India, Sept. 1 -- An Economics (Hons) graduate from St Stephen's College, Delhi, Punhani has done an MBA in Finance from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore

Rajit Punhani, a 1991-batch IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, took charge as Chief Executive Officer, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), a statutory body established under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

Punhani brings with him over three decades of administrative experience across the Centre, states and international platforms, with a proven record of leading reforms in public policy, finance, social security, taxation, health, energy, security and governance.

Until recently, Punhani served as Secretary, Ministry of Skill ...