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WHISPERS IN THE CORRIDORS

IAS Assn praises DMs across countryThis is truly praiseworthy and Yeoman service but let it become a usual habit to come and meet the public like subservient and not confining in their offices with many impervious layers that was worthwhile in pre independence but as constituents of same society , rather many have come from the smaller strata ( though we should never say that) . Our society is very receptive and this benevolence and social connect will evolve our country to a greater heights . Salutations for such magnanimity and will make indelible Mark in the annals of memory of billions of people

Mahendra Goel

For a change In earlier times people used to wear masks while dancing. In Bollywood actors used masks. Masquerading was known. In modern time Corona scared use masks. All couples who were fighting now are trying to be friendly in the lockdown. There is no other option. All helpers are wandering like zombies. Earlier in Bhopal, medics were using masks and long sleaves and full face dupattas to beat the heat. People are cooking washing and cleaning for a change. If this can save Humanity why not ?

Rekha Bhargava

CBDT denies NFU once againCBDT once again denied NFU to some 1999 batch officers though no charge sheet is pending against them. How CBDT is able to violate DoPT norms blatantly? Is IRS association sleeping? God knows.

Kumar

UN bodies need restructuring Endorse A.K. Saxena's view on WHO's failure to warn world on Corona Virus. Not only WHO, most of the UN bodies need restructuring to meet the present day world. Hope India takes a lead in this matter.

S Gopal

Really a state of quandary !It is really a state of quandary that when the banks are jostling with the humongous NPA's there still is a rat race in the banks to sell the third party products be it mutual funds, Insurance or any other financial instrument. It is axiomatic that bankers are not trained and well versed with selling of the third party products and even the fee based income by selling these items is miniscule balance sheet of the banks. Moreover, the most bright employees of the banks be placed in the Loan Recovery Section so that they ruminate for the recovery of the bank dues, out of box to nip the nefarious acts of errant borrowers who are trained to eat away the funds of banks.

Mahendra Kumar Goel

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US !

Great achievement!! A milestone to recall nostalgically later!! Great ,sir. Keep up to 100cr.

B P Pandey

Hats off to you for carrying on your work in adverse conditions.D P Devgan

Kudos even during LOCKDOWN whispers in the corridors site is active and is updated with all aspect .

Anil Mehta

Wonderful Dr Saheb ! You are keeping up the great work even in these difficult times !

Ashok Joshi

May 20203

Appointments Pg. 05

Whispers that came true Pg. 12

Joint Secretary Pg. 10

Best of Whispers Pg. 20

Biz-Buzz Pg. 47

Cartoons Pg. 50

Volume 12, Issue 9Month - May 2020

Price : 50/-

Editor- in -Chief : Dr. Suresh Mehrotra

Executive Director : Dr. Asha Mehrotra

Chief Executive Officer : Sapna Mehrotra

Editor : Sanjay Sharma

Editor (Digital) : Santosh Chowdhury

News Editor : Sunil Salve

Sub Editor : Nidhi Jain

Spl. Correspondent Delhi : Ajay Chaturvedi

Group Vice President : Abul Hasan

GM- Business Development : Rajiv Ranjan

Marketing Manager : Barkha Soni

Designing/ Graphics : Radheshyam Dangi 'Rajesh',

Girish Parmar

Technical Assistant : Rajesh Umariya

Editorial Office :E-19, 45 Bungalows, T.T. Nagar, Bhopal-03, Phone: 0755-4221719

E-mail: whisperseditor@gmail.com

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Above Punjab National Bank, Bhopal (M.P.)

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Editor: Sanjay Sharma**(Responsible for selection of news under PRB Act)

All disputes subject to jurisdiction of Bhopal District Court

WHISPERS IN THE CORRIDORS

IAS Assn praises DMs across countryThis is truly praiseworthy and Yeoman service but let it become a usual habit to come and meet the public like subservient and not confining in their offices with many impervious layers that was worthwhile in pre independence but as constituents of same society , rather many have come from the smaller strata ( though we should never say that) . Our society is very receptive and this benevolence and social connect will evolve our country to a greater heights . Salutations for such magnanimity and will make indelible Mark in the annals of memory of billions of people

Mahendra Goel

For a change In earlier times people used to wear masks while dancing. In Bollywood actors used masks. Masquerading was known. In modern time Corona scared use masks. All couples who were fighting now are trying to be friendly in the lockdown. There is no other option. All helpers are wandering like zombies. Earlier in Bhopal, medics were using masks and long sleaves and full face dupattas to beat the heat. People are cooking washing and cleaning for a change. If this can save Humanity why not ?

Rekha Bhargava

CBDT denies NFU once againCBDT once again denied NFU to some 1999 batch officers though no charge sheet is pending against them. How CBDT is able to violate DoPT norms blatantly? Is IRS association sleeping? God knows.

Kumar

UN bodies need restructuring Endorse A.K. Saxena's view on WHO's failure to warn world on Corona Virus. Not only WHO, most of the UN bodies need restructuring to meet the present day world. Hope India takes a lead in this matter.

S Gopal

Really a state of quandary !It is really a state of quandary that when the banks are jostling with the humongous NPA's there still is a rat race in the banks to sell the third party products be it mutual funds, Insurance or any other financial instrument. It is axiomatic that bankers are not trained and well versed with selling of the third party products and even the fee based income by selling these items is miniscule balance sheet of the banks. Moreover, the most bright employees of the banks be placed in the Loan Recovery Section so that they ruminate for the recovery of the bank dues, out of box to nip the nefarious acts of errant borrowers who are trained to eat away the funds of banks.

Mahendra Kumar Goel

Editor's Pick

REGULAR FEATURES

WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US !

Great achievement!! A milestone to recall nostalgically later!! Great ,sir. Keep up to 100cr.

B P Pandey

Hats off to you for carrying on your work in adverse conditions.D P Devgan

Kudos even during LOCKDOWN whispers in the corridors site is active and is updated with all aspect .

Anil Mehta

Wonderful Dr Saheb ! You are keeping up the great work even in these difficult times !

Ashok Joshi

May 20203

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Sanjay Kothari Central Vigilance Commissioner Sanjay Kothari, appointed Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC), is a 1978 batch Haryana Cadre IAS Officer, known for his concern and interest in the creation of institutions, often innovative and pioneering and carrying out reforms for 'Good Governance' and documenting them. Creator of SurajKund Craft Mela in 1987, he has over 30 published articles on administrative reforms, city development and tourism.

K D TripathiSecretary, President of IndiaK D Tripathi, appointed Secretary to the President of India, is a 1980-batch Assam cadre IAS official, who was Chairman of Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) when appointed on the coveted post. The official has been appointed for a term co-terminus with the tenure of the President or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Tripathi has worked on various Central government as well as state government posts like Secretary in the Central Vigilance Commission.

Rajesh Bushan OSD - Health & Family WelfareRajesh Bhushan, Rural Development Secretary, appointed OSD Department of Health and Family Welfare, is a 1987 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre who has been Secretary (Coordination) and Additional Secretary in Cabinet Secretariat besides Joint Secretary, Rural Development. In the cadre, he has served as Principal Secretary, Information and Public Relations and Project Coordinator in the Education Mission. He would succeed Preeti Sudan who is on three months extension.

Nagendra Nath Sinha Secretary, Rural Development Nagendra Nath Sinha, Secretary - Border Management, appointed Secretary - Rural Development, is a 1987 batch IAS officer of Jharkhand cadre who has been Managing Director, National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited and has also worked as Additional Chief Secretary, Rural Development in Jharkhand where he played pivotal role in organizing rural poor, creating sustainable livelihood & employment opportunities & NRM based development.

Pradip Kumar Tripathi Secretary, Steel Pradip Kumar Tripathi, appointed Secretary - Ministry of Steel, is a 1987 batch IAS officer of J&K cadre who has served as Establishment Officer & Special Secretary, DoPT. Having vast administrative experience of working on important positions for over three decade, he has also served as Additional Secretary and Joint Secretary in DoPT. He will take charge as the new Steel Secretary upon superannuation of incumbent Binoy Kumar, who retires on May 31, 2020

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Sanjay Kothari Central Vigilance Commissioner Sanjay Kothari, appointed Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC), is a 1978 batch Haryana Cadre IAS Officer, known for his concern and interest in the creation of institutions, often innovative and pioneering and carrying out reforms for 'Good Governance' and documenting them. Creator of SurajKund Craft Mela in 1987, he has over 30 published articles on administrative reforms, city development and tourism.

K D TripathiSecretary, President of IndiaK D Tripathi, appointed Secretary to the President of India, is a 1980-batch Assam cadre IAS official, who was Chairman of Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) when appointed on the coveted post. The official has been appointed for a term co-terminus with the tenure of the President or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Tripathi has worked on various Central government as well as state government posts like Secretary in the Central Vigilance Commission.

Rajesh Bushan OSD - Health & Family WelfareRajesh Bhushan, Rural Development Secretary, appointed OSD Department of Health and Family Welfare, is a 1987 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre who has been Secretary (Coordination) and Additional Secretary in Cabinet Secretariat besides Joint Secretary, Rural Development. In the cadre, he has served as Principal Secretary, Information and Public Relations and Project Coordinator in the Education Mission. He would succeed Preeti Sudan who is on three months extension.

Nagendra Nath Sinha Secretary, Rural Development Nagendra Nath Sinha, Secretary - Border Management, appointed Secretary - Rural Development, is a 1987 batch IAS officer of Jharkhand cadre who has been Managing Director, National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited and has also worked as Additional Chief Secretary, Rural Development in Jharkhand where he played pivotal role in organizing rural poor, creating sustainable livelihood & employment opportunities & NRM based development.

Pradip Kumar Tripathi Secretary, Steel Pradip Kumar Tripathi, appointed Secretary - Ministry of Steel, is a 1987 batch IAS officer of J&K cadre who has served as Establishment Officer & Special Secretary, DoPT. Having vast administrative experience of working on important positions for over three decade, he has also served as Additional Secretary and Joint Secretary in DoPT. He will take charge as the new Steel Secretary upon superannuation of incumbent Binoy Kumar, who retires on May 31, 2020

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Tarun Kapoor Secretary, Petroleum & Natural Gas Tarun Kapoor, Vice chairman - Delhi Development Authority, appointed Secretary - Petroleum and Natural Gas, is a 1987 batch IAS officer of HP cadre who has multi-sectoral experience in the Private and the Government sector. He has held important positions like Joint Secretary (National Solar Mission) in the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) and Director in a Government-owned Hydro Power Utility with installed capacity of 1500 MW, the largest in the country.

Sudhanshu Pandey Secretary, Food & PD Sudhanshu Pandey, Additional Secretary – Commerce, appointed Secretary - Food and Public Distribution, is a 1987 batch IAS officer of J&K cadre who has worked at senior positions in the state and at the centre besides in the Indian Embassy in Germany. He has led many high-level delegations to various countries, represented India and conducted trade negotiations in various areas, chaired many high-level committees and currently discharge functions as Chief Negotiator of India.

Ms Leena Nandan Secretary, Consumer Affairs Ms Leena Nandan, appointed Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, is a 1987 batch IAS officer of UP cadre. Before this appointment, she served as Special Secretary , Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Having over three decades experience of working on several important administrative positions bothe in the cadre and at the Centre, she has also served as Additional Secretary in Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

Rajesh Verma Secretary, Corporate Affairs Rajesh Verma, appointed Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, is a 1987 batch IAS officer of Odisha cadre. Before this appointment, he was posted as the Special Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare. Having vast experience of having worked at several important administrative positions for over three decades , he has also been Principal Secretary to Odisha Chief Minister and has served as the Principal Secretary, Energy Department, too.

Rajesh Kumar Chaturvedi Secretary, Chemicals & PetrochemicalsRajesh Kumar Chaturvedi, appointed Secretary, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, is a 1987 batch IAS officer of MP cadre. Before this appointment , he served as Special Secretary & Financial Advisor, Ministry of Culture. In a span of more than three decades as an IAS officer, he has worked on several important positions including as Director General, National Skill Development Agency and has been Chairman CBSE too.

Ajay Tirkey Secretary, Women & Child Development Ajay Tirkey, appointed Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development, is a 1987 batch IAS officer of MP cadre. Before this appointment, he served as Special Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development. Having more than three decades experience of having worked on important administrative positions both at the Centre and in the state, he has also been Additional Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development

Tarun Bajaj Secretary, Economic Affairs Tarun Bajaj has been appointed as Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs. He is a1988 batch IAS officer of Haryana cadre. Before this appointment , he served as Additional Secretary in PMO and he also held Joint Secretary positio0n in the Prime Minister's Office. He has vast experience, of having served in various department on important positions including as Joint Secretary, Economic Affairs in Union ministry of finance.

Arvind Kumar Sharma Secretary, MSME Arvind Kumar Sharma, Additional Secretary in PMO, appointed Secretary, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), is a 1988 batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre. One of the many Joint Secretaries in PMO, who definitely wields some power because of his experience in dealing with industry as part of Modi's office as Gujarat Chief Minister. His contribution - in organising the Vibrant Gujarat summit and getting the Tata Nano plant moved to Sanand – is immense.

Aramane Giridhar Secretary, Road Transport Aramane Giridhar, appointed Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, is a 1988 batch IAS officer of AP cadre. Before this appointment, he served as Additional Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat. Having vast experience, he has served on various important positions including Joint Secretary in Cabinet Secretariat. In the cadre, he has served as Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration & Urban Development .

Rameshwar Prasad Gupta Secretary, EF&CCRameshwar Prasad Gupta has been appointed as Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. He is a 1987 batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre. Before this, he served as Special Secretary, NITI Aayog as also as Additional Secretary prior to that. He has over three decades experience of working as an IAS officer on several important administrative positions both at the Cenntre and in the cadre.

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Tarun Kapoor Secretary, Petroleum & Natural Gas Tarun Kapoor, Vice chairman - Delhi Development Authority, appointed Secretary - Petroleum and Natural Gas, is a 1987 batch IAS officer of HP cadre who has multi-sectoral experience in the Private and the Government sector. He has held important positions like Joint Secretary (National Solar Mission) in the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) and Director in a Government-owned Hydro Power Utility with installed capacity of 1500 MW, the largest in the country.

Sudhanshu Pandey Secretary, Food & PD Sudhanshu Pandey, Additional Secretary – Commerce, appointed Secretary - Food and Public Distribution, is a 1987 batch IAS officer of J&K cadre who has worked at senior positions in the state and at the centre besides in the Indian Embassy in Germany. He has led many high-level delegations to various countries, represented India and conducted trade negotiations in various areas, chaired many high-level committees and currently discharge functions as Chief Negotiator of India.

Ms Leena Nandan Secretary, Consumer Affairs Ms Leena Nandan, appointed Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, is a 1987 batch IAS officer of UP cadre. Before this appointment, she served as Special Secretary , Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Having over three decades experience of working on several important administrative positions bothe in the cadre and at the Centre, she has also served as Additional Secretary in Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

Rajesh Verma Secretary, Corporate Affairs Rajesh Verma, appointed Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, is a 1987 batch IAS officer of Odisha cadre. Before this appointment, he was posted as the Special Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare. Having vast experience of having worked at several important administrative positions for over three decades , he has also been Principal Secretary to Odisha Chief Minister and has served as the Principal Secretary, Energy Department, too.

Rajesh Kumar Chaturvedi Secretary, Chemicals & PetrochemicalsRajesh Kumar Chaturvedi, appointed Secretary, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, is a 1987 batch IAS officer of MP cadre. Before this appointment , he served as Special Secretary & Financial Advisor, Ministry of Culture. In a span of more than three decades as an IAS officer, he has worked on several important positions including as Director General, National Skill Development Agency and has been Chairman CBSE too.

Ajay Tirkey Secretary, Women & Child Development Ajay Tirkey, appointed Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development, is a 1987 batch IAS officer of MP cadre. Before this appointment, he served as Special Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development. Having more than three decades experience of having worked on important administrative positions both at the Centre and in the state, he has also been Additional Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development

Tarun Bajaj Secretary, Economic Affairs Tarun Bajaj has been appointed as Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs. He is a1988 batch IAS officer of Haryana cadre. Before this appointment , he served as Additional Secretary in PMO and he also held Joint Secretary positio0n in the Prime Minister's Office. He has vast experience, of having served in various department on important positions including as Joint Secretary, Economic Affairs in Union ministry of finance.

Arvind Kumar Sharma Secretary, MSME Arvind Kumar Sharma, Additional Secretary in PMO, appointed Secretary, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), is a 1988 batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre. One of the many Joint Secretaries in PMO, who definitely wields some power because of his experience in dealing with industry as part of Modi's office as Gujarat Chief Minister. His contribution - in organising the Vibrant Gujarat summit and getting the Tata Nano plant moved to Sanand – is immense.

Aramane Giridhar Secretary, Road Transport Aramane Giridhar, appointed Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, is a 1988 batch IAS officer of AP cadre. Before this appointment, he served as Additional Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat. Having vast experience, he has served on various important positions including Joint Secretary in Cabinet Secretariat. In the cadre, he has served as Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration & Urban Development .

Rameshwar Prasad Gupta Secretary, EF&CCRameshwar Prasad Gupta has been appointed as Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. He is a 1987 batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre. Before this, he served as Special Secretary, NITI Aayog as also as Additional Secretary prior to that. He has over three decades experience of working as an IAS officer on several important administrative positions both at the Cenntre and in the cadre.

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Ms Anita Karwal Secretary, School Education Ms Anita Karwal, Chairperson - CBSE, appointed Secretary, School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Human Resources Development, is a 1988 batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre. She has a vast experience of having worked in the Education, Urban, Revenue, Rural Development, Training and Health Sectors. She believes in harnessing the human capital creatively and through education for unleashing its full potential for contributing to the growth and progress of the nation.

Ravi Kant Secretary, Ex-Servicemen Welfare Ravi Kant, Secretary - Food & Public Distribution, appointed Secretary - Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, is a 1984 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre. Having vast experience of working on different important positions in his more than three decade long career, Kant who has worked in the South Block has also been Joint Secretary with the Department of Defence. He has also been Secretary , Shipping as also Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Defence.

Anand Kumar Secretary, Culture Anand Kumar, Secretary - New and Renewable Energy, appointed Secretary - Culture, is a 1984 batch IAS officer of Kerala cadre. Before being appointed Secretary, he has served as a Deputy Election Commissioner between 2004–06 and was responsible for conducting the historic Bihar Legislative Assembly elections in 2005. Besides, he has been Joint Secretary – Tourism as also Managing Director at National Highways Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited.

Sanjeev Ranjan Secretary, Shipping Sanjeev Ranjan, Secretary - Road Transport and Highways, appointed Secretary - Shipping, is a 1985 batch IAS officer of Tripura cadre who has earlier served as Chairman National Highways Authority of India, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Chief Secretary of Tripura and has also been Additional Secretary, Road Transport & Highways. Harvard educated Ranjan did Masters in Public Management, Public Policy from National University of Singapore

Ravi Mittal Secretary, Sports Ravi Mittal, Secretary - Information and Broadcasting, appointed Secretary - Sports, is a 1986 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre who has worked on several important positions both in the cadre and at the Centre. While he has worked in Cabinet Secretariat and Planning Commission in the Government of India, in the cadre he has been on ositions like Principal Secretary Finance and Industry and Principal Secretary-cum-Commissioner, Commercial Taxes Department among others.

Mrs Satbir Bedi Secretary, CIC Mrs Satbir Bedi, appointed Secretary, Central Information Commission (CIC), is a 1986 batch IAS officer of UT cadre, who was Chairperson National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) before this appointment. She has held a variety of strategic positions in the National, State and Union Territory Administration, spanning policy formulation & implementation, general administration, law & order enforcement and developmental duties in areas like Human Resource Development etc.

Ram Mohan MishraSecretary, NCSC Ram Mohan Mishra, Additional Secretary and Development Commissioner, MSME, appointed Secretary, National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), is a 1987 batch IAS officer of Assam-Meghayala cadre who has worked in General Administration, Mines and Minerals, Programme Implementation, Planning, Banking and Institutional Finance, Revenue, Environment & Forests, Water Resources, Commerce & Industry, Personnel Management, Home Affairs, Land Revenue, etc.

Pawan Kumar Agarwal Special Secretary, Logistics Pawan Kumar Agarwal, Secretary - Consumer Affairs, appointed Special Secretary (Logistics), Department of Commerce, is a 1985 batch IAS officer of West Bengal cadre who has been CEO of India's food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The recipient of the Order-of-Merit Award For 'Save Food, Share Food, Feed Joy –by Indian Food Sharing Alliance (IFSA), he has earlier also served as Joint Secretary - Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship..

Sukhdev SinghChief Secretary, JharkhandSukhdev Singh, appointed Chief secretary of Jharkhand, is a 1987 batch IAS officer, who was Development Commissioner with additional charge of Home Department in the cadre. He has vast experience of working at various important positions including as Principal Secretary to CM. He has also worked at senior positions in Institutional Finance & Programme Implementation, Culture, Sports & Youth Affairs , Transport, Health & Medical Education and Water Resources to name a few.(We said this on March 2, 2020)

Ajoy MehtaChief Secretary, Maharashtra (On extension)The tenure of Ajoy Mehta, Chief Secretary of Maharashtra, has been extended for a period of three months upto June 30, 2020. Mehta, a 1984 batch IAS officer, was to retire on September 30 2019 but he was given an extension of six months in view of the 2019 assembly polls. Now with the health emergency in the state, Mehta has been given another three month extension. He is the first bureaucrat in the state to get an extension beyond six months.(We said this on March 27, 2020 )

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Ms Anita Karwal Secretary, School Education Ms Anita Karwal, Chairperson - CBSE, appointed Secretary, School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Human Resources Development, is a 1988 batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre. She has a vast experience of having worked in the Education, Urban, Revenue, Rural Development, Training and Health Sectors. She believes in harnessing the human capital creatively and through education for unleashing its full potential for contributing to the growth and progress of the nation.

Ravi Kant Secretary, Ex-Servicemen Welfare Ravi Kant, Secretary - Food & Public Distribution, appointed Secretary - Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, is a 1984 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre. Having vast experience of working on different important positions in his more than three decade long career, Kant who has worked in the South Block has also been Joint Secretary with the Department of Defence. He has also been Secretary , Shipping as also Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Defence.

Anand Kumar Secretary, Culture Anand Kumar, Secretary - New and Renewable Energy, appointed Secretary - Culture, is a 1984 batch IAS officer of Kerala cadre. Before being appointed Secretary, he has served as a Deputy Election Commissioner between 2004–06 and was responsible for conducting the historic Bihar Legislative Assembly elections in 2005. Besides, he has been Joint Secretary – Tourism as also Managing Director at National Highways Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited.

Sanjeev Ranjan Secretary, Shipping Sanjeev Ranjan, Secretary - Road Transport and Highways, appointed Secretary - Shipping, is a 1985 batch IAS officer of Tripura cadre who has earlier served as Chairman National Highways Authority of India, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Chief Secretary of Tripura and has also been Additional Secretary, Road Transport & Highways. Harvard educated Ranjan did Masters in Public Management, Public Policy from National University of Singapore

Ravi Mittal Secretary, Sports Ravi Mittal, Secretary - Information and Broadcasting, appointed Secretary - Sports, is a 1986 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre who has worked on several important positions both in the cadre and at the Centre. While he has worked in Cabinet Secretariat and Planning Commission in the Government of India, in the cadre he has been on ositions like Principal Secretary Finance and Industry and Principal Secretary-cum-Commissioner, Commercial Taxes Department among others.

Mrs Satbir Bedi Secretary, CIC Mrs Satbir Bedi, appointed Secretary, Central Information Commission (CIC), is a 1986 batch IAS officer of UT cadre, who was Chairperson National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) before this appointment. She has held a variety of strategic positions in the National, State and Union Territory Administration, spanning policy formulation & implementation, general administration, law & order enforcement and developmental duties in areas like Human Resource Development etc.

Ram Mohan MishraSecretary, NCSC Ram Mohan Mishra, Additional Secretary and Development Commissioner, MSME, appointed Secretary, National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), is a 1987 batch IAS officer of Assam-Meghayala cadre who has worked in General Administration, Mines and Minerals, Programme Implementation, Planning, Banking and Institutional Finance, Revenue, Environment & Forests, Water Resources, Commerce & Industry, Personnel Management, Home Affairs, Land Revenue, etc.

Pawan Kumar Agarwal Special Secretary, Logistics Pawan Kumar Agarwal, Secretary - Consumer Affairs, appointed Special Secretary (Logistics), Department of Commerce, is a 1985 batch IAS officer of West Bengal cadre who has been CEO of India's food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The recipient of the Order-of-Merit Award For 'Save Food, Share Food, Feed Joy –by Indian Food Sharing Alliance (IFSA), he has earlier also served as Joint Secretary - Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship..

Sukhdev SinghChief Secretary, JharkhandSukhdev Singh, appointed Chief secretary of Jharkhand, is a 1987 batch IAS officer, who was Development Commissioner with additional charge of Home Department in the cadre. He has vast experience of working at various important positions including as Principal Secretary to CM. He has also worked at senior positions in Institutional Finance & Programme Implementation, Culture, Sports & Youth Affairs , Transport, Health & Medical Education and Water Resources to name a few.(We said this on March 2, 2020)

Ajoy MehtaChief Secretary, Maharashtra (On extension)The tenure of Ajoy Mehta, Chief Secretary of Maharashtra, has been extended for a period of three months upto June 30, 2020. Mehta, a 1984 batch IAS officer, was to retire on September 30 2019 but he was given an extension of six months in view of the 2019 assembly polls. Now with the health emergency in the state, Mehta has been given another three month extension. He is the first bureaucrat in the state to get an extension beyond six months.(We said this on March 27, 2020 )

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A total of 10 IAS officers have been given in-situ upgradation to the level of Special Secretary in the rank and pay of Secretary of Central government by temporarily upgrading the posts held by them.

Post of Ms Jyoti Arora upgraded to Secretary rank The post of Ms Jyoti Arora as Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & IT, has been upgraded to Special Secretary & Financial Advisor rank. She is a 1987 batch IAs officer of Haryana cadre.

Post of B Anand upgraded to Secretary rank The post of B Anand as Secretary, NCMM, has been upgraded to Secretary rank. He is a 1987 batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.

Post of Ms Neel Kamal Darabari upgraded to Secretary rank The post of Ms Neel Kamal Darabari as MD, Small Farmers' Agri-Business Consortium, has been upgraded to Secretary level.She is a 1987 batch IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre.

Post of Bidyut Bihari Swain upgraded to Secretary rank The post of Bidyut Bihari Swain as Additional Secretary, Commerce, has been upgraded to Special Secretary level. He is a 1988 batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre.

Post of Apurva Chandra upgraded to Secretary rank The post of Apurva Chandra as Additional Secretary & DG, Acquisition, has been upgraded to Special Secretary level. He is a 1988 batch IAS officer of Maharashrata cadre.

Post of Rajiv Bansal upgraded to Secretary rank The post of Rajiv Bansal as CMD, Air India has been upgraded to Secretary level. He is a 1988 batch IAS officer of Nagaland cadre.

Post of Ali Raza Rizvi upgraded to Secretary rank The post of Ali Raza Rizvi as Additional Secretary, Information and Broadcasting, has been upgraded to Special Secretary level. He is a 1988 batch IAS officer of HP cadre.

Post of Praveen Kumar Srivastava upgraded to Secretary rank The post of Praveen Kumar Srivastava as Additional Secretary, MHA, has been upgraded to Special Secretary level. He is a 1988 batch IAS officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre.

Post of Arvind Singh upgraded to Secretary rank The post of Arvind Singh as Chairman, AAI, has been upgraded to Secretary level. He is a 1988 batch IAS officer of Maharashtra cadre.

Post of Indevar Pandey upgraded to Secretary rank The post of Indevar Pandey as Additional Secretary DoNER, has been upgraded to special Secretary rank.

Ten IAS officers given in-situ upgradation

May 202010

May 202011

A total of 10 IAS officers have been given in-situ upgradation to the level of Special Secretary in the rank and pay of Secretary of Central government by temporarily upgrading the posts held by them.

Post of Ms Jyoti Arora upgraded to Secretary rank The post of Ms Jyoti Arora as Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & IT, has been upgraded to Special Secretary & Financial Advisor rank. She is a 1987 batch IAs officer of Haryana cadre.

Post of B Anand upgraded to Secretary rank The post of B Anand as Secretary, NCMM, has been upgraded to Secretary rank. He is a 1987 batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.

Post of Ms Neel Kamal Darabari upgraded to Secretary rank The post of Ms Neel Kamal Darabari as MD, Small Farmers' Agri-Business Consortium, has been upgraded to Secretary level.She is a 1987 batch IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre.

Post of Bidyut Bihari Swain upgraded to Secretary rank The post of Bidyut Bihari Swain as Additional Secretary, Commerce, has been upgraded to Special Secretary level. He is a 1988 batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre.

Post of Apurva Chandra upgraded to Secretary rank The post of Apurva Chandra as Additional Secretary & DG, Acquisition, has been upgraded to Special Secretary level. He is a 1988 batch IAS officer of Maharashrata cadre.

Post of Rajiv Bansal upgraded to Secretary rank The post of Rajiv Bansal as CMD, Air India has been upgraded to Secretary level. He is a 1988 batch IAS officer of Nagaland cadre.

Post of Ali Raza Rizvi upgraded to Secretary rank The post of Ali Raza Rizvi as Additional Secretary, Information and Broadcasting, has been upgraded to Special Secretary level. He is a 1988 batch IAS officer of HP cadre.

Post of Praveen Kumar Srivastava upgraded to Secretary rank The post of Praveen Kumar Srivastava as Additional Secretary, MHA, has been upgraded to Special Secretary level. He is a 1988 batch IAS officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre.

Post of Arvind Singh upgraded to Secretary rank The post of Arvind Singh as Chairman, AAI, has been upgraded to Secretary level. He is a 1988 batch IAS officer of Maharashtra cadre.

Post of Indevar Pandey upgraded to Secretary rank The post of Indevar Pandey as Additional Secretary DoNER, has been upgraded to special Secretary rank.

Ten IAS officers given in-situ upgradation

Appointment April 13

J Packirisamy appointed OSD, UBI on April 13 (WE SAID THIS ON APRIL 4, 2020)Andhra Bank MD & CEO J Packirisamy to be OSD, UBI ?There are whispers that J Packirisamy, MD & CEO of Andhra Bank, may be appointed Whole-time Director and OSD in Union Bank of India. The file is under discussion in Finance Ministry.

Mritunjay Mahapatra appointed OSD Canara Bank on April 13 (WE SAID THIS ON APRIL 4)Mritunjay Mahapatra may be appointed OSD in Canara Bank The Ministry of Finance is reportedly considering to appoint Mritunjay Mahapatra, former MD & CEO of Syndicate Bank, as Whole-time Director and OSD in Canara Bank. The file will be forwarded to PMO for final approval. .................................................................They will rule GoI for next 4-5 years-Secretary level empanelment took place on APRIL 13. Barring a few all names figured in this list.

(WE SAID THIS ON MARCH 3, 2020)1988 batch IAS empanelment this month? Empanelment of 1988 batch IAS officers to the rank of Secretary in the Government of India is expected to take place this month end. Those who are likely to be empanelled include Praveen Kumar Srivastava and Jishnu Barua Assam-Meghalaya; Aramane Giridhar AP,Ms S Parna, Arvind Kumar Sharma Anita Karwal Gujarat,Ali Raza Rizvi of HP; Rajesh Kumar Khullar, Tarun Bajaj Haryana,E V Raman Reddy and Anil Kumar Jha of Karnataka; Apurva Chandra, Ashish Kumar Singh, Arvind Singh of Maharashtra; S K Dev Verman of Manipur,Sanjay Bandopadhyaya and Shailendra Singh of MP; Rajiv Bansal of Nagaland; Ms Anjali Bahwara of Punjab; Ms Upma Srivastava of Sikkim,Rakesh Sarwal of Tripura; Sukhbir Singh sandhu of Uttarakhand;Alok Kumar I, and Ms S Radha Chauhan of UP,I Rani and Kumudi Telengansa, A K Mehta UT, Gyanesh Kumar and T K Jose Kerala , Jatindra Nath Swain TN and Alka Tiwari JH ........MEDIA REPORTS DURING COUPLE OF DAYS Pakistan Pushing Coronavirus Infected Terrorists Into Kashmir (SEE SIMILAR REPORT- WE SAID THIS ON NOV 4, 2016) Who are the Pak Terrorists ? It is heard that in Pakistan, AIDS patients are approached to become terrorists. They are told that ultimately they have to die and if they die for the country, the Government will take care of their family. And they agree to it.

Appointment date April 1, 2020

Pankaj Singh posted in Kolkata as ADG BSF on April 1

(WE SAID THIS ON MARCH 18, 2020) Pankaj Singh to move to Kolkata ? Pankaj Singh is likely to move to Eastern Zone in Kolkata as ADG BSF. He is 1988 batch IPS officer of Rajasthan cadre.

Appointment March 30

Goyal appointed Member of CERC on Match 30

(WE SAID THIS ON JANUARY 27, 2020)

WHISPERS THAT CAME TRUE(whispersinthecorridors.com)

Appointment date April 26, 2020

Major Secretary level appointments on April 26

(WE SAID THIS ON APRIL 20)Secretary level appointments this week ? Secretary level appointments in the Government of India are expected to be made this week.

Barring one no Secretary was given extension in GoI(WE SAID THIS ON APRIL 15)Secretaries retiring in April now unlikely to get extensionAfter the sudden empanelment of 1988 batch IAS officers to the rank of Secretary, it is now believed that Secretaries who are scheduled to retire in April will not get extension in service. Earlier it was widely believed that in the present scenario Secretaries retiring this month will get 2-3 months extension. ..........Secretary Health Preeti Sudan gets 3 months extension on April 26( WE SAID THIS ON APRIL 6 )Tenure of Health Secretary to be extended ?In all probability, Union Health Secretary, Ms Preeti Sudan, 1983 batch IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre will get six months to one year extension in service after her superannuation on April 30. Three present Secretaries in the GoI have already been given extension.

Appointment date April 23, 2020

Gujarat DGP gets three months extension on April 23 (WE SAID THIS ON APRIL 16, 2020) Gujarat DGP to get extension ? In view of the current scenario, Gujarat DGP Shivanand Jha is likely to get extension in service for three months on May 1. He is 1983 batch IPS officer.

DA to employees & DR to Pensioners not to be paid –GoI decides on April 23(WE SAID THIS ON APRIL 7)DA likely to be differed As per available indications govt is likely to defer DA and some other Allowances of Central staff for one year. If this happens DA won't be announced during the current FY in July and January. Sources said that the way the PM has taken bold decision out cut about VIPs to meet the corona crisis, possibility of other steps can not be ruled out.

Appointment date April 20, 2020

K D Tripathi appointed Secretary to the President of India on April 20 (WE SAID THIS ON FEB 20, 2020)Bala Prasad to be new Secretary to the President? In all probability, E L S N Bala Prasad will be new Secretary to the President of India. 1986 batch Bihar cadre IAS officer Prasad is Special Secretary in the Rashtrapati Bhawan. One source however said that either PESB Chairman K D Tripathi or Secretary Finance Rajeev Kumar may move to Rashtrapati Bhawan as Secretary to the President.

May 202012

May 202013

Appointment April 13

J Packirisamy appointed OSD, UBI on April 13 (WE SAID THIS ON APRIL 4, 2020)Andhra Bank MD & CEO J Packirisamy to be OSD, UBI ?There are whispers that J Packirisamy, MD & CEO of Andhra Bank, may be appointed Whole-time Director and OSD in Union Bank of India. The file is under discussion in Finance Ministry.

Mritunjay Mahapatra appointed OSD Canara Bank on April 13 (WE SAID THIS ON APRIL 4)Mritunjay Mahapatra may be appointed OSD in Canara Bank The Ministry of Finance is reportedly considering to appoint Mritunjay Mahapatra, former MD & CEO of Syndicate Bank, as Whole-time Director and OSD in Canara Bank. The file will be forwarded to PMO for final approval. .................................................................They will rule GoI for next 4-5 years-Secretary level empanelment took place on APRIL 13. Barring a few all names figured in this list.

(WE SAID THIS ON MARCH 3, 2020)1988 batch IAS empanelment this month? Empanelment of 1988 batch IAS officers to the rank of Secretary in the Government of India is expected to take place this month end. Those who are likely to be empanelled include Praveen Kumar Srivastava and Jishnu Barua Assam-Meghalaya; Aramane Giridhar AP,Ms S Parna, Arvind Kumar Sharma Anita Karwal Gujarat,Ali Raza Rizvi of HP; Rajesh Kumar Khullar, Tarun Bajaj Haryana,E V Raman Reddy and Anil Kumar Jha of Karnataka; Apurva Chandra, Ashish Kumar Singh, Arvind Singh of Maharashtra; S K Dev Verman of Manipur,Sanjay Bandopadhyaya and Shailendra Singh of MP; Rajiv Bansal of Nagaland; Ms Anjali Bahwara of Punjab; Ms Upma Srivastava of Sikkim,Rakesh Sarwal of Tripura; Sukhbir Singh sandhu of Uttarakhand;Alok Kumar I, and Ms S Radha Chauhan of UP,I Rani and Kumudi Telengansa, A K Mehta UT, Gyanesh Kumar and T K Jose Kerala , Jatindra Nath Swain TN and Alka Tiwari JH ........MEDIA REPORTS DURING COUPLE OF DAYS Pakistan Pushing Coronavirus Infected Terrorists Into Kashmir (SEE SIMILAR REPORT- WE SAID THIS ON NOV 4, 2016) Who are the Pak Terrorists ? It is heard that in Pakistan, AIDS patients are approached to become terrorists. They are told that ultimately they have to die and if they die for the country, the Government will take care of their family. And they agree to it.

Appointment date April 1, 2020

Pankaj Singh posted in Kolkata as ADG BSF on April 1

(WE SAID THIS ON MARCH 18, 2020) Pankaj Singh to move to Kolkata ? Pankaj Singh is likely to move to Eastern Zone in Kolkata as ADG BSF. He is 1988 batch IPS officer of Rajasthan cadre.

Appointment March 30

Goyal appointed Member of CERC on Match 30

(WE SAID THIS ON JANUARY 27, 2020)

WHISPERS THAT CAME TRUE(whispersinthecorridors.com)

Appointment date April 26, 2020

Major Secretary level appointments on April 26

(WE SAID THIS ON APRIL 20)Secretary level appointments this week ? Secretary level appointments in the Government of India are expected to be made this week.

Barring one no Secretary was given extension in GoI(WE SAID THIS ON APRIL 15)Secretaries retiring in April now unlikely to get extensionAfter the sudden empanelment of 1988 batch IAS officers to the rank of Secretary, it is now believed that Secretaries who are scheduled to retire in April will not get extension in service. Earlier it was widely believed that in the present scenario Secretaries retiring this month will get 2-3 months extension. ..........Secretary Health Preeti Sudan gets 3 months extension on April 26( WE SAID THIS ON APRIL 6 )Tenure of Health Secretary to be extended ?In all probability, Union Health Secretary, Ms Preeti Sudan, 1983 batch IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre will get six months to one year extension in service after her superannuation on April 30. Three present Secretaries in the GoI have already been given extension.

Appointment date April 23, 2020

Gujarat DGP gets three months extension on April 23 (WE SAID THIS ON APRIL 16, 2020) Gujarat DGP to get extension ? In view of the current scenario, Gujarat DGP Shivanand Jha is likely to get extension in service for three months on May 1. He is 1983 batch IPS officer.

DA to employees & DR to Pensioners not to be paid –GoI decides on April 23(WE SAID THIS ON APRIL 7)DA likely to be differed As per available indications govt is likely to defer DA and some other Allowances of Central staff for one year. If this happens DA won't be announced during the current FY in July and January. Sources said that the way the PM has taken bold decision out cut about VIPs to meet the corona crisis, possibility of other steps can not be ruled out.

Appointment date April 20, 2020

K D Tripathi appointed Secretary to the President of India on April 20 (WE SAID THIS ON FEB 20, 2020)Bala Prasad to be new Secretary to the President? In all probability, E L S N Bala Prasad will be new Secretary to the President of India. 1986 batch Bihar cadre IAS officer Prasad is Special Secretary in the Rashtrapati Bhawan. One source however said that either PESB Chairman K D Tripathi or Secretary Finance Rajeev Kumar may move to Rashtrapati Bhawan as Secretary to the President.

May 202012

May 202013

Will Goyal succeed Iyer in CERC?Arun Goyal is likely to succeed Dr M K Iyer as Member, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). He is former 1985 batch IAS officer of UT cadre...................................................................Lal appointed new Joint Secretary (Security), Lok Sabha on March 30 (WE SAID THIS ON MARCH 26 AND 27, 2020 ) Raghubir Lal to be JS (Security ) Lok Sabha ?Raghubir Lal is likely to be appointed new Joint Secretary(Security) Lok Sabha. He is 1997 batch IPS officer of UP cadre.

Appointment date March 28

Tenure of Ajoy Mehta as Chief Secretary, Maharashtra extended on March 28 (WE SAID THIS ON MARCH 27, 2020)Will Ajoy Mehta continue or Sanjay Kumar be CS of Maharashtra ?There are chances of Maharashtra Chief Secretary Ajoy Mehta's extension on March 31 till Corona crisis is over. If no extension then 1984 batch IAS officer Sanjay Kumar will take over as Chief Secretary on April 1. One can wait and watch. Sukhdeo Singh appointed Chief Secretary of Jharkhand on March 28 (WE SAID THIS ON MARCH 26, 2020)Sukhdeo Singh to be new Chief Secretary of Jharkhand ?If all goes well 1987 batch IAS officer Sukhdeo Singh will succeed Dr D K Tiwari as Chief Secretary of Jharkhand on April 1.

Appointment date March 27, 2020

US-based Marketwatch.com on March 25, 2020 citing experts said China will emerge from the Corona virus stronger than the US. (WE SAID THIS ON MARCH 20, 2020)China and Corona VirusCorona Virus it is said, is creation of China- reason China is going to buy High Tech US company shares at a cheap price. It means this world crisis is China versus US.............................................

B P Kanungo re-appointed as Deputy Governor, RBI on MARCH 27

(WE SAID THIS ON MARCH 12 AND 13, 2020)RBI Dy Gov B P Kanungo may get a short extension in tenure ?Banking circles are talking about a short tenure extension which may be granted to RBI Deputy Governor B P Kanungo while process of finding his successor will be carried on.

Appointment date March 25

S K Gupta and K M Prasad appointed Members of the CBDT on March 25

(WE SAID THIS ON MARCH 23, 2020)Gupta and Prasad to be Members of CBDT ?Names of S K Gupta and K M Prasad are believed to have been cleared for the post of Member in the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Both are 1984 batch IRS (IT) officers.

May 202014

May 202015

Will Goyal succeed Iyer in CERC?Arun Goyal is likely to succeed Dr M K Iyer as Member, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). He is former 1985 batch IAS officer of UT cadre...................................................................Lal appointed new Joint Secretary (Security), Lok Sabha on March 30 (WE SAID THIS ON MARCH 26 AND 27, 2020 ) Raghubir Lal to be JS (Security ) Lok Sabha ?Raghubir Lal is likely to be appointed new Joint Secretary(Security) Lok Sabha. He is 1997 batch IPS officer of UP cadre.

Appointment date March 28

Tenure of Ajoy Mehta as Chief Secretary, Maharashtra extended on March 28 (WE SAID THIS ON MARCH 27, 2020)Will Ajoy Mehta continue or Sanjay Kumar be CS of Maharashtra ?There are chances of Maharashtra Chief Secretary Ajoy Mehta's extension on March 31 till Corona crisis is over. If no extension then 1984 batch IAS officer Sanjay Kumar will take over as Chief Secretary on April 1. One can wait and watch. Sukhdeo Singh appointed Chief Secretary of Jharkhand on March 28 (WE SAID THIS ON MARCH 26, 2020)Sukhdeo Singh to be new Chief Secretary of Jharkhand ?If all goes well 1987 batch IAS officer Sukhdeo Singh will succeed Dr D K Tiwari as Chief Secretary of Jharkhand on April 1.

Appointment date March 27, 2020

US-based Marketwatch.com on March 25, 2020 citing experts said China will emerge from the Corona virus stronger than the US. (WE SAID THIS ON MARCH 20, 2020)China and Corona VirusCorona Virus it is said, is creation of China- reason China is going to buy High Tech US company shares at a cheap price. It means this world crisis is China versus US.............................................

B P Kanungo re-appointed as Deputy Governor, RBI on MARCH 27

(WE SAID THIS ON MARCH 12 AND 13, 2020)RBI Dy Gov B P Kanungo may get a short extension in tenure ?Banking circles are talking about a short tenure extension which may be granted to RBI Deputy Governor B P Kanungo while process of finding his successor will be carried on.

Appointment date March 25

S K Gupta and K M Prasad appointed Members of the CBDT on March 25

(WE SAID THIS ON MARCH 23, 2020)Gupta and Prasad to be Members of CBDT ?Names of S K Gupta and K M Prasad are believed to have been cleared for the post of Member in the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Both are 1984 batch IRS (IT) officers.

May 202014

May 202015

24 IAS officers of 1988 batch empanelled as Secy in GoI As many as 24 of IAS officers 1988 batch of various cadres have been empanelled for holding Secretary and Secretary equivalent posts in Government of India.

P K Srivastava Assam-Meghalaya cadre.

Jishnu Barua Assam-Meghalaya cadre.

Aramane Giridhar AP cadre.

Arvind Kumar Sharma Gujarat cadre.

Ms Anita Karwal Gujarat cadre.

Ms S Aparna Gujarat cadre.

Bidyut Bihari Swain Gujarat cadre.

Mukesh Puri Gujarat cadre.

Ali Raza RizviHP cadre.

Tarun Bajaj Haryana cadre.

Arun Kumar MehtaJ&K cadre.

T K Jose Kerala cadre.

Anil Kumar JhaKarnataka cadre.

Apurva ChandraMaharashtra cadre.

Arvind SinghMaharashtra cadre.

Sanjay A ChahandeMaharashtra cadre.

Rajiv BansalNagaland cadre.

Ms Anjali Bhawara Punjab cadre.

Jatindra Nath Swain Tamil Nadu cadre.

Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Uttarakhand cadre.

Alok Kumar Uttar Pradesh cadre.

Arvind Kumar Uttar Pradesh cadre.

Ms S Radha ChauhanUttar Pradesh cadre.

Indevar PandeyWest Bengal cadre.

They are

Six IAS officers of 1987 & 1988 batch empanelled for Secy equivalent posts

As many as six officers of 1987 and 1988 batch of various cadres have been empanelled for holding Secretary equivalent posts in Government of India.

They are

Ms Jyoti Arora Haryana cadre.

Ms Neel Kamal Darbari Rajasthan cadre.

B Anand Tamil Nadu cadre.

Manoj Kumar HP cadre.

Ms Alka Tiwari Jharkhand cadre.

Praveen Garg MP cadre.

Four IAS officers of 1987 empanelledfor Secretary and secy equivalent posts

As many as four IAS officers of 1987 and 1988 batch of various cadres have been empanelled for holding Secretary and Secretary equivalent posts in Government of India.

R P Gupta Gujarat cadre

Sudhanshu Pandey J&K cadre

Ajay Tirkey MP cadre

R K Chaturvedi MP cadre.

May 202016

May 202017

They will rule the roost in years to come !

24 IAS officers of 1988 batch empanelled as Secy in GoI As many as 24 of IAS officers 1988 batch of various cadres have been empanelled for holding Secretary and Secretary equivalent posts in Government of India.

P K Srivastava Assam-Meghalaya cadre.

Jishnu Barua Assam-Meghalaya cadre.

Aramane Giridhar AP cadre.

Arvind Kumar Sharma Gujarat cadre.

Ms Anita Karwal Gujarat cadre.

Ms S Aparna Gujarat cadre.

Bidyut Bihari Swain Gujarat cadre.

Mukesh Puri Gujarat cadre.

Ali Raza RizviHP cadre.

Tarun Bajaj Haryana cadre.

Arun Kumar MehtaJ&K cadre.

T K Jose Kerala cadre.

Anil Kumar JhaKarnataka cadre.

Apurva ChandraMaharashtra cadre.

Arvind SinghMaharashtra cadre.

Sanjay A ChahandeMaharashtra cadre.

Rajiv BansalNagaland cadre.

Ms Anjali Bhawara Punjab cadre.

Jatindra Nath Swain Tamil Nadu cadre.

Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Uttarakhand cadre.

Alok Kumar Uttar Pradesh cadre.

Arvind Kumar Uttar Pradesh cadre.

Ms S Radha ChauhanUttar Pradesh cadre.

Indevar PandeyWest Bengal cadre.

They are

Six IAS officers of 1987 & 1988 batch empanelled for Secy equivalent posts

As many as six officers of 1987 and 1988 batch of various cadres have been empanelled for holding Secretary equivalent posts in Government of India.

They are

Ms Jyoti Arora Haryana cadre.

Ms Neel Kamal Darbari Rajasthan cadre.

B Anand Tamil Nadu cadre.

Manoj Kumar HP cadre.

Ms Alka Tiwari Jharkhand cadre.

Praveen Garg MP cadre.

Four IAS officers of 1987 empanelledfor Secretary and secy equivalent posts

As many as four IAS officers of 1987 and 1988 batch of various cadres have been empanelled for holding Secretary and Secretary equivalent posts in Government of India.

R P Gupta Gujarat cadre

Sudhanshu Pandey J&K cadre

Ajay Tirkey MP cadre

R K Chaturvedi MP cadre.

May 202016

May 202017

They will rule the roost in years to come !

Ms Aradhana Patnaik empanelled as Jt. Secy Ms Aradhana Patnaik has been empanelled for holding Joint Secretary and Joint Secretary equivalent posts in Government of India. He is a 1998 batch IAS officer of Jharkhand cadre. Ranvir Prasad empanelled as Joint Secretary in GoI Ranvir Prasad has been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. He is a 2000 batch IAS officer of UP cadre.

Madhukar Sinha empanelled as Joint Secretary in GoI Madhukar Sinha has been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. He is a 1988 batch IRAS officer. Bhupendra S Kainthola empanelled as JS in GoI Bhupendra S Kainthola has been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. He is a 1989 batch IIS officer. Sanjay Kumar Srivastava empanelled as JS in GoI Sanjay Kumar Srivastava has been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. He is a 1989 batch IRSE (Civil) officer. Ms. Renuka Jain Gupta empanelled as JS in GoI Ms. Renuka Jain Gupta has been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. She is a 1992 batch IRS-IT officer. Ms Rajalakshmi Devaraj empanelled as JS in GoI Ms Rajalakshmi Devaraj has been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. She is a 1998 batch IDAS officer. Sudhir Kumar Sharma empanelled as JS in GoI Sudhir Kumar Sharma has been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. He is a 1994 batch IRSS officer.

Manisha Trighatia empanelled as JS Manisha Trighatia has been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. The IAS officer of UP cadre belongs to 2002 batch. Sigy Thomas Vaidhyan empanelled as JS in GoI Sigy Thomas Vaidhyan has been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. He is a 2002 batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.

A Bipin Menon empanelled as Joint Secretary in GoI A Bipin Menon has been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. He is a 1997 batch Indian Trade Service officer.

Three IRSS officers of 1993 batch empanelled as JS Three IRSS officers of 1993 batch: Ashok Kumar Rajesh Abrol and Ajay Gupta have been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. Six IRSME officers of 1997 empanelled as JS in GoI As many as six IRSME officers of 1997 batch: Anjali Siniha, Niraj Srivastava, Amandeep Kapoor, Yatish Kumar, Inderjeet Dihana and guninider Singh Narang have been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. Seven IOFS officers of 1991 empanelled as JS in GoI As many as seven IOFS officers of 1991 batch: C Vivek Verma, Vijay Mittal, Rajiv Srivastava, Rakesh Kumar Tiwari, Sanjay Mehrishi, Subir Kumar Saha and Ashok Kumar have been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. Five IRAS officers of 1998 batch empanelled as JS As many as five IRAS officers of 1998 batch: V Rama Manohara Rao, K V V Satyanarayana, Mahabir Prasad, Gurmeet Singh Chawla and Sanjeet have been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India.

Empanelment of Joint Secretaries in GoI

May 202018

May 202019

Ms Aradhana Patnaik empanelled as Jt. Secy Ms Aradhana Patnaik has been empanelled for holding Joint Secretary and Joint Secretary equivalent posts in Government of India. He is a 1998 batch IAS officer of Jharkhand cadre. Ranvir Prasad empanelled as Joint Secretary in GoI Ranvir Prasad has been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. He is a 2000 batch IAS officer of UP cadre.

Madhukar Sinha empanelled as Joint Secretary in GoI Madhukar Sinha has been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. He is a 1988 batch IRAS officer. Bhupendra S Kainthola empanelled as JS in GoI Bhupendra S Kainthola has been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. He is a 1989 batch IIS officer. Sanjay Kumar Srivastava empanelled as JS in GoI Sanjay Kumar Srivastava has been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. He is a 1989 batch IRSE (Civil) officer. Ms. Renuka Jain Gupta empanelled as JS in GoI Ms. Renuka Jain Gupta has been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. She is a 1992 batch IRS-IT officer. Ms Rajalakshmi Devaraj empanelled as JS in GoI Ms Rajalakshmi Devaraj has been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. She is a 1998 batch IDAS officer. Sudhir Kumar Sharma empanelled as JS in GoI Sudhir Kumar Sharma has been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. He is a 1994 batch IRSS officer.

Manisha Trighatia empanelled as JS Manisha Trighatia has been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. The IAS officer of UP cadre belongs to 2002 batch. Sigy Thomas Vaidhyan empanelled as JS in GoI Sigy Thomas Vaidhyan has been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. He is a 2002 batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.

A Bipin Menon empanelled as Joint Secretary in GoI A Bipin Menon has been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. He is a 1997 batch Indian Trade Service officer.

Three IRSS officers of 1993 batch empanelled as JS Three IRSS officers of 1993 batch: Ashok Kumar Rajesh Abrol and Ajay Gupta have been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. Six IRSME officers of 1997 empanelled as JS in GoI As many as six IRSME officers of 1997 batch: Anjali Siniha, Niraj Srivastava, Amandeep Kapoor, Yatish Kumar, Inderjeet Dihana and guninider Singh Narang have been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. Seven IOFS officers of 1991 empanelled as JS in GoI As many as seven IOFS officers of 1991 batch: C Vivek Verma, Vijay Mittal, Rajiv Srivastava, Rakesh Kumar Tiwari, Sanjay Mehrishi, Subir Kumar Saha and Ashok Kumar have been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. Five IRAS officers of 1998 batch empanelled as JS As many as five IRAS officers of 1998 batch: V Rama Manohara Rao, K V V Satyanarayana, Mahabir Prasad, Gurmeet Singh Chawla and Sanjeet have been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India.

Empanelment of Joint Secretaries in GoI

May 202018

May 202019

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MHA Secretary asks for action against fake news

Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Secretary, Union Ministry of Home Affairs ( M H A ) , h a s a s k e d a l l t h e S t a t e s / U Ts t o t a k e e f f e c t i v e measures to fight fake news in order to prevent panic among people and spread of COVID-19.

Gangatharan is Comm., VVCMC in Maharashtra

Gangatharan D, Collector, Dhule has b e e n p o s t e d a s M u n i c i p a l Commissioner, Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC), Virar in Maharashtra. He is a 2013 batch IAS officer.

Centre hires services ofPant for two months

Sudhanshu Pant, who has served as Joint Secretary, Health in the Government of India, has been deputed to the same Department in Government of India for a period of two months in view of o n - g o i n g m a n a g e m e n t o f COVID-19. Pant, who is a 1991 batch IAS officer, is presently in his Rajasthan cadre.

J N Kansotiya is also ACS, CRID

Jay Narayan Kansotiya presently posted as Additional Chief Secretary, Social Justice and Disabled Persons Welfare, Madhya Pradesh has been handed over additional charge as Additional Chief Secretary, Cottage and Rural Industries Department (CRID). He is an IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre of 1989 batch.

About a dozen IAS officersfrom MP yet to file IPR

Around one dozen IAS officers from Madhya Pradesh have not filed Immovable Property Return (IPR).

Over one dozen WB' IASofficers yet to file IPR

More than one dozen IAS officers from West Bengal have not filed Immovable Property Return (IPR).

Kamal is Chairman, PEB, Bhopal

Prabhanshu Kamal presently posted as Agriculture Production Commissioner i s t r a n s f e r r e d a s C h a i r m a n , Professional Examination Board, Bhopal. He is an IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre of 1985 batch.

Valaven nominated Single Point of Contact in AP

R Karikal Valaven, Special Chief Secretary, Backward Classes Welfare and Government, Infrastructure & Investments Department (FAC), has been nominated as Single Point of Contact (SPOC), on behalf of the Government of Andhra Pradesh, with regard to the issues Army, Navy and Airforce/Defence Ministry. He is a 1989 batch IAS officer of AP cadre.

Usha Padhi to be CVO, AAI ?Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Usha Padhee, is likely to be appointed CVO of the Airports Authority of India (AAI). She is 1996 batch IAS officer of Odisha cadre.

Gauba, only bureaucratof 1982 batch in GoI

After the retirement of Ms Anuradha M i t r a a s S e c r e t a r y, O f f i c i a l Language in March, only one bureaucrat of 1982 batch: Rajiv Gauba will remain at apex level posting in Government of India. Ms Mitra is a 1982 batch IP&TA&FS officer, while Rajiv Gauba, who is a 1982 batch IAS officer of Jharkhand c a d r e , i s s e r v i n g a s C a b i n e t Secretary.

Sanjeeva Kumar to bepromoted in review ?

Special Secretary ,Health, Sanjeeva Kumar is likely to be made regular Secretary in the GoI. He is a 1986 b a t c h I A S o f f i c e r o f A s s a m -Meghalaya cadre.

Only one IAS officer isSecy from Rajasthan

Usha Sharma is the only IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre serving as Secretary in the Government of India. Ms Sharma who belongs to a 1985 batch IAS officer is presently posted in the Department of Youth Affairs.

IAS lobby to control top Defence appointments ?

Whispers are that the hold of IAS lobby on clearing promotions of top Defence brass may not go away even with appointment of senior level officers from Defence services in the Ministry of Defence.

Kerala IAS officer-reinstatedThe Kerala government has reinstated IAS officer Sriram Venkitaraman. He was suspended on August 3 , 2019.

Three IAS officers getassignments in Bihar

Gorakhnath has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Finance, while Balamurugan and Aniruddh Kumar were appointed as Special Officers in Disaster Management Department in Bihar.

Baseer Ahmad Khan isAdvisor to J&K LG

Baseer Ahmad Khan, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, has been appointed as fourth Advisor to Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu. He is a 2000 batch IAS officer.

Cadre of Ms Sanyatransferred to UP

The cadre of Ms Sanya Chhabra has been transferred from Tripura to Uttar Pradesh on the grounds of marriage to Ankur Kaushik, a 2019 batch IAS officer. She is a 2019 batch IAS officer.

Dubey is Admn Member, CAT's Principal Bench

Amarendra Kumar Dubey, former Union Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs, has been given posting as Administrative Member, Principal Bench of CAT. He is a 1982 batch retired IAS officer of Kerala cadre.

Mohammad Sulemanis ACS, Health in MP

Mohammad Suleman has been appointed Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare in Madhya Pradesh. He is a 1989 batch IAS officer.

Gupta is Admn Member,CAT, Bengaluru Bench

Rakesh Kumar Gupta, former Sec re t a ry, U P S C re t i r ed has b e e n g i v e n p o s t i n g a s A d m i n i s t r a t i v e M e m b e r a t Bengaluru Bench of CAT. He is a 1986 ba tch I A S off icer of Jammu & Kashmir cadre.

IAS Assn. praises DMsfor supplies & services

IAS Association has all praise for district magistrates across the country leading from the front to ensure maintenance of essential supplies and services.

Over two dozen Bihar IASofficers yet to file IPR

More than two dozen IAS officers from Bihar have not filed Immovable Property Return (IPR).

Dr Sudham Khade isDirector, Health in MP

Dr Sudham Khade is Director, Health and Family Welfare in Madhya Pradesh. He is a 1989 batch IAS officer.

Rajasthan IAS Assn memberscontribute five days salary

M e m b e r s o f R a j a s t h a n I A S Association have contributed five day's salary in CM Relief Fund for Coronavirus relief operations in the State.

Gujarat IAS officers donatea day's salary to CM Fund

The members of Gujarat I A S O f f i c e r s A s s o c i a t i o n h a v e resolved to contribute a day's sa lary towards Gujara t Chief Minister's Relief Fund for fight against Coronavirus.

Inter cadre deputationof Dr Karuna extended

T h e i n t e r c a d r e d e p u t a t i o n tenure of Dr Karuna Kumar i from Assam-Meghalaya to Bihar has been extended for a period of two years beyond August 10, 2020. Dr Kumar is a 2010 batch IAS officer.

Prasad is Pr. Secy to Bihar Governor

Chaitanya Prasad has been appointed as Principal Secretary to Governor in Bihar. He is a 1990 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre.

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MHA Secretary asks for action against fake news

Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Secretary, Union Ministry of Home Affairs ( M H A ) , h a s a s k e d a l l t h e S t a t e s / U Ts t o t a k e e f f e c t i v e measures to fight fake news in order to prevent panic among people and spread of COVID-19.

Gangatharan is Comm., VVCMC in Maharashtra

Gangatharan D, Collector, Dhule has b e e n p o s t e d a s M u n i c i p a l Commissioner, Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC), Virar in Maharashtra. He is a 2013 batch IAS officer.

Centre hires services ofPant for two months

Sudhanshu Pant, who has served as Joint Secretary, Health in the Government of India, has been deputed to the same Department in Government of India for a period of two months in view of o n - g o i n g m a n a g e m e n t o f COVID-19. Pant, who is a 1991 batch IAS officer, is presently in his Rajasthan cadre.

J N Kansotiya is also ACS, CRID

Jay Narayan Kansotiya presently posted as Additional Chief Secretary, Social Justice and Disabled Persons Welfare, Madhya Pradesh has been handed over additional charge as Additional Chief Secretary, Cottage and Rural Industries Department (CRID). He is an IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre of 1989 batch.

About a dozen IAS officersfrom MP yet to file IPR

Around one dozen IAS officers from Madhya Pradesh have not filed Immovable Property Return (IPR).

Over one dozen WB' IASofficers yet to file IPR

More than one dozen IAS officers from West Bengal have not filed Immovable Property Return (IPR).

Kamal is Chairman, PEB, Bhopal

Prabhanshu Kamal presently posted as Agriculture Production Commissioner i s t r a n s f e r r e d a s C h a i r m a n , Professional Examination Board, Bhopal. He is an IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre of 1985 batch.

Valaven nominated Single Point of Contact in AP

R Karikal Valaven, Special Chief Secretary, Backward Classes Welfare and Government, Infrastructure & Investments Department (FAC), has been nominated as Single Point of Contact (SPOC), on behalf of the Government of Andhra Pradesh, with regard to the issues Army, Navy and Airforce/Defence Ministry. He is a 1989 batch IAS officer of AP cadre.

Usha Padhi to be CVO, AAI ?Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Usha Padhee, is likely to be appointed CVO of the Airports Authority of India (AAI). She is 1996 batch IAS officer of Odisha cadre.

Gauba, only bureaucratof 1982 batch in GoI

After the retirement of Ms Anuradha M i t r a a s S e c r e t a r y, O f f i c i a l Language in March, only one bureaucrat of 1982 batch: Rajiv Gauba will remain at apex level posting in Government of India. Ms Mitra is a 1982 batch IP&TA&FS officer, while Rajiv Gauba, who is a 1982 batch IAS officer of Jharkhand c a d r e , i s s e r v i n g a s C a b i n e t Secretary.

Sanjeeva Kumar to bepromoted in review ?

Special Secretary ,Health, Sanjeeva Kumar is likely to be made regular Secretary in the GoI. He is a 1986 b a t c h I A S o f f i c e r o f A s s a m -Meghalaya cadre.

Only one IAS officer isSecy from Rajasthan

Usha Sharma is the only IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre serving as Secretary in the Government of India. Ms Sharma who belongs to a 1985 batch IAS officer is presently posted in the Department of Youth Affairs.

IAS lobby to control top Defence appointments ?

Whispers are that the hold of IAS lobby on clearing promotions of top Defence brass may not go away even with appointment of senior level officers from Defence services in the Ministry of Defence.

Kerala IAS officer-reinstatedThe Kerala government has reinstated IAS officer Sriram Venkitaraman. He was suspended on August 3 , 2019.

Three IAS officers getassignments in Bihar

Gorakhnath has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Finance, while Balamurugan and Aniruddh Kumar were appointed as Special Officers in Disaster Management Department in Bihar.

Baseer Ahmad Khan isAdvisor to J&K LG

Baseer Ahmad Khan, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, has been appointed as fourth Advisor to Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu. He is a 2000 batch IAS officer.

Cadre of Ms Sanyatransferred to UP

The cadre of Ms Sanya Chhabra has been transferred from Tripura to Uttar Pradesh on the grounds of marriage to Ankur Kaushik, a 2019 batch IAS officer. She is a 2019 batch IAS officer.

Dubey is Admn Member, CAT's Principal Bench

Amarendra Kumar Dubey, former Union Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs, has been given posting as Administrative Member, Principal Bench of CAT. He is a 1982 batch retired IAS officer of Kerala cadre.

Mohammad Sulemanis ACS, Health in MP

Mohammad Suleman has been appointed Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare in Madhya Pradesh. He is a 1989 batch IAS officer.

Gupta is Admn Member,CAT, Bengaluru Bench

Rakesh Kumar Gupta, former Sec re t a ry, U P S C re t i r ed has b e e n g i v e n p o s t i n g a s A d m i n i s t r a t i v e M e m b e r a t Bengaluru Bench of CAT. He is a 1986 ba tch I A S off icer of Jammu & Kashmir cadre.

IAS Assn. praises DMsfor supplies & services

IAS Association has all praise for district magistrates across the country leading from the front to ensure maintenance of essential supplies and services.

Over two dozen Bihar IASofficers yet to file IPR

More than two dozen IAS officers from Bihar have not filed Immovable Property Return (IPR).

Dr Sudham Khade isDirector, Health in MP

Dr Sudham Khade is Director, Health and Family Welfare in Madhya Pradesh. He is a 1989 batch IAS officer.

Rajasthan IAS Assn memberscontribute five days salary

M e m b e r s o f R a j a s t h a n I A S Association have contributed five day's salary in CM Relief Fund for Coronavirus relief operations in the State.

Gujarat IAS officers donatea day's salary to CM Fund

The members of Gujarat I A S O f f i c e r s A s s o c i a t i o n h a v e resolved to contribute a day's sa lary towards Gujara t Chief Minister's Relief Fund for fight against Coronavirus.

Inter cadre deputationof Dr Karuna extended

T h e i n t e r c a d r e d e p u t a t i o n tenure of Dr Karuna Kumar i from Assam-Meghalaya to Bihar has been extended for a period of two years beyond August 10, 2020. Dr Kumar is a 2010 batch IAS officer.

Prasad is Pr. Secy to Bihar Governor

Chaitanya Prasad has been appointed as Principal Secretary to Governor in Bihar. He is a 1990 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre.

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Saurabh Gaur's Centraldeputation extended

The central deputation tenure of Saurabh Gaur working as Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has been extended for a period of two years beyond March 23, 2020. He is a 2002 batch IAS officer of AP cadre.

Inter cadre deputation ofAbhishek Singh extended

The inter cadre deputation tenure of Abhishek Singh from Tripura to Bihar has been extended for a period of one year beyond April 10, 2020. He is a 2006 batch IAS officer.

Six Bureaucrats to lookafter Strategic issues

As many as six Bureaucrats: Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Home Secretary; Dr V Paul, Member NITI Aayog; V P Joy, Secretary, Coordination, Cabinet Secretariat; A K Sharma, AS; Arvind Shrivastava, JS and Abhishek Shukla, DS, PMO have been inducted into Empower Groups and assigned Strategic issues relating to Lockdown.

Hirdesh Kumaris CEO, J&K

Hirdesh Kumar has been appointed new Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), J a m m u & K a s h m i r r e p l a c i n g Shailendra Kumar. He is a 1999 batch IAS officer.

100 Bureaucrats in Highlevel Empowered Groups

Taking a serious note of the pandemic of COVID-19 posing fatal threat, the Government of India has constituted high level Empowered Groups inducting around 100 Bureaucrats. The Groups have been assigned various responsibilities.

8 Bureaucrats for boostingHR & Capacity Building

As many as eight Bureaucrats: Arun Panda Secretary, MSME; R S Shukla, Secretary Parliamentary Affairs; Rajesh Kotech, Secretary, Health; Rakesh Kumar Vats, Secretary, NMC; Dr Ravindran, EMR; Pankaj Aggarwal, JS, Cabinet Secretariat and V Sheshadri, JS, PMO have been inducted into Empower Groups and assigned to look after Augmenting Human Resources & Capacity Building.

Shridhar is Admn Member,CAT Kolkata Bench

Tarun Shridhar, former Union Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, has been given posting as Administrative Member, Kolkata Bench of CAT. He is a 1984 batch IAS officer of HP cadre.

Nine Bureaucrats to coordinatewith P-Sector, NGOs & abroad

As many as nine Bureaucrats: Amitabh Kant, CEO NITI Aayog; Dr vijayvarghavan, PSA;Kamal Kishore, Member NDMA; Sandeep Mohan Bhatnagar, Member, CBIC; Anil Malik AS, MHA; Tina Soni, DS Cabinet Secretariat and Gopal Baglay JS/Aishvarya Singh DS, PMO have been inducted into Empowered Groups and assigned to look after coordinating with Private Sector, N G Os & International Organizations for response related activities.

Mrs Sahni is Spl RC,Bihar Bhawan

Mrs Palka Sahni has been appointed as Special Resident Commissioner, Bihar Bhawan, New Delhi. She is a 2004 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre.

12 Bureaucrats deputedfor Medical Equipments

As many as 12 bureaucrats: P D Vaghela, Secretary Pharmaceuticals; Guru Mohapatra, Secretary DPIIT; Ravi Capoor, Secretary Textile; Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary, DRDO; M Ajit Kumar, Chairman, CBIC, Naveen Shrivastava JS MEA; Anu Nagar, JS DHR; Mandeep Bhandari, JS Health; Piyush Goel, JS Home; A Giridhar, AS Cabinet Secretariat and A K Sharma, AS/Rohit Yadav, JS, PMO have been inducted into Empower Groups and assigned to ensure availability of essential medical equipment such as PPE, Masks, Gloves & Ventilators, Production, Procurement, Import & Distribution.

Lok Bandhu is new Collector, Jaipur Lok Bandhu has been appointed as Collector, Jaipur in Rajasthan. He is a 2015 batch IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre.

R K Sinha gets threemonths extension

Joint Secretary, Coal, R K Sinha, has been given three months extension in his central deputation tenure. He is a 1994 batch IAS officer of Kerala

Subrat Sahoo is ACSto Chhattisgarh CM

Subrat Sahoo has been appointed as Additional Chief Secretary to Chief Secretary, Chhattisgarh. He is a 1992 batch IAS officer.

Suhas L Y is new DM,Gautam Buddh Nagar

Suhas L Y has been appointed as new District Magistrate of Gautam Buddh Nagar (NOIDA). He is a 2009 batch IAS officer of UP cadre.

Niten Chandra is also OSD,Central Agency Section

Niten Chandra, Secretary, Central Information Commission (CIC), has been assigned an additional charge of Officer on Special Duty, Central Agency Section, Department of Legal Affairs at Additional Secretary level. He is a 1990 batch IAS officer of Orissa cadre.

1990 batch IAS officer tobe ACS in Jharkhand

Three 1990 batch IAS officers of Jharkhand cadre - Ms Alok Goyal, Mukhmeet Singh Bhatia and S K G Rahate - are being promoted to the rank of ACS.

Mehrotra is ACS, Sc&Tech in Bihar

Brajesh Mehrotra has been appointed as Additional Chief Secretary, Science and Technology with additional charge of Parliamentary Affairs. He is a 1989 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre.

Eight Bureaucrats to look afterEconomic & Welfare Measures

As many as eight Bureaucrats: Atanu Chakraborty, Secretary DEA; T V Somnathan Secretary Expenditure; Hiralal Samariya Secretary, Labour; Rajesh Bhushan Secretary RD; Pankaj Jain Addl Secretary, DFS; Amarpali Kata DS, Cabinet Secretariat; Arvins S h r i v a s t a v a J S / K a v i t h a Padmanabhan Director, PMO have been inducted into Empower Groups and assigned to look after Economic & Welfare Measures.

Goyal appointedMember CERC

Arun Goyal has been appointed as Member, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). He is a former 1985 batch IAS officer of UT cadre.(We said this on Jan 27,2020 )

Manish Rastogiis PS to MP CM

A 1994 batch IAS officer, Manish Rastogi has been appointed as Principal Secretary to Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.

Seven officials for Information,& Public Awareness

As many as seven Bureaucrats: Ravi Mittal Secretary I&B; Sunil Kumar Secretary, PR; Syed Ata Hasnain Member N D M A; Punya Sali la Srivastava, JS Home; Padmaja Singh, JS, Health; Sandeep Sarkar, JS Cabinet Secretariat and Gopal Baglay, JS/Hiren Joshi, OSD/Pratik Mathur, DS, PMO have been inducted into Empower Groups and assigned Information, Communication & Public Awareness.

Shankar re-appointed as OSD, AP Bhawan

P Ravi Shankar has been re-appointed as OSD in the office of Resident Commissioner in AP Bhawan, New Delhi.

Manish Singh is new Collector, Indore in MP

Manish Singh is new Collector, Indore in Madhya Pradesh. The 2009-Batch I A S o f f i c e r h a s b e e n I n d o r e Commissioner earlier and during his tenure, Indore was the first to become number one in cleanliness.

Eight Bureaucrats to manageTech. & Data Management

As many as eight Bureaucrats: Ajay Sawhney, Secretary, MEITY; Anshu Prakash, Secretary, DoT; G S Toteja, ADG, ICMR; N Yuvraj DS, Health; B h a r a t H K h e r a , J S C a b i n e t Secre ta r ia t and Pra t ik Dosh i , OSD/Manharsinh Yadav, DS/Hardik Shah, DS, PMO have been inducted into Empowered Groups and assigned Technology & Data Management.

Bansal joins asPS to Tomar

Mukesh Kumar Bansal has joined as new PS to Narendra Sing Tomar, Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. He is Chhattisgarh cadre IAS officer.

Rajesh Aggarwal is Govtnominee, ONGC Board

Rajesh Aggarwal Addi t ional Secretary & Financial Adviser, M i n i s t r y o f P e t r o l e u m & N a t u r a l G a s ( M o P N G ) h a s b e e n n o m i n a t e d a s a Government Nominee Director o n t h e B o a r d o f O i l a n d Natural Gas

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Saurabh Gaur's Centraldeputation extended

The central deputation tenure of Saurabh Gaur working as Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has been extended for a period of two years beyond March 23, 2020. He is a 2002 batch IAS officer of AP cadre.

Inter cadre deputation ofAbhishek Singh extended

The inter cadre deputation tenure of Abhishek Singh from Tripura to Bihar has been extended for a period of one year beyond April 10, 2020. He is a 2006 batch IAS officer.

Six Bureaucrats to lookafter Strategic issues

As many as six Bureaucrats: Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Home Secretary; Dr V Paul, Member NITI Aayog; V P Joy, Secretary, Coordination, Cabinet Secretariat; A K Sharma, AS; Arvind Shrivastava, JS and Abhishek Shukla, DS, PMO have been inducted into Empower Groups and assigned Strategic issues relating to Lockdown.

Hirdesh Kumaris CEO, J&K

Hirdesh Kumar has been appointed new Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), J a m m u & K a s h m i r r e p l a c i n g Shailendra Kumar. He is a 1999 batch IAS officer.

100 Bureaucrats in Highlevel Empowered Groups

Taking a serious note of the pandemic of COVID-19 posing fatal threat, the Government of India has constituted high level Empowered Groups inducting around 100 Bureaucrats. The Groups have been assigned various responsibilities.

8 Bureaucrats for boostingHR & Capacity Building

As many as eight Bureaucr