NITI Aayog today announced that Deepak Bagla has officially taken charge as the Mission Director of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), the Government of India’s flagship initiative to promote innovation and entrepreneurship.
Bagla brings with him an extensive background in banking, investment promotion, policy advisory, and institutional leadership, having worked with multilateral institutions, the private sector, and the Government. His expertise combines strategic insight with hands-on operational experience, making him a strong choice to lead AIM into its next phase of growth.
Prior to this appointment, Bagla served as Managing Director & CEO of Invest India, the national investment promotion and facilitation agency, where he played a pivotal role in positioning India as a global investment hub. Under his leadership, Invest India earned multiple international accolades and significantly contributed to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation across the country.
Bagla has represented India at numerous global platforms and served as President of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA). He has also been part of several high-level government committees shaping policy in investment and innovation.
An alumnus of St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, Bagla holds Master’s degrees in International Diplomacy and International Trade & Finance from Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
On assuming office, Bagla said, “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 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.”
