Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Jun 4: The Karnataka government has appointed retired IAS officer L K Atheeq as the financial advisor to chief minister D K Shivakumar. The department of personnel and administrative reforms issued an official notification announcing the appointment. The post carries the salary and benefits equivalent to that of the chief secretary.

Atheeq, who is currently serving as chairman of the Bengaluru Business Corridor, will continue to hold that position concurrently. A 1991-batch IAS officer, he has held several key positions in the state and central governments, including additional chief secretary to the chief minister, finance department, and principal secretary to former chief minister Siddaramaiah.

During his distinguished career, Atheeq served as director in the Prime Minister’s Office, represented India on the board of the World Bank Group in Washington DC, and held leadership roles in rural development, education, health, and governance reforms. He has also served on the boards of several state-run corporations and played a significant role in shaping major national initiatives in education, health, and food security.