Parag Jain Appointed Additional Secretary (Security): R&AW Chief Takes Dual Role in India's National Security Framework

Nov 13, 2025 01:50 am CST

Senior IPS officer Parag Jain, currently serving as Secretary of Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), has been assigned additional responsibility as Secretary (Security) in the Cabinet Secretariat. This strategic appointment aims to enhance coordination between intelligence operations and internal security frameworks, particularly in counter-terrorism and cybersecurity domains. The dual role reflects the government's focus on maintaining operational continuity in critical security sectors through experienced leadership.