NITI Aayog has announced the appointment of Deepak Bagla, who has officially assumed charge as the Mission Director of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM).
Bagla joins AIM with an extensive background spanning banking, investment promotion, policy advisory, and institutional leadership. His experience extends across multilateral institutions, the private sector, and Government, bringing a unique blend of strategic insight and operational execution to the role.
Prior to this, Bagla served as the Managing Director & CEO of Invest India, the Government of India’s national investment promotion and facilitation agency. Under his leadership, Invest India received multiple global accolades and emerged as a key institution supporting entrepreneurship, innovation, and startup growth across the country.
He has served on several high-level government committees and represented India in multiple international forums, including as President of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA).
Bagla holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi, and Master’s degrees in International Diplomacy and International Trade & Finance from Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
Upon assuming office, Deepak Bagla stated “It is a privilege to join Atal Innovation Mission at this pivotal moment. As AIM enters a new phase with an expanded mandate, there is immense opportunity to further strengthen India’s innovation landscape. I look forward to working collaboratively with government, industry, academia, and civil society to nurture a robust ecosystem that drives inclusive growth and positions India at the forefront of global innovation and deliver on the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of a Viksit Bharat.”
