Senior Customs Officer Assumes New Leadership Role at IGI Airport
Shankar Sarma has assumed charge as Additional Commissioner of Customs at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, New Delhi, marking a new chapter in his distinguished career in customs administration, taxation, economic policy, and government service.
The appointment of Shankar Sarma Customs IGI Airport comes at a time when India’s busiest international airport continues to witness growing passenger traffic, trade activity, and customs enforcement responsibilities.
Extensive Experience in Customs and Tax Administration
Sarma brings more than 16 years of experience within the Government of India, having held several key positions across customs, GST intelligence, economic policy, and revenue administration.
Prior to this assignment, he served in multiple leadership roles as Additional Commissioner and also held responsibilities across customs and indirect tax administration.
His extensive experience in enforcement, taxation, policy implementation, and governance is expected to support efficient customs operations at IGI Airport.
Key Contributions in GST Intelligence and Economic Policy
Before his current appointment, Sarma served as Director in the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, contributing to economic policy discussions and governance initiatives.
He also held several important positions within the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), including Additional Director, Joint Director, and Deputy Director.
During his tenure, he was involved in intelligence-led enforcement, tax compliance initiatives, investigation frameworks, and revenue protection measures.
Diverse Career Across Government and Financial Services
Earlier in his career, Sarma served as Deputy Commissioner and Under Secretary to the Government of India, along with customs and taxation assignments in Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi.
Before joining government service, he worked in analytical and research roles with Korea Exchange Bank, Genpact, and National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER).
His background across data analytics, forecasting, economic research, and public administration has contributed to a well-rounded professional profile spanning both public and private sectors.
Strengthening Customs Administration at IGI Airport
The appointment of Shankar Sarma Customs IGI Airport is expected to further strengthen customs operations, trade facilitation, regulatory compliance, and enforcement mechanisms at one of India’s most important international gateways.
With extensive experience across customs administration, intelligence operations, and policy implementation, Sarma is well-positioned to support efficient border management while facilitating legitimate trade and passenger movement.
