Amitabh Kant Embarks on a New Journey After 45 Years of Service
Amitabh Kant has resigned as India's G20 Sherpa after 45 years in government service. A retired IAS officer from the 1980 batch, Kant was appointed as G20 Sherpa in July 2022. He expressed gratitude to the Indian Prime Minister for supporting his decision to pursue new opportunities.
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Amitabh Kant has announced his resignation from his role as G20 Sherpa, marking the close of a remarkable 45-year career in government service. Appointed as India's G20 Sherpa in July 2022, Kant's tenure coincided with a pivotal period as India prepared to assume the G20 Presidency.
In a heartfelt LinkedIn post, Kant expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve in various capacities throughout his career. He thanked the Prime Minister of India for accepting his resignation and for entrusting him with significant responsibilities that contributed to India's developmental progress.
Kant, a retired Indian Administrative Service officer, categorized his departure as a move towards new horizons, embracing future possibilities with optimism and readiness. This decision marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another for the esteemed officer.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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