Shri Sanjay Lohiya, an IAS Officer of 1994 batch (Assam Meghalaya cadre) took over as Joint Secretary, Ministry of Mines in October, 2020. He joined Indian Administrative Service (IAS) after graduating from Delhi University. Before joining as Joint Secretary, Ministry of Mines, he held the post of Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Govt. of Assam. He worked in various capacities in Government of Assam. He has already worked in Govt of India as Director, PMO and subsequently as Joint Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and farmers’ welfare during 2011-2016. During his tenure in Govt of Assam, he worked in various departments like Finance, Agriculture, and urban development in various capacities and has wide experience.