Shri Shaktikanta Das, Former Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, has been appointed as India’s G 20 Sherpa till December 31, 2018 for the Development Track of the G20.

There are two tracks in G 20- Finance Track and Development Track. Finance Track is managed by the Secretary (Economic Affairs) as India’s Deputy to G 20 and the Development Track is coordinated by the Sherpa. The Department of Economic Affairs will provide necessary support to the Sherpa.

G20 Sherpa appointment confirms lead for Development Track, with departmental support through year-end. Shri Shaktikanta Das has been designated as India's G20 Sherpa for the Development Track with tenure until December 31, 2018; the G20 comprises two tracks (Finance Track led by the Secretary (Economic Affairs) as India's Deputy and the Development Track coordinated by the Sherpa), and the Department of Economic Affairs will provide necessary support to the Sherpa.