Harsh Vardhan Shringla

Harsh Vardhan Shringla is an Indian diplomat and politician currently serving as a nominated Member of the Rajya Sabha. A veteran of the Indian Foreign Service, he served as the 33rd Foreign Secretary of India from 2020 to 2022 and held ambassadorial roles in the United States, Thailand, and as High Commissioner to Bangladesh. Following his retirement from the diplomatic service, he acted as the Chief Coordinator for India's G20 Presidency in 2023. Throughout his career, he has focused on economic diplomacy, conflict prevention, and strengthening bilateral relations.