Bharat Khera has officially assumed office as the Union Secretary for the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in India. A 1995-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from Himachal Pradesh, Khera brings with him a wealth of experience, having served in various significant capacities over his 30-year career. Previously, he was the Additional Secretary in the Department of Consumer Affairs and has held the position of Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Defence from November 2014 to February 2020. During his tenure in the Defence Ministry, he managed crucial aspects related to the Indian Air Force and coordinated national ceremonial events such as Republic Day celebrations for four consecutive years. Khera's contributions also extend to the Cabinet Secretariat, where he was involved in strategic policy-making during the Covid-19 pandemic. An Electronics Engineer from BITS Pilani, he holds a Master of Public Administration from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University and has completed an Advanced Management Programme in Public Policy at the Indian School of Business. His extensive experience in both state and central government roles positions him well to lead the MSME sector in India.