Sukhbir Singh Sandhu

Sukhbir Singh Sandhu is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer of the 1988 batch from the Uttarakhand cadre, currently serving as one of the Election Commissioners of India since March 2024. His distinguished four-decade career spans significant leadership positions across infrastructure, urban development, and public administration.

As Chairman of the National Highways Authority of India from October 2019 to July 2021, he oversaw the resolution of arbitration disputes worth Rs. 30,000 crore through conciliation and implemented nationwide compulsory FASTag for toll collection, generating estimated annual savings of Rs. 35,000 crore.

Prior to his current role, he served as Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand from July 2021 to January 2024, during which 35 departmental policies were reformed to improve delivery and attract investment.

His career includes serving as Principal Secretary to four Chief Ministers from three different political parties over eight years, and as District Magistrate of Haridwar, Gautam Budh Nagar (NOIDA), and Udham Singh Nagar.

A medical graduate turned administrator, Sandhu holds an MBBS from Government Medical College Amritsar, a master’s degree in history from Guru Nanak Dev University, and a law degree. He was awarded the President Medal for his service as Commissioner of Ludhiana Municipal Corporation.