B. Sivaraman | |
|---|---|
| Born | India |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
| Known for | Cabinet Secretary of India |
| Awards | Padma Vibhushan |
Balaram Sivaraman was an Indian civil servant, writer and the tenth Cabinet Secretary of India. [1] He assumed office on 1 January 1969 and held the position until 30 November 1970. The Government of India awarded him Padma Vibhushan, the second highest Indian civilian award, in 1971. [2]
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