Who is Nidhi Tewari? A 2008 batch IFS officer, she has served in key diplomatic roles

Her Previous Roles She has held important positions in India's foreign missions and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

Significance of Her Appointment As Private Secretary, she will assist PM Modi in managing critical diplomatic and administrative affairs.

A Rare Appointment IFS officers are rarely appointed as private secretaries to the PM, making this a notable development.

Other Private Secretaries to PM Modi She joins Amit Khare (IAS) and Hardik Shah (IAS) in Modi’s core team of private secretaries.

PMO Strengthens Diplomatic Presence Her foreign service background brings added diplomatic expertise to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

Pndia’s Growing Global Engagement Her appointment reflects India’s focus on strengthening foreign policy at the highest level.