India's appointment of former central bank governor Shaktikanta Das as a key aide to Prime Minister Narendra Modi reinforces his focus on the country's economy at a time when it is facing domestic and external challenges.

India appoints former RBI governor Shaktikanta Das as a second principal secretary to PM Narendra Modi, indicating a strong focus on economic management amidst internal and external challenges. Das' extensive economic experience from overseeing fiscal policies and facilitating government initiatives is expected to aid in economic recovery.

Shaktikanta Das's appointment will be "co-terminus" with the term of the prime minister or until further orders, said a government release.

Former RBI governor Shaktikanta Das has been appointed as principal secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a newly created post. His appointment is co-terminus with the PM's term and reflects his success during demonetisation and the COVID-19 lockdown.

Shaktikanta Das, the former and 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India ( RBI ), is scheduled to take on a new, significant job as Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's Principal Secretary-2.Das was appointed as the RBI's 25th Governor on December 12,

Shaktikanta Das, the former RBI Governor, has been appointed as Principal Secretary II to PM Narendra Modi. A veteran Indian Administrative Service officer, Das has a rich experience in governance, having held pivotal roles in finance,

Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been appointed as Principal Secretary II to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as per an official notification issued by the secretariat of the Appointments Committee.