Four Key IFS officers in MEA for likely US-centric tasks
Going by the rising US-centric focus of the Indian Government to enhance trade ties, there are four key Indian Foreign Service officers, in the Ministry of External Affairs, who are likely to play a significant role in enhancing trade ties in the days to come. They are-- Vikram Doraiswami 
Going by the rising US-centric focus of the Indian Government to enhance trade ties, there are four key Indian Foreign Service officers, in the Ministry of External Affairs, who are likely to play a significant role in enhancing trade ties in the days to come. They are--
Vikram Doraiswami looking after international organizations and conferences. One can expect a number of summits in the coming years with US-centric focus—particularly Arms deals. He is an Indian Foreign Service officer of 1992 batch.
Dr Neena Malhotra is Head of Indo-Pacific. US President Donald Trump had already indicated rising India’s role in Indo-Pacific.She is an Indian Foreign Service officer of 1992 batch.
Dr Anupam Ray, Joint Secretary, Policy Planning.A gamut of policy planning in the PMO is likely to have US trade relations issues under focus. Dr Anupam Ray is already well known in the White House as he has served as India’s Consul General in Houston.He is an 1994 batch Indian Foreign Service officer.
Vikas Swarup, Secretary, East is also In-charge of G-20 affairs in the Ministry of External Affairs. G-20 is a significant platform and the officer’s experience and media outreach ability will help here.He is a 1986 batch Indian Foreign Service officer.

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