Ajay Kumar Bhalla (IAS:1984:AM), currently serving as the Home Secretary of the Government of India, has been given the additional charge of Secretary, Department of Border Management, with immediate effect. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) issued an order on Wednesday (29.11.2023), stating that the competent authority has approved the assignment of the additional charge to Mr. Bhalla. This responsibility will be held by him until the appointment of a regular incumbent or until further orders, whichever occurs earlier.
Atal Dulloo (IAS:1989:AGMUT), who previously held the position of Secretary in the Department of Border Management before his repatriation to the parent cadre on November 20, has now taken on the role of Chief Secretary in Jammu and Kashmir as of November 28. Following his appointment, the position in the Department of Border Management has been left vacant.
