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Saurabh Shukla gets extension as Director in PMO

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New PMO near Raisina Hill

In a key development, the central deputation tenure of Saurabh Shukla (IA&AS:2005) as Director in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has been extended for one year. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (September 4, 2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved his extension beyond October 19, 2025, up to October 19, 2026, in relaxation of extant guidelines.

Shukla has been serving in the PMO since August 30, 2019, when his appointment order was first issued by the DoPT. His original tenure was till October 19, 2022, but before its completion, he was granted a one-year extension until October 19, 2023. Since then, he has received multiple extensions — with this being his fourth one-year extension.

Prior to joining the PMO, Saurabh Shukla served as Private Secretary to then Finance Minister Arun Jaitley from July, 2017. Following Jaitley’s demise on August 24, 2019, he was shifted to the Prime Minister’s Office as Director, where he continues to play a crucial role.

Maharashtra govt promotes four IAS officers to ACS rank

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The Maharashtra government on Thursday (September 4, 2025) elevated four senior IAS officers of the 1995 batch to the rank of Additional Chief Secretary (ACS).

The officers promoted are Ashwini Bhide, K H Govinda Raj, Vikaschandra Rastogi, and Radhika Rastogi.

Currently, Ashwini Bhide is serving as Principal Secretary in the Chief Minister’s Office and Managing Director of Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation. K H Govinda Raj holds charge as Principal Secretary in the Urban Development Department, while Vikaschandra Rastogi is Principal Secretary for Agriculture. Radhika Rastogi serves as Principal Secretary in the Home Department (Appeals and Security).

As per the government’s decision, the officers will continue in their present departments while assuming responsibilities in the upgraded rank of Additional Chief Secretary.

After GK Goswami, will UPSIFS see new leadership or his extended association?

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GK Goswami IPS

IPS officer GK Goswami (IPS:1997:UP), the founding Director of the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Sciences (UPSIFS), will retire on September 30, 2025, upon attaining the age of 60.

According to buzz in Lucknow’s power corridors, the state government is actively considering potential successors for the leadership of the institute. However, if no suitable candidate is finalized, there is speculation that Goswami may be entrusted with a special assignment post-retirement.

The UPSIFS, inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on August 16, 2023, was established to promote education, training, and research in forensic sciences. Under Goswami’s leadership, the institute commenced its first academic session in 2023 and has since been playing a pivotal role in building forensic expertise in the state.

As Goswami’s retirement date approaches, attention is focused on whether the government will announce a new appointment or extend his association with the institute through a special role.

Bhupender Gupta appointed CMD of NHPC Limited

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LO Bureau
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Bhupender Gupta

In a key development, Bhupender Gupta has been appointed as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NHPC Limited, a Schedule ‘A’ Navratna CPSE. He assumed charge on September 4, 2025, at the Corporate Office in Faridabad, following approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).

Prior to this appointment, Gupta served as Director (Technical), THDC India Limited, and also holds the additional charge of CMD, SJVN Limited. His selection came after the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) recommended his name in June 2025.

An Electrical Engineer with an MBA in Operations Management, Gupta brings more than 34 years of professional experience, including 31 years in power CPSUs. He began his PSU career with SJVN in 1995, contributing to the commissioning of the 1500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydropower Project and working on Bhutan’s 1020 MW Tala Project.

Over the years, he played pivotal roles in REC Ltd., Punatsangchhu Hydroelectric Project Authority (Bhutan), and THDCIL, where he spearheaded the commissioning of major hydro and thermal projects, including the Tehri PSP and Khurja STPP.

With extensive expertise spanning hydro, thermal, renewable, transmission, and distribution, Gupta’s leadership is expected to bolster NHPC’s position in India’s power sector and accelerate its renewable energy growth.

Also Read: Bhupender Gupta selected as CMD of NHPC Limited

Nila Mohanan gets two-year extension as JS in Cabinet Secretariat

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LO Bureau
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Nila Mohanan (IAS:2007:AGMUT), Joint Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat, has been granted a two-year extension on central deputation. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (September 4, 2025), the competent authority approved the Cabinet Secretariat’s proposal to extend her tenure beyond October 4, 2025, for two years or until further orders.

Mohanan has been serving in the Cabinet Secretariat since August 2024, following her transfer from the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), where she worked as Joint Secretary.

She has been on central deputation since October 5, 2020, when she assumed charge as Deputy Secretary in the DoPT. During this period, she was redesignated as Director and, in June 2023, empanelled as Joint Secretary before being appointed Joint Secretary in DoPT.

FCI ED Manoj Kumar Jain repatriated to parent cadre

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Manoj Kumar Jain (IRAS:2000), Executive Director (Engg/IT) (JS level), Food Corporation of India (FCI) headquarters under the Department of Food and Public Distribution, has been repatriated to his parent cadre. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (September 3, 2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the proposal of the Department of Food and Public Distribution to repatriate him on administrative grounds with the imposition of an extended cooling-off condition.

Jain was initially appointed on March 15, 2024, as Executive Director (Engineering/IT) at FCI headquarters for a five-year tenure. However, his posting has been curtailed much earlier than expected, as his tenure was scheduled to continue until 2029.

Justice Hamarsan Singh Thangkhiew appointed acting Chief Justice of Meghalaya HC

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LO Bureau
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High Court

Justice Hamarsan Singh Thangkhiew, Judge of the Meghalaya High Court, has been appointed to perform the duties of the Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court. The appointment will come into effect from September 6, 2025.

This development follows the retirement of Justice Indra Prasanna Mukerji, Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court, who demits office on September 5, 2025.

Justice Thangkhiew will serve as Acting Chief Justice until a regular appointment is made.

Vivek Chaturvedi appointed CBIC Member

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Vivek Chaturvedi IRS

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Vivek Chaturvedi (IRS-C&IT:1990) as a Member of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC).

Chaturvedi, who is presently serving as Principal Director General of Vigilance and Chief Vigilance Officer at CBIC, will succeed Vivek Ranjan (IRS-C&IT:1990), whose tenure as Board Member for Tax Policy & Legal ended on August 31, 2025.

This marks the beginning of a significant leadership reshuffle within the CBIC, as two additional Board Members, including the CBIC Chairperson, are slated to retire on November 30, 2025. All eyes are now on who will be chosen to fill these key vacancies, with speculation already mounting over potential successors.

Amit Kumar Agrawal’s tenure as Deputy CEO of GeM curtailed

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LO Bureau
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The tenure of Amit Kumar Agrawal (IOFS:2002) as Deputy CEO of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has been curtailed. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (September 4, 2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the proposal of the Department of Commerce to end his tenure ahead of schedule.

Agrawal was initially appointed as Director, GeM, in May 2021 for a fixed tenure of five years. He was subsequently promoted to Deputy CEO, with his term originally set to conclude in May 2026. However, the government has decided to curtail his tenure before completion.

Ajitesh Kumar’s deputation as Coal Ministry Director extended till March 2026

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LO Bureau
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Ministry of Coal

The central deputation tenure of Ajitesh Kumar (CPES:2006) as Director in the Ministry of Coal has been extended for another six months.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (September 3, 2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the Ministry of Coal’s proposal to extend Mr. Kumar’s deputation tenure beyond September 4, 2025, up to March 4, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Mr. Kumar was initially appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Coal on August 16, 2019, and assumed charge on September 5, 2019, for a four-year tenure. On January 1, 2022, he was redesignated as Director in the same ministry. So far, he has been granted two one-year extensions, making this his third extension

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