Amit Yadav (IAS)

Secretary

Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India

Amit Yadav is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1991 batch from the AGMUT cadre. He currently serves as Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE), Government of India, where he oversees key initiatives aimed at promoting social equity, inclusion, and empowerment of marginalized communities.

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Born on November 2, 1965, Mr. Yadav holds a B.Sc. in Chemistry, an LL.B., and an M.B.A. His diverse educational background complements his administrative expertise, enabling him to lead programs that integrate legal, social, and economic perspectives.

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Fluent in English and Hindi, Mr. Yadav brings over three decades of administrative experience and a deep commitment to advancing social justice and inclusive governance in India.

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Upcoming Sessions

Inclusion, Empowerment & Sustainability

Clearer Vision, Brighter Futures: A $14 Billion Opportunity for India

Day 3: Fri, Nov 14, 2025

1 Hour

Gulmohar Hall

Capital & Philanthropy

Social Innovation as a Catalyst for Systemic Change

Day 3: Fri, Nov 14, 2025

1 Hour

Silver Oak Hall

Capital & Philanthropy

Catalytic Capital for Knowledge: Rethinking the Role of CSR in Advancing India’s Research and Innovation Ecosystem

Day 3: Fri, Nov 14, 2025

1 Hour

Jacaranda Hall

Tech, Data & Impact

Leveraging Technology at the Grassroots for Scalable Impact

Day 1: Wed, Nov 12, 2025

1 Hour

Jacaranda Hall

Inclusion, Empowerment & Sustainability

Early Exposure to Entrepreneurship

Day 1: Wed, Nov 12, 2025

1 Hour

Silver Oak Hall

Inclusion, Empowerment & Sustainability

From Welfare to Empowerment: Building Future-Ready Social Justice Systems

Day 1: Wed, Nov 12, 2025

1 Hour

Stein Auditorium

There’s a lot happening at charcha 2025

Exciting programming in play - marquee speakers, extensive CSR and CSO network participation, thought-provoking panels and workshops, curated networking, and more.