2012-Batch IAS Officer Presently Holds Charge as Additional Secretary to Chief Minister and MD of MP Agro
Bhopal: In an important bureaucratic development, the Madhya Pradesh government has given senior IAS officer Arvind Kumar Dubey the additional responsibility of Director, Public Relations (DPR), Bhopal. Mr Dubey is presently working as Additional Secretary to Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and Managing Director of the Madhya Pradesh State Agro Industries Development Corporation.
A 2012-batch officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, Mr Dubey has earned a solid reputation through his wide administrative exposure and leadership across major government departments.
Additional Duty in the Public Relations Department
The state administration assigned Dubey the additional charge of Director, Public Relations on May 7, 2026. Under this role, he will supervise the state’s official communication and media coordination from Bhopal, the administrative headquarters of Madhya Pradesh.
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The Public Relations Department plays a vital role in communicating government schemes, welfare programs, and official updates to citizens and the media.
Important Responsibilities in the Madhya Pradesh Government
Currently, Mr Dubey is handling several key assignments within the state administration:
Additional Secretary to the Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh
Managing Director, MP State Agro Industries Development Corporation
Director, Public Relations, Bhopal (Additional Responsibility)
These assignments place him at the core of administration, policy execution, and public outreach in the state.
Academic Background and Personal Information
IAS Dubey was born on February 6, 1969. He belongs to Madhya Pradesh and possesses a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Chemistry.
He joined the Indian Administrative Service through promotion from the State Civil Service and is part of the 2012 batch of the Madhya Pradesh cadre.
Notable Administrative Journey
With more than a decade of experience in senior administrative roles, IAS Dubey has managed a broad spectrum of responsibilities in district administration and the state secretariat.
Major Assignments Held:
- District Collector, Raisen
- Deputy Secretary in the Chief Secretary’s Office, Bhopal
- Additional Secretary to the Chief Minister
- Managing Director, MP Agro
- Director of Public Relations (Additional Responsibility)
During his tenure as Collector of Raisen, he was appreciated for efficient district governance and developmental initiatives.
Trusted Officer in the Chief Minister’s Office
Since the beginning of 2025, IAS Dubey has been serving in the Chief Minister’s Office as Additional Secretary, where he supports policy coordination and execution of major government priorities.
His concurrent role as Managing Director of MP Agro Industries Development Corporation highlights the trust placed in him by the state government.
The inclusion of the Public Relations portfolio further emphasizes his rising significance within the Madhya Pradesh administrative framework.
Enhancing Government Communication
By assigning Arvind Kumar Dubey the additional responsibility of Director, Public Relations, the Madhya Pradesh government seeks to improve coordination between administration and public communication.
Considering his experience in governance and administration, Dubey is expected to bring greater efficiency and strategic leadership to the state’s public information system.
