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Kishore Gurdasani selected as Director (Operations), AWEIL

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Kishore Gurdasani has been selected for appointment as Director (Operations), Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL). The selection was made during a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on September 13, 2025. He is currently serving as Executive Director/Operations (HAG NFU) in AWEIL HQ in Kanpur, Ministry of Defence.

Following the PESB’s recommendation, his name has been forwarded to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) for final approval. His appointment will be subject to necessary vigilance clearances and the ACC’s nod.

The following 5 applicants were interviewed in the selection meeting:

  1. Vivek Chandra Verma, Deputy Director General, Unique Identification Authority Of India (UIDAI)
  2. Kishore Gurdasani, Executive Director/Operations (HAG NFU) in AWEIL HQ in Kanpur, Ministry of Defence.
  3. Lalit Kumar, Executive Director, Munitions India Limited
  4. Surendra Kumar, General Manager/ Information Technology, AVNL CO, Chennai, Department of Defence Production
  5. Rahul Chaudhary, General Manager, Advanced Weapons And Equipment India Limited

Vikas Sheel tipped as next Chhattisgarh Chief Secretary

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In a surprise development, Vikas Sheel (IAS:1994:CG) is tipped to be the next Chief Secretary of Chhattisgarh, with a formal announcement expected soon. He is currently serving as Executive Director at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Manila, a position he assumed in January 2024 for a three-year tenure. Sheel will take over from incumbent Chief Secretary Amitabh Jain, whose three-month extension is set to expire on September 30, 2025.

The development has surprised many in bureaucratic circles, as Sheel’s name was not among the expected frontrunners. Until now, the main contenders were believed to be Renu Gonela Pillay (IAS:1991:CG), Subrat Sahoo (IAS:1992:CG), Amit Agrawal (IAS:1993:CG), and Manoj Pingua (IAS:1994:CG). However, officials suggest that Sheel’s delivery-focused approach and the confidence he enjoys from both central and state leadership tilted the scales in his favor.

Sources indicate that Sheel has already been relieved from his ADB role, paving the way for his new assignment. In a connected development, the government appointed L Satya Srinivas (IRS-C&IT:1991), Special Secretary in the Department of Commerce, as Executive Director (India) at ADB on September 14, 2025.

Before his ADB posting, Sheel served as Additional Secretary and Mission Director of the Jal Jeevan Mission in the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, where he played a key role in advancing the Centre’s flagship water supply program.

Also Read: L Satya Srinivas appointed as Executive Director (India), ADB

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L Satya Srinivas appointed as Executive Director (India), ADB

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L Satya Srinivas (IRS-C&IT:1991), Special Secretary in the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has been appointed as Executive Director (India) in the Asian Development Bank (ADB). His appointment will continue till the date of his superannuation on 28 February 2026, and thereafter on a contract basis for an overall period of three years, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

The appointment has been cleared by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on the usual terms and conditions applicable to re-employed central government officers.

Chandrasekar S appointed as Private Secretary to Vice President of India

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IAS officer Chandrasekar S (IAS:2014:KL) has been appointed as Private Secretary to the Vice President of India, CP Radhakrishnan, in the Vice President’s Secretariat. His appointment will be at the level of Deputy Secretary for a period up to 28 February 2028, which is the balance tenure of his four-year central deputation.

Prior to this, Chandrasekar was serving as Deputy Director (Deputy Secretary level) at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) under the Central Staffing Scheme. His tenure at LBSNAA has been curtailed following this new assignment.

He will continue as Private Secretary to the Vice President until the completion of his deputation tenure, the end of the Vice President’s term, or until further orders, whichever occurs earlier.

Amit Khare appointed Secretary to Vice-President of India

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In a significant development, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Sunday (September 14, 2025) approved the appointment of retired IAS officer Amit Khare (IAS:1985:JH) as Secretary to the Vice-President of India.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Khare’s appointment will be on a contract basis, in the rank and pay of Secretary, for a period of three years from the date of assumption of charge.

Khare, a 1985-batch Jharkhand cadre officer, is currently serving as Advisor to the Prime Minister, a position he has held since October 12, 2021, handling matters related to the social sector. During his distinguished career, he has held several key positions in both the Centre and the State governments.

He served as Joint Secretary, Higher Education, Government of India (2008–2014), dealing with UNESCO, education policy, and copyright reforms. In Jharkhand, he worked as Secretary, HRD, Vice-Chancellor of Ranchi University, and later as Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary, Finance-cum-Planning, introducing reforms in budgeting, financial inclusion, DBT, and scheme implementation.

Khare joined the Government of India as Secretary, Information & Broadcasting in May 2018, and subsequently served as Secretary, School Education & Literacy, and Secretary, Higher Education. He was part of the core team that formulated and implemented the National Education Policy, 2020.

An alumnus of St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, Khare also holds a postgraduate degree in Business Administration from IIM Ahmedabad.

AP govt transfers 14 IPS officers, new SPs in 14 Districts

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Indian Police Service

In a major reshuffle, the Andhra Pradesh government on Saturday (September 13, 2025) transferred 14 IPS officers, effecting significant changes in the police administration. The most notable outcome of the reshuffle is the appointment of new Superintendents of Police (SPs) in 14 districts.

This comes close on the heels of the government’s transfer of 12 District Collectors earlier this month, marking back-to-back administrative changes at the district level.

The names of the officers and their postings are as follows;

  1. AR Damodar (IPS-SPS:2013:AP), SP, Prakasam, has been transferred and posted as SP, Vizianagaram District.
  2. Rahul Meena (IPS:2019:AP), SP, Railways, Gunthakal, has been transferred and posted as SP, Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema District.
  3. Vidhya Sagar Naidu (IPS:2016:AP), SP, Annamayya District, has been transferred and posted as SP, Krishna District.
  4. Vakul Jindal (IPS:2016:AP), SP, Vizianagaram District, has been transferred and posted as SP, Guntur District.
  5. B Krishna Rao (IPS:2014:AP), SP, Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema District, has been transferred and posted as SP, Palnadu District.
  6. B Uma Maheshwar (IPS-SPS:2022:AP), SP (Admn.), CID, has been transferred and posted as SP, Bapatla District.
  7. V Harsha Vardhan Raju (IPS-SPS:2013:AP), SP, Tirupati (Urban), has been transferred and posted as SP, Prakasam District.
  8. Ajitha Vejendla (IPS:2015:AP), DCP, Law & Order, Visakhapatnam, has been transferred and posted as SP, Nellore District.
  9. L Subbarayadu (IPS-SPS:2013:AP), SP, Red Sanders Anti-Smuggling Task Force, Tirupati, has been transferred and posted as SP, Tirupati District.
  10. Tushar Dudi (IPS:2018:AP), SP, Bapatla, has been transferred and posted as SP, Chittoor District.
  11. Dheeraj Kunilibilli (IPS:2020:AP), Addl. SP, Alluri Sitarama Raju District, has been transferred and posted as SP, Annamayya District.
  12. Sileesh Nachiketh Vishwanath (IPS:2019:AP), SP, Intelligence, has been transferred and posted as SP, Kadapa District.
  13. Suneel Sheoran (IPS:2019:AP), Group Commander, Greyhounds, Visakhapatnam, has been transferred and posted as SP, Nandyal District.
  14. Sathish Kumar (IPS:2016:AP), SP, Guntur (Urban), has been transferred and posted as SP, Satya Sai District.

RVNL CMD Selection: PESB interviews scheduled for Sept 15

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The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has scheduled interviews on September 15, 2025, to select the next Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL). Sources confirmed that 10 candidates have been shortlisted for the crucial leadership role.

The candidates appearing for the interview include:

  1. Ajit Kumar Panda, Director (Project & Services), Container Corporation of India Limited
  2. Mritunjay Pratap Singh, Director (Operations), Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
  3. Anurag, Principal Executive Director, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
  4. Amit Tandon, Executive Director (Metro), Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
  5. Sumit Sardana, Executive Director (Infrastructure), Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
  6. Vikas Chandra, Executive Director (North East), Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
  7. Surendra Singh, Executive Director (Projects), IRCON International Limited
  8. Vippagunta Rama Manohara Rao, Director (Finance), RailTel Corporation of India Limited
  9. Saleem Ahmad, Director (Projects), NBCC (India) Limited
  10. Dr. Pudi Hariprasad, Chief Administration Officer (Treasury & Reconciliation), Ministry of Railways

Industry observers point out that Mritunjay Pratap Singh, currently Director (Operations) in RVNL, is seen as one of the strong contenders for the post.

The vacancy arose after the retirement of Pradeep Gaur on August 31, 2025. Gaur had taken charge in August 2018 for a five-year term and was later granted a two-year extension, which ended on his retirement date.

Since September 1, 2025, Sukhmal Chand Jain (IRSE), AM/L&A, Railway Board, has been holding additional charge of CMD, RVNL. The PESB had advertised the post on April 22, 2025.

Mukesh Kumar appointed as CVO of Railway Vikas Nigam Ltd

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In a key appointment, Mukesh Kumar (ITS:1995) has been appointed as the new Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Railway Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL), Delhi, under the Ministry of Railways.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Saturday (September 13, 2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved Mr. Kumar’s appointment to the post for an initial tenure of three years from the date of assumption of charge, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

C Neelakanta Reddy appointed as CVO of NMDC

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NMDC

In a significant development, C Neelakanta Reddy (IRSSE:1997) has been appointed as the new Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (NMDC), Hyderabad.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Saturday (September 13, 2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved Mr. Reddy’s appointment to the post for an initial tenure of three years from the date of assumption of charge, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

NMDC, a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Steel, is India’s largest iron ore producer and exporter. His appointment is expected to further strengthen the vigilance mechanism in the PSU, ensuring greater transparency and accountability in its functioning.

Pankaj Porwal appointed as CVO of SJVNL

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SJVN Limited

In a key appointment, Pankaj Porwal (ITS:1994) has been named as the new Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL), Shimla. According to an order issued Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Saturday (September 13, 2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved his appointment to the post for an initial period of three years from the date he assumes charge of the post, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

SJVNL, a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Power, is a joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Himachal Pradesh. The company plays a crucial role in hydro and renewable energy development across India and neighbouring countries.

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