Who has recently assumed charge as Secretary of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in 2026?

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The correct answer is Option C: Bharat Khera. Bharat Khera, a 1995-batch IAS officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre, assumed charge as Secretary of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) with nearly three decades of administrative experience. The MSME sector contributes over 30% to India’s GDP, making it a key pillar of economic growth and employment generation. Before this, he served as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, focusing on policy implementation and consumer protection frameworks. At the central level, he worked as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Defence (2014–2020), handling Indian Air Force matters and defence administration. He also coordinated Republic Day celebrations (2017–2020) and managed Border Roads Organisation (BRO) infrastructure projects. He served on boards of major defence PSUs such as Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Garden Reach Shipbuilders, Goa Shipyard, and Hindustan Shipyard, strengthening defence production governance. In the Cabinet Secretariat, he handled Commerce, Industry, and Technology policy verticals, including contributions during the COVID-19 policy response period. In Himachal Pradesh, he held key posts including Home Secretary and Principal Secretary for departments like Public Works, Power, Taxes & Excise, and Information & Public Relations. He also served as Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, while leading major state-level corporations.

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