BVR Subrahmanyam

B. V. R. Subramaniyam (born 6 September 1962) is a retired 1988-batch IAS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre who was the CEO of NITI Aayog from 2023 to 2026. Before that he was secretary in the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Chief Secretary-Jammu & Kashmir, Principal Secretary-Government of Chhattisgarh, and has also held the positions in Prime Minister’s Office under Manmohan Singh and Narendra Modi. He has been instrumental in containing insurgency in Chhattisgarh in the 2010s.

Education B. V. R. Subrahmanyam hails from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. He completed his B.E. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Delhi Technological University in 1983. He also has a management degree from London Business School. In between his PMO stints he worked with the World Bank. In 2015 he was shifted to Chhattisgarh where he was a principal secretary followed by Additional Chief Secretary (Home). He drew a lot of flak for this from politicians in Kashmir, including the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party who asked the Chief Secretary to remain "apolitical". Under Subrahmanyam, the first year of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir oversaw the funding of 2,273 infrastructure projects worth Rs 5,979 crore, which had been pending for the past 5–10 years, were sanctioned and 506 completed. One significant program he unveiled is the "Growth Hub" initiative, aimed at tapping the economic potential of 20 Indian cities to drive urban growth. This program is designed to foster collaboration between cities, enhance competitiveness, and promote sustainable urban development. Subramanyam's leadership at NITI Aayog reflects a commitment to innovative governance and strategic planning, aligning with the broader goals of the Indian government to achieve inclusive growth and sustainable development.

G20 meetings Subramanyam, as the CEO of NITI Aayog, played a significant role in the discussions related to the G20 meetings, focusing on green and sustainable growth for the global economy. Subramanyam's involvement in these discussions underscores his role in shaping India's stance on global economic and environmental issues, contributing to the India's active participation in international forums like the G20.