Palaniswamy Subramanyan Karthigeyan, a distinguished 2004 batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), has been appointed as the new Joint Secretary in the Department of Atomic Energy.
Known for his diplomatic finesse and cross-sectoral expertise, Karthigeyan’s appointment is expected to bring a nuanced international perspective to one of India’s most sensitive and strategic sectors. His leadership will play a pivotal role in steering atomic energy initiatives with global collaborations, technological integration, and enhanced policy implementation.