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PESB finds no suitable candidate for NTPC CMD post

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NTPC Limited

New Delhi, May 21, 2025: In a significant development, the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has not recommended any candidate for the post of Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), NTPC Limited.

At the selection meeting held on May 21, 2025, PESB interviewed 12 candidates but found none suitable for the coveted position. Subsequently, it advised the Administrative Ministry/Department to explore alternative options, including setting up a Search-cum-Selection Committee (SCSC) or any other appropriate course of action with the approval of the competent authority.

The decision delays the appointment of a new CMD at NTPC, one of India’s largest power producers, and brings into focus the challenge of finding a leadership fit for such a critical role in the public sector.

During the selection meeting, the following 12 candidates were interviewed:

  1. Shivam Srivastava, Director (Fuel), NTPC Limited
  2. Bhupender Gupta, Director(Technical), THDC India Limited
  3. Ravindra Kumar, Director (Operations), NTPC Limited
  4. Shaswattam, Executive Director, NTPC Limited
  5. Somes Bandyopadhyay, Managing Director, GSECL (on deputation from NTPC), NTPC Limited
  6. Kapil Kumar Gupta, Director (Finance), MMTC Limited
  7. Mukesh Choudhary, Director(Marketing), Coal India Limited
  8. Ajit Kumar Panda, Director (Project & Services), Container Corporation Of India Limited
  9. Thangarajan Subash Chandra Bosh, Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer, Rec Power Development & Consultancy Limited
  10. Rajil Srivastava, Executive Director Asset Management, Power Grid Corporation Of India Limited
  11. Sanoj Kumar Jha (IAS), Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Government of India,
  12. Abhay Arun Harne, Director, MSEB MAHAGENCO MSPGCL

Also Read: PESB to interview candidates on May 21 for NTPC CMD post: Sources

Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha gets 4th extension as Ayush Secretary

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Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha

Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, currently serving as Secretary in the Ministry of Ayush, has been granted a one-year extension on a contractual basis. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (May 20, 2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the extension of his tenure beyond June 28, 2025, up to June 28, 2026.

This marks his fourth extension in the role.

Kotecha is among a select group of lateral entrants appointed by the Centre for their subject-matter expertise. Breaking with the tradition of appointing career bureaucrats to such roles, the government had brought him in as Special Secretary in 2017. He was later elevated to the position of Secretary in the Ministry of Ayush (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy).

He received two-year extensions in 2020 and 2022, followed by a one-year extension in June 2024, which was set to expire in June 2025.

Prior to his appointment in the ministry, Kotecha served as the chief consultant at Chakrapani Ayurveda Clinic in Jaipur.

The Ministry of Ayush was established on November 9, 2014, with the objective of revitalizing India’s traditional systems of medicine and promoting education and research in these disciplines.

IAS officer Tamboli Fakirbhai appointed JS in Cabinet Secretariat

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Tamboli Ayyaj Fakirbhai IAS

IAS officer Tamboli Ayyaj Fakirbhai (IAS:2009:CG), currently serving as Director in the Cabinet Secretariat, has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the same department. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (20.05.2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved his appointment for an overall tenure of five years—up to March 20, 2029—or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Fakirbhai had joined central deputation as Director in the Cabinet Secretariat on March 20, 2024, following his appointment to the post on March 14. He was relieved by the Chhattisgarh government on March 16.

Notably, he was empanelled for holding Joint Secretary or equivalent positions in the Government of India on March 21, 2025. His elevation as Joint Secretary comes shortly after that empanelment.

Rituraj Mishra appointed PS to MoS Coal SC Dubey

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Rituraj Mishra IRPS

New Delhi, May 21, 2025: Rituraj Mishra (IRPS:2010) has been appointed as the Private Secretary to Satish Chandra Dubey, Union Minister of State for Coal & Mines. His appointment is specifically pertains to the Ministry of Coal.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (20.05.2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved appointment of Mr. Mishra to the post for a period upto March 30, 2028 (i.e. combined tenure of 07 years on CSS & PS posts put together) or on a co-terminus basis with the Minister, or till he ceases to function as Private Secretary to the Minister or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

It’s worth noting that prior to this appointment, Rituraj Mishra was serving as Director in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways under the central staffing scheme. However, his tenure in this role was curtailed due to his new appointment as the Private Secretary to MoS Satish Chandra Dubey.

Gujarat: Vikrant Pandey appointed Secretary to CM

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Vikrant Pandey IAS

Gandhinagar, May 21, 2025: In a key administrative move, the Gujarat government on Tuesday appointed Vikrant Pandey (IAS:2005:GJ) as Secretary to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Pandey, who is currently serving as the state’s Resident Commissioner in New Delhi, will assume charge at the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) in Gandhinagar.

He replaces Avantika Singh Aulakh (IAS:2003:GJ), who had held the post since September 2021. Aulakh has now been promoted and re-designated as Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister.

With this change, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) will now have three senior IAS officers, including Additional Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Das (IAS:1990:GJ), the senior most among them, who has been serving in CMO since August 2024.

Pandey is an experienced officer who has previously served as Collector of Ahmedabad, Bharuch, and Valsad. He was also conferred the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration during his tenure as Bharuch Collector.

NHPC Q4 profit surges 52% to ₹919.63 crore

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NHPC Limited

New Delhi, May 21, 2025: State-owned hydropower major NHPC reported a 52% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 919.63 crore for Q4 FY25, driven by higher income. In the same quarter last year, it posted Rs 605 crore profit. Revenue grew to Rs 2,672.11 crore from Rs 2,320.18 crore.

However, for FY25, net profit fell 15% to Rs 3,411.73 crore from Rs 3,999.54 crore in FY24.

The board recommended a final dividend of Re 0.51 per share (₹10 face value), in addition to the interim dividend of Rs 1.40 per share paid in March 2025.

During FY25, NHPC commissioned the 800 MW Parbati-II hydro project and 107.14 MW of the 300 MW Karnisar Solar Plant. The company faced asset and generation losses at Teesta projects due to flash floods (Oct 2023) and a landslide (Aug 2024). Insurance claims have been filed under its Mega Policy.

Resulting compensation from the insurer was recognised under ‘Other Income’—Rs 44.34 crore in Q4 and Rs 108.59 crore for FY25. Additionally, NHPC received Rs 111.52 crore (Q4) and Rs 409.02 crore (FY25) towards business interruption.

NHPC, under the Ministry of Power, is India’s largest hydropower developer.

Rajasthan: 4 IPS officers shifted, 3 Districts get new SPs

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Rajasthan Police

Jaipur, May 21, 2025: The Rajasthan government on Tuesday (20.05.2025) issued transfer and posting orders for four IPS officers, including the appointment of new Superintendents of Police (SPs) in three districts.

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

  1. Lokesh Sonewal (IPS:2015:RJ), SP, SOG, Jaipur, has been transferred and posted as SP, Jhunjhunu.
  2. Shailendra Singh Indolyia (IPS:2017:RJ), awaiting posting orders, has been posted as DCP, Hqrs & Traffic, Police Commissionerate, Jodhpur.
  3. Hari Shankar (IPS:2019:RJ), SP, Balotra, has been transferred and posted as SP, Hanumangarh.
  4. Amit Jain (IPS:2020:RJ), DCP, Hqrs & Traffic, Police Commissionerate, Jodhpur, has been transferred and posted as SP, Balotra.

Legend Officers’ April report on APC appointment comes true; Deepak Kumar gets additional charge

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Deepak Kumar IAS Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, May 21, 2025: Nearly three weeks after www.legendofficers.com reported that Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) Deepak Kumar (IAS:1990:UP) would be given charge of Agriculture Production Commissioner (APC) following the retirement of Monika S Garg (IAS:1989:UP), the prediction has come true.

On April 3, www.legendofficers.com had stated that Kumar was the frontrunner for the powerful APC post after Garg’s scheduled retirement on April 30. As anticipated, he was formally given the additional charge of the post 20 days later.

In the interim, a stop-gap arrangement was made, with Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh (IAS:1988:UP) temporarily holding the APC charge after Garg’s superannuation.

The APC position is regarded as one of the most influential posts in Uttar Pradesh’s bureaucratic setup—second only to the Chief Secretary. Naturally, any appointment to this role draws wide attention among the state’s bureaucrats.

Deepak Kumar, already a senior figure in the state administration, currently holds the charge of Additional Chief Secretary, Finance; Institutional Finance & External Aided Project Department; Commissioner, Finance; Secondary Education; Basic Education; and Chairman, State Vigilance Commission & Administrative Tribunal-I, Lucknow.

Also Read: UP: APC Monika S Garg to retire in April, Deepak Kumar likely successor

Also Read: UP govt looking for new Agriculture Production Commissioner as Monika Garg retires

UP: 4 DMs among 14 IAS officers transferred

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Map Of Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, May 21, 2025: In a significant development, the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday (20.05.2025) carried out a bureaucratic reshuffle, Up transferring 14 IAS officers across the state.

The reshuffle includes the transfer of four District Magistrates — from Hardoi, Ballia, Maharajganj, and Pilibhit — indicating a broader administrative reconfiguration aimed at streamlining governance.

At Legendofficers, we deliver verified, timely insights into India’s administrative shifts, leadership movements, and policy-related decisions. The recent development of UP transferring 14 IAS officers across the state, including four District Magistrates, highlights the state’s dynamic governance approach. For continuous, accurate updates on IAS reshuffles, bureaucratic appointments, and governance reforms, stay connected with us — your trusted source for credible news from the corridors of power

PESB recommends Megh Nath Goyal’ name for Director (Technical), NFL

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National Fertilizers Limited

New Delhi, May 20, 2025: Megh Nath Goyal has been selected for appointment as Director (Technical), National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on May 20, 2025. Presently, he is serving as Chief General Manager (Unit Head) at NFL’ Nangal Unit.

Following his selection, the PESB has recommended his name to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). Upon receiving the necessary vigilance clearances and ACC approval, Goyal will be formally appointed to the post of Director (Technical).

The following 7 applicants were interviewed in the selection meeting:

  1. Bharat Bhushan Grover, Chief General Manager (Technical Services) C.O. Noida, National Fertilizers Limited
  2. Megh Nath Goyal, Chief General Manager (Unit Head), Nangal Unit, National Fertilizers Limited
  3. Inderpreet Singh, Chief General Manager (Operations and Maintenance) Bathinda, National Fertilizers Limited
  4. Nitin Baban Hirde, Executive Director (Thal) I/C, Rashtriya Chemicals And Fertilizers Limited
  5. M Ramesh, Executive Director (Purchase & Contract Cell) i/c, Rashtriya Chemicals And Fertilizers Limited
  6. Rakesh Prasad, Chief General Manager (Projects), Durgapur Steel Plant, Steel Authority Of India Limited
  7. Shashidhar Nimbakkanavar, Chief General Manager, NMDC Limited

At Legendofficers, we bridge the gap between authority and accessibility by delivering verified, timely, and credible insights into India’s bureaucratic ecosystem. From top-level appointments like Megh Nath Goyal’s recommendation as Director (Technical) at NFL to strategic administrative decisions, we ensure you stay informed with clarity and accuracy. Follow us for real-time updates on leadership transitions, PESB recommendations, and civil service movements that shape the nation’s governance.

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