Aramane Giridhar (IAS:1988:AP), currently serving as Secretary in the Department of Defence, has been entrusted with the additional responsibility of the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare. In an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday, January 1, 2024, the competent authority has approved this additional charge for Mr. Giridhar, effective immediately. He will continue in this role until the appointment of a regular incumbent or until further orders, whichever occurs earlier.
The Secretary position at the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare became vacant following the repatriation of Vijoy Kumar Singh (IAS:1990:PB) to his parent cadre in Punjab. As anticipated in our earlier reports, Mr. Singh has now been appointed as the Special Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister of Punjab. Subsequently, the additional charge for the vacant post at the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare has been assigned to Mr. Giridhar.
