The Honourable Ambassador Raj Kumar Srivastava, IFS

Senior Diploma and Dean, Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS), New Delhi

The Honourable Ambassador Raj Kumar Srivastava, IFS, is a senior Indian diplomat and Dean of the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS), New Delhi. A 1997 batch Indian Foreign Service officer holding a Civil Engineering degree from IIT Kanpur, he brings unique technical expertise to diplomatic service. He has served in Indian Missions across Spain, Myanmar, Austria, Brazil, Japan, and Croatia, demonstrating extensive global diplomatic experience. His career includes work at the National Security Council Secretariat and playing a key role in initiatives like the India–Japan Digital Partnership, reflecting his expertise in technology diplomacy. As India’s former Ambassador to Croatia, he strengthened bilateral ties through numerous cultural and academic exchanges. Fluent in multiple languages, he is passionate about Indian Knowledge Systems, technology integration in diplomacy, and fostering global cooperation. His leadership at SSIFS shapes the next generation of Indian diplomats.