Instability in the finance secretary role impacting the country’s economic sector

With Krishna Hari Pushkar’s appointment on September 15, the Ministry of Finance has seen five different finance secretaries in the past 18 months, with three being replaced since Prakash Sharan Mahat assumed office as the finance minister.

During economic crises, the Ministry of Finance plays a crucial role in managing and stabilising the country’s economy. However, akin to a game of musical chairs, government employees tasked with the responsibility of maintaining economic balance are often shifted or replaced.