| 1. Amitabh Kant is known as one of the prominent civil servants in India. |
| 2. He has served in various capacities for the Government of Kerala and the Government of India. |
| 3. His IAS career began as a Sub Collector of Thalassery in Kerala. |
| 4. A key driver of initiatives like ‘Make in India,’ ‘Startup India,’ and ‘Incredible India’ initiatives. |
| 5. Mr. Kant played a crucial role in developing Kerala as a top tourism destination in India. |
| 6. He conceptualized and executed the “Atithi Devo Bhavah” campaign for tourism development. |
| 7. As the National Project Director of the Rural Tourism Project of UNDP, he focused on spreading tourism to Indian villages. |
| 8. During his tenure as the Secretary of DIPP in the Government of India, he monitored industrial growth and formulated policies for industrial development. |
| 9. He served as the CEO of the DMICDC, contributing to India’s economic growth through manufacturing. |
| 10. Amitabh Kant is part of the Steering Board of the World Economic Forum. |
| 11. He authored the book "Branding India – An Incredible Story.” |
| 12. Amitabh Kant has a talent for chess and shares a connection with India's chess icon, Viswanathan Anand. |
| 13. On February 17, 2016, he was appointed the CEO of NITI Aayog. |
| 14. His term as CEO of NITI Aayog was extended until June 30, 109. |
| 15. Amitabh Kant's smoking habits are not known. |
| 16. He does consume alcohol. |
| 17. He was appointed India's G20 Sherpa in July 2022. |
| 18. He led India's G20 Presidency in 2023, which included the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration and the inclusion of the African Union as a permanent member of the G20. |
| 19. He joined Fairfax Financial Holdings as Senior Advisor in June 2025. |
| 20. He was appointed to the board of IndiGo in July 2025. |
