In a recent development, Abs Shalini (IRS-IT:2010), who currently holds the position of Deputy Secretary in the Department of Consumer Affairs, has been re-designated as Director within the same Ministry. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) issued an order on Friday (19.01.2024), announcing the approval of the competent authority for the re-designation proposed by the Department of Consumer Affairs. The re-designation is sanctioned for a period extending up to 05.04.2028, encompassing a total tenure of five years under the central staffing scheme.
It is worth noting that Abs Shalini commenced her central deputation tenure on April 06, 2023.