New Delhi, June 16, 2025: In a significant development, India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant has officially stepped down from his role, signaling the end of a distinguished 45-year career in public service. Known for his instrumental contributions in shaping India’s development agenda and for his pivotal role during India’s G20 Presidency, Kant is now set to embrace new opportunities in the private sector.
Who is Amitabh Kant?
Amitabh Kant, one of India’s most visible and influential bureaucrats, has been at the center of several key national initiatives over the past few decades. His leadership in policies related to infrastructure development, manufacturing reforms, digital innovation, and sustainable growth earned him the reputation of a visionary policy architect.
From conceptualizing Incredible India to driving the ambitious Make in India campaign, Kant has left an indelible mark on India’s growth journey.
Roles Held by Amitabh Kant:
- Former CEO, NITI Aayog (India’s premier policy think tank)
- India’s G20 Sherpa (Lead negotiator representing India at G20 summits)
- Former Secretary, DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade)
🇮🇳 Steering India’s G20 Presidency to Success
Amitabh Kant’s most notable recent achievement was his leadership role during India’s G20 presidency in 2023. Amid sharp global geopolitical tensions and economic divides, Kant skillfully navigated the challenges to build consensus among world leaders on critical global issues.
“India’s G20 Presidency was people-centric and inclusive, with meetings spread across all states and union territories,” Kant said in his farewell note, reflecting on the milestone.
One of his crowning achievements was India’s push for the African Union’s permanent membership in the G20, amplifying the voice of the Global South and underlining India’s commitment to global equity.
Championing Development and Innovation at NITI Aayog
As the CEO of NITI Aayog, Kant laid the groundwork for some of India’s most transformative programs:
- Digital Public Infrastructure: Helped build India’s globally recognized stack, including UPI and Aadhaar.
- Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP): Spearheaded reforms in 115 backward districts, focusing on education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
- Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes: Boosted domestic manufacturing across key sectors.
- Green Hydrogen Mission & Atal Innovation Mission: Positioned India as a leader in sustainability and start-up innovation.
Why This Move Matters: What’s Next for Amitabh Kant?
In his announcement on LinkedIn, Kant expressed that he was now ready to contribute to India’s growth from outside government by supporting:
- Start-ups
- Private enterprises
- Think tanks
- Academic institutions
“I look forward to supporting India’s transformational journey towards Viksit Bharat,” he noted.
His shift to the private sector is expected to have a significant impact, especially in the fields of innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Amitabh Kant’s Legacy: From ‘God’s Own Country’ to ‘Viksit Bharat’
Long before his work at the national level, Kant had already gained fame for his work in promoting Kerala tourism through the ‘God’s Own Country’ campaign. He later played a key role in branding India globally through the ‘Incredible India’ initiative.
His efforts in improving India’s Ease of Doing Business rankings by 79 places in the World Bank Index stand as testimony to his results-oriented leadership style.
With his departure from public service, Amitabh Kant leaves behind a legacy of transformational reforms, institutional innovation, and an unwavering commitment to national progress.
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