Shri Ashish Kundra, IAS, has resigned from his position as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of the J&K bank. His resignation became effective from August 20, 2026.
As per reports, Kundra resigned due to his official engagements. The resignation was submitted through a letter dated August 20, 2026, following which he ceased to be a director of the bank.
Profile of IAS Ashish Kundra
Mr. Ashish Kundra, an IAS officer of the 1996 batch (AGMUT Cadre), is presently serving as the Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, having assumed charge on 01 January 2026.
Prior to his posting in Ladakh, he has held several key positions in the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, including Principal Secretary to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor and Transport. In these roles, he was closely involved in policy formulation, infrastructure development, urban transport, and Urban Development.
Mr. Kundra has rich experience in election management and constitutional functions, having served as Chief Electoral Officer; Mizoram, where he managed electoral processes in geographically and administratively challenging environments.
His experience in the North-Eastern Region includes serving as Commissioner & Secretary in key departments of the Government of Mizoram and as District Magistrate, Saihat as well as Commissioner & Secretary (Development Finance) in the Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
Mr. Ashish Kundra has also served as Administrator of the Union Territories of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli between 2014 to 2018.
Mr. Ashish Kundra is also the author of the book Resurgent Northeast — Narratives of Change”, which provides an insightful account of the history, people, and transformational development of Northeast India.
