Someone known for working hard and doing what's right in the Indian government has had a great career. Like a good movie, his career has shown him dealing with hard situations with strong will. From when he started to when he was in charge as the Cabinet Secretary, he always put the people first. People he worked with remember him as someone who didn't talk much but did a lot. One person said, "He always thought about what was best for the country." His way of leading, like a director who knows what he's doing, made sure things went well even when times were tough. Born on 24 November 1951, he joined the IAS in 1974 from Uttar Pradesh. A big moment in his career was when he became the Cabinet Secretary in June 2011, a job he had until 2015. This job, like being the main person in an important national story, involved giving advice to the government on important plans. What he did during this time, especially making government work easier, was praised a lot. Even after he stopped working, people still wanted his advice. He kept helping on different groups and projects, showing that he cared about the country even after his job was done. Like a great movie that people still love, his work keeps inspiring people who want to work for the government.