IAS Officer of 1994 batch (Assam Meghalaya cadre). Prior to taking over as Special Secretary, he was Additional Secretary in Ministry of Mines.
He joined Indian Administrative Service (IAS) after graduating from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University. Before joining as Additional Secretary, Ministry of Mines, he held various positions which includes Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Government of Assam, Joint Secretary in Ministry of Agriculture, Director in PMO, etc.
During his stint in the Ministry of Mines, he has implemented a number of far reaching reforms in the mining sector. The reforms focus on expediting exploration coverage, promoting private sector in exploration, fast-tracking auction of mineral concessions, promoting ease of doing business in mining sector.
Shri Lohiya was also assigned with duties for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, NALCO from 02.11.2024 to 08.01.2025.
