VKS
Civil Servant

V. K. Shunglu

· verify

Serving as the ninth Comptroller and Auditor General of India, overseeing national audits.

V. K. Shunglu served as the ninth Comptroller and Auditor General of India. He is a 1962 batch Indian Administrative Service officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre.

✨

A detail that
surprised us

“

V. K. Shunglu was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2019, nearly two decades after retiring as Comptroller and Auditor General of India, recognizing his enduring impact on civil services and governance.

The Story

1
In 1959, V. K. Shunglu earned a bachelor's degree with honours in economics from St. Stephen's College, Delhi, followed by a master's degree in history from the University of Delhi in 1961, setting a strong academic foundation before joining the IAS.
2
🌟 Joining the Indian Administrative Service in 1962 from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, Shunglu's early administrative roles paved the way for his leadership in varied ministries including Power and Health between 1993 and 1994.
3In 1995, Shunglu served as Secretary of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, also joining the Foreign Investment Promotion Board, engaging directly with India's economic reform policies during a critical phase of liberalization.
4🌟 On March 15, 1996, Shunglu became the 9th Comptroller and Auditor General of India, overseeing the nation's audit processes until his retirement in March 2002, a period marked by increasing scrutiny of government expenditure.

🏅 Awards & Honours

—
Padma Bhushan

🔍 One thing most people don't know

“

Though retiring in 2002, Shunglu received the Padma Bhushan in 2019, an unusually delayed but prestigious recognition for civil service contributions.

📸 Through the Years

📷

No photos yet

Help preserve history — add a photo of this icon

🗓️ A Life in Moments

📚
Education
Graduated from St. Stephen's College
Completed bachelor's degree with honours in economics at St. Stephen's College, Delhi.
1959
📚
Education
Master's degree from University of Delhi
Earned a master's degree in history from the University of Delhi.
1961
⚡
Career
Joined Indian Administrative Service
Entered IAS from Madhya Pradesh cadre, beginning his bureaucratic career.
1962
⚡
Career
Special Secretary, Ministry of Power
Appointed Special Secretary in the Ministry of Power, handling critical energy sector issues.
1993
⚡
Career
Appointed Comptroller and Auditor General
Became the 9th Comptroller and Auditor General of India, serving until 2002.
1996
🌟
Other
Became Chairman of Delhi Public School Society
Took leadership at one of India's largest private school networks.
2014
🏅
Award
Awarded Padma Bhushan
Received Padma Bhushan for civil service contributions.
2019
More moments to come...
+ Add a moment

🗝️Discoveries

Swipe to uncover hidden stories
01 / 04
🌍HISTORICAL IMPACT

Shunglu chaired the inquiry commission into the 2010 Commonwealth Games scandal, a high-profile probe into corruption and mismanagement of one of India's largest sporting events.

02 / 04
🌍HISTORICAL IMPACT

He led the Shunglu Committee examining irregularities in Delhi government appointments, demonstrating his role in addressing systemic administrative issues at the state level.

03 / 04
🌍HISTORICAL IMPACT

In 1995, Shunglu was part of the Foreign Investment Promotion Board during a critical phase when India was opening up its economy to global investors.

No quote recorded for V. K. Shunglu yet.

🌱 What changed because of them

V. K. Shunglu's tenure as Comptroller and Auditor General brought enhanced rigor to public audit processes during a transformative economic period. His post-retirement leadership in inquiry commissions and anti-corruption initiatives such as the India Rejuvenation Initiative helped spotlight governance issues, influencing transparency measures. Additionally, his stewardship of the Delhi Public School Society since 2014 has shaped educational administration at one of India's largest private school networks.

💬 Social Buzz

💬

What are people saying about V. K. Shunglu?

Share posts from historians, journalists and notable voices about this icon. 🇮🇳

💭 Memories & Tributes

Share your memory of V. K. Shunglu...
Loading memories...
Is this profile accurate?