A moment of pride as our alum Mr. Gyanesh Kumar (BT/CE/1985) is appointed as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner. 

A 1988 batch former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Kerala cadre, he retired as the Union Cooperation Secretary on January 31, 2024 and was appointed the Election Commissioner on March 14, 2024. 

Mr. Kumar brings with him an extensive and rich experience serving in the public domain. 

IIT Kanpur extends its warmest Congratulations and Best Wishes for his continued service to the nation.