Subodh Agarwal IAS

IAS (RJ:88) | ACS, Govt of Rajasthan | IIT Delhi | Princeton MPP | PhD Economics | LLB | Governance | Policy | Leadership l Views personal

[Subodh Agarwal IAS @subodhagarwal]

Honoured to return to The Scindia School as Chief Guest for the XXVI Scholars’ Banquet.

My message to the young scholars:
Dream boldly.
Stay adaptable.
Build character.
Trust yourself.
Value true friendships.

Grateful for the touching welcome.

Policy. People. Progress. #Subodh

[Subodh Agarwal IAS @subodhagarwal]

Honoured to be Chief Guest at Seedling Modern High School’s Annual Function — themed “The Dragon Warrior.”
Spoke on courage, creativity & 7 life principles — from asking fearless questions to believing in oneself.

#Leadership #Education #YouthEmpowerment #BySubodh

[Subodh Agarwal IAS @subodhagarwal]

Sometimes, the smartest thing you can do… is switch off.
Even tech leaders like Eric Schmidt and Narayana Murthy remind us that real creativity needs quiet.
A clear mind is more powerful than a long day.

#DigitalWellbeing #Mindfulness #Balance #Creativity #BySubodh

[Subodh Agarwal IAS @subodhagarwal]

🐪 Huge win for Rajasthan’s camels!

After 11 yrs, interstate transport ban is lifted! From 7.5L in 1992 to ~1L today, breeders faced crashing prices & lost hope.
Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma’s govt steps up to revive our desert heritage. Cheers!

#Rajasthan #CamelRevival #BySubodh

[Subodh Agarwal IAS @subodhagarwal]

🐪 Pushkar Fair is 40 days away.
Golden dunes. Folk songs. Turbans & colors.

And at its heart - camels, the desert’s lifeline.

Their numbers may be falling, but with innovation, pride & policy, Rajasthan can is keeping this heritage alive.

#PushkarFair #BySubodh

[Subodh Agarwal IAS @subodhagarwal]

Udaipur: Symphony of Lakes

One post is never enough for a magical city like #Udaipur. During my posting as Commissioner (2012–13), we stopped vehicular traffic on Paal of lake- today, it’s alive with walkers, families & sports.

Heritage Preserved. Beauty reinvented
#BySubodh

[Subodh Agarwal IAS @subodhagarwal]

Timeless Beauty in City of Lakes

Back in #Udaipur, the Venice of the East. During my posting as Commissioner (2012–13), we hosted a Stone Sculptor Symposium with eminent artists—their creations still grace the lakefront today.

Heritage preserved, beauty reinvented.
#BySubodh

[Subodh Agarwal IAS @subodhagarwal]

Rooted in Indian philosophy, our enterprises draw strength from Sanatan Dharma—a moral compass for turbulent times.

Blending tradition & modernity with Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, India’s entrepreneurial spirit will fuel nation building.

Honoured to address ViCCI.
#BySubodh

[Subodh Agarwal IAS @subodhagarwal]

Management Lessons from the Gita

At the ET Conference, I spoke on timeless wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita, rooted in Advaita.

3 takeaways for leaders:
1️⃣ Intent > outcome
2️⃣ Freedom + discipline
3️⃣ Work aligned with true nature

#BySubodh #Leadership #BhagavadGita

[Subodh Agarwal IAS @subodhagarwal]

@Shagun Agarwal’s debut exhibition “A Journey Inward” at JKK, Jaipur closed on 31st Aug with huge footfall & grand success 🎨✨ Grateful for all the love & support!

#JourneyInward #ArtExhibition #BySubodh

[Subodh Agarwal IAS @subodhagarwal]

Today is the last day of Shagun Agarwal’s exhibition “A Journey Inward” 🎨 at Alankar Art Gallery, JKK, Jaipur.

Grateful for the love & encouragement.
If you haven’t visited yet, don’t miss it!

⏰ 11 AM – 4 PM
📍 JKK, Jaipur

#BySubodh #ArtExhibition #JourneyInward

[Subodh Agarwal IAS @subodhagarwal]

Delighted to share glimpses from my daughter Shagun Agarwal’s debut solo exhibition “A Journey Inward”

🎨 A celebration of creativity & self-expression
📍 Alankar Art Gallery, JKK Jaipur
🗓 28th–31st Aug |
⏰ 11 AM–6 PM

#BySubodh #AJourneyInward #ArtExhibition #JaipurArt

[Subodh Agarwal IAS @subodhagarwal]

Chitrayan: Journey Through Art

Delighted to share the opening of Group Art Exhibition at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur (28–31 Aug 2025).

Featuring 4 women artists with Shagun Agrawal’s debut series “A Journey Inward.”

#Chitrayan #ArtExhibition #BySubodh

[Subodh Agarwal IAS @subodhagarwal]

30 linear steps take you across a room.
30 exponential steps? To the moon & back—plus a few laps around Earth!

At #BFSIGameChanger I spoke on AI’s exponential rise, tech obsolescence & mental balance.

How do you stay future-ready?
Policy. People. Progress. #BySubodh

[Subodh Agarwal IAS @subodhagarwal]

Spoke at the Digital Transformation Conclave on how AI is growing exponentially; rapid obsolescence of tech (Nokia to reels), Anthropocene paradox & why mental balance is vital.

Thanks Faheem Huq & GovConnect.

Policy. People. Progress. #BySubodh
#AI #Leadership #MentalHealth

[Subodh Agarwal IAS @subodhagarwal]

Honoured to be a Key Speaker at the launch of Business Standard’s Jaipur editions.

In the panel on Invest Rajasthan: Economic Roadmap, I spoke on how deserts & minerals are powering Rajasthan’s rise in renewables, industry & mining.

Policy. People. Progress. #BySubodh

[Subodh Agarwal IAS @subodhagarwal]

AI- humanity’s electricity or its nuclear power?
Transformative yet destabilizing.
The real question isn’t if AI will change us, but how we shape it—with values, foresight & responsibility.

Policy. People. Progress.
#BySubodh
#AI #EthicsInTech #DigitalIndia

[Subodh Agarwal IAS @subodhagarwal]

Saw a boy swallow 5 swords at the circus—fearless, effortless.
Hans Rosling too mastered sword swallowing after years of failure.
Lesson: Impossible often just means “not yet mastered.”
Keep chasing your dream—it’s alive.

Policy. People. Progress. #BySubodh

[Subodh Agarwal IAS @subodhagarwal]

79 Years of Freedom

From 1947 to today, every year has given India new independence- from steel to space, poverty to prosperity, importing to innovating.

Most of us were born in free India, yet freedom is something we keep building.

#BySubodh #IndependenceDay #IndiaAt79

[Subodh Agarwal IAS @subodhagarwal]

850 bright young minds. 2 days of debate & diplomacy.
At CCGMUN 2025, India’s youth leaders steps into shoes of world leaders—tackling global challenges with clarity, values & adaptability.

Policy. People. Progress.
#BySubodh

#MUN #Leadership #FutureLeaders #YouthEmpowerment