Dr. Dharmendra Singh Gangwar Secretary General
A former Government of India Secretary, he brings over 35 years of leadership and policy expertise.
Dr. Dharmendra Singh Gangwar, IAS (Retd.), the Secretary General of Indian Beverage Association (IBA), India’s national apex body for the non-alcoholic beverage industry has a distinguished career spanning over 35 years. Dr. Gangwar has held key leadership positions in public administration, policy formulation, and governance across the Government of India, state government, and public sector enterprises.
A retired Secretary to the Government of India, Dr. Gangwar, from the 1988 batch of the Bihar cadre, has held key positions across multiple ministries, including the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, and Ministry of Rural Development. His vast experience in public finance management, industrial promotion, and development administration will be instrumental in driving the mission of IBA forward.
Dr. Gangwar’s tenure in the Government of India has been marked by significant contributions, including his role in managing the financial aspects of India’s COVID-19 response, the successful execution of World Food India, and the enhancement of public service delivery mechanisms in Bihar. His expertise in infrastructure development, regulatory frameworks, and corporate governance will provide strong leadership to the Indian Beverage Association.
Dr. Gangwar holds an MBBS degree (Gold Medalist) from King George’s Medical College, Lucknow, and has undergone management training at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Kennedy School, Duke University, and IIM Ahmedabad.