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Cabinet Secretary reviews deregulation, 5th Chief Secretaries’ meet prep

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TV Somanathan IAS

In order to review the progress on deregulating outdated laws and the preparations for the upcoming 5th National Chief Secretaries’ Conference, Cabinet Secretary Dr T V Somanathan (IAS:1987:TN) chaired a video conference with the Chief Secretaries of several states and administrators of Union Territories on August 11. Dr. Somanathan advocated for the timely submission of state-specific reports and emphasised the significance of states’s involvement in creating effective governance reforms during the virtual meet.

Based on the conversations and action items from the previous Chief Secretaries’ conference, all states and union territories were directed to gather and submit feedback reports during the meeting. Additionally, each state was instructed to submit five targeted studies that highlight significant governance advancements, innovations, or policy issues pertinent to their areas. The Cabinet Secretary further emphasised that certain governments have yet to designate a nodal officer to organise and upload the necessary paperwork. In order to guarantee smooth coordination before the conference, he gave them instructions to do so right away.

Discussions on the deregulation of obsolete and superfluous laws, a crucial reform area promoted by the central government to facilitate corporate transactions, lessen bureaucratic red tape, and strengthen citizen-centric governance, will also be covered at the conference. High-level discussions between the federal government and states on matters of infrastructure development, administrative modernisation, governance reform, and federal coordination now take place primarily during the National Chief Secretaries’ Conference.

Critical policy frameworks and cross-state learning on subjects ranging from climate resilience to the digitisation of government services are anticipated to be presented at the conference’s fifth edition.

Nivedita Swain appointed IFA in Sashastra Seema Bal

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Sashastra Seema Bal

The Central government on Tuesday (August 12, 2025) appointed Nivedita Swain (IRAS:2010) as the Integrated Financial Adviser (IFA) in the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Delhi, under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

As per an order from the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Ms Swain will serve at the Director level under the Central Staffing Scheme for a tenure of five years from the date he assumes charge, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

The order also instructed that she be relieved immediately to take up his new role in SSB

Shyam Sundar Agrawal appointed IFA in ITBP

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The Central government on Tuesday (August 12, 2025) appointed Shyam Sundar Agrawal (ICoAS:2011) as the Integrated Financial Adviser (IFA) in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Delhi, under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

As per an order from the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Agrawal will serve at the Director level under the Central Staffing Scheme for a tenure of five years from the date he assumes charge, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

The order also instructed that he be relieved immediately to take up his new role in ITBP.

IAS officer Mohammed Y Safirulla K appointed Director in MeitY

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The Central government on Tuesday (August 12, 2025) appointed Mohammed Y Safirulla K (IAS:2010:KL) as Director in the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Delhi, for a tenure of five years.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the competent authority approved his appointment on deputation basis under the Central Staffing Scheme. The order further directed that Safirulla be relieved of his present duties in Kerala, where he is serving as Special Secretary–Staff Officer to the Chief Secretary, to immediately take up his new assignment in the national capital.

A 2010-batch IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, Safirulla has held several key positions in the state. In his new role at MeitY, he will contribute to policy formulation and implementation in the electronics and IT sector at the central level, a domain critical to India’s digital governance and technological advancement.

IRS officer Taruli Dilip Bhavsar appointed DGM of TRIFED Mumbai

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TRIFED

The Central government on Monday (August 12, 2025) appointed Taruli Dilip Bhavsar (IRS-IT:2015) as Deputy General Manager (Level-13) in the Tribal Co-Operative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED), Mumbai (Maharashtra Region), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the competent authority approved her appointment at the Deputy Secretary level on deputation basis for a period of four years from the date of assuming charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

The appointment is to a Non-Central Staffing Scheme (Non-CSS) post, and Ms Bhavsar will be relieved from her current duties immediately to take up the new assignment.

As DGM of TRIFED Mumbai, she will lead initiatives to empower tribal communities through marketing support, value addition, and trade facilitation. TRIFED’s mandate focuses on the socio-economic development of tribals by institutionalizing the trade of Minor Forest Produce (MFP) and Surplus Agricultural Produce (SAP) collected or cultivated by them.

IAS officer Pooja Joshi named GM, TRIFED Karnataka

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The Central government on Monday (August 12, 2025) appointed Dr Pooja Joshi (IAS:2011:AGMUT) as General Manager (Level-13) in the Tribal Co-Operative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED), Bengaluru-South (Karnataka Region), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the competent authority approved her appointment at the Director level on deputation basis until September 30, 2026 — the date of her superannuation — or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

The appointment is to a Non-Central Staffing Scheme (Non-CSS) post, and Dr Joshi will be relieved from her current duties immediately to assume the new role.

As GM of TRIFED Bengaluru-South, she will oversee initiatives aimed at empowering tribal communities through marketing support and value addition to their products.

Varnali Deka appointed Director in Ministry of Tribal Affairs

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LO Bureau
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The Central government on Tuesday (August 12, 2025) appointed Varnali Deka (IAS:2009:AM) as Director in the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, New Delhi, for a tenure of five years.

Currently serving as Commissioner & Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD), Assam, Deka was recommended for Central deputation and selected under the Central Staffing Scheme.

According to the order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), her appointment will be effective from the date she assumes charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

This appointment strengthens the administrative leadership in the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, which plays a pivotal role in implementing policies and programs for the socio-economic development of tribal communities across India.

Vipin Kumar appointed Joint Commissioner in EMRS, Ministry of Tribal Affairs

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The Central government on Tuesday (August 12, 2025) appointed Vipin Kumar (IRSEE:2014) as Joint Commissioner (Deputy Secretary level) in the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), Delhi, under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. He was recommended for Central deputation by the Ministry of Railways.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Vipin Kumar’s appointment falls under the Central Staffing Scheme for a period of four years from the date he assumes charge, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

In his new role, Vipin Kumar will contribute to the administration and development of EMRS institutions, aimed at providing quality education to tribal students across India.

Arpitha S appointed Deputy Secretary in I&B Ministry’s Digital Media Wing

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The Central government on Tuesday (August 12, 2025) appointed Ms. Arpitha S (IRS-C&IT: 2015) as Deputy Secretary in the Digital Media Wing of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B), New Delhi. She was recommended for Central deputation by the Department of Revenue.

As per the order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), her appointment falls under the Central Staffing Scheme for a tenure of four years from the date she assumes charge, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

In her new role, Ms. Arpitha S will play a crucial part in enhancing the government’s digital media strategies, supporting public communication and outreach efforts through the I&B Ministry’s rapidly expanding online platforms.

Vikram Singh Malik appointed Deputy Secretary in I&B Ministry

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LO Bureau
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The Union government on Tuesday (August 12, 2025) appointed IAS officer Vikram Singh Malik (IAS: 2012: AGMUT) as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B), Delhi. Currently, he is serving as Secretary, Tourism & Culture Department in Ladakh.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), his appointment is made under the Central Staffing Scheme for a tenure of four years from the date of assuming charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Malik was recommended for Central deputation by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and will now be relieved of his duties to take up the new assignment in the I&B Ministry.

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