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Jharkhand transfers 36 IAS officers; Deoghar, Khunti, Garhwa get new DCs

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LO Bureau
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Jharkhand

The Jharkhand government on Saturday (May 23, 2026) carried out a major administrative reshuffle, issuing transfer and posting orders for 36 IAS officers across various departments and district administrations in the state.

Names of the officers and their postings are as follows;

  1. Chhavi Ranjan (IAS:2011:JH), Joint Secretary, Medical Education & Family Welfare, with additional charge of Executive Director, Jharkhand State Arogya Society; Project Director, Jharkhand AIDS Control Society, Ranchi, has been transferred as Director, Sports with additional charge of Executive Director, Jharkhand Sports Authority, Ranchi.
  2. Shashi Prakash Jha (IAS:2011:JH), Mission Director, National Health Mission, Ranchi, has been given additional charge of MD, Jharkhand Medical & Health Infrastructure Development & Procurement Corporation Limited, Ranchi.
  3. Zeeshan Qamar (IAS:2013:JH), awaiting posting orders, has been posted as Special Secretary, Drinking Water & Sanitation Department, Ranchi.
  4. Rajiv Ranjan (IAS:2013:JH), District Magistrate & Deputy Commissioner, East Singhbhum (Jamshedpur), has been given additional charge of Administrator, Subernarekha Project, Jamshedpur.
  5. Sunil Kumar Singh (IAS:2013:JH), Director, Information Technology, Ranchi, with additional charge of CEO, JAP IT and CEO, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Innovation Lab, has been transferred and posted as Special Secretary, Information & Technology Department, Ranchi.
  6. Vijay Kumar Gupta (IAS:2013:JH), Special Secretary, Finance Department, Ranchi, has been transferred and posted as In-charge Division Commissioner, North Chhotanagpur Division, Hazaribagh.
  7. Faiz Aq Ahmed Mumtaz (IAS:2014:JH), awaiting posting orders, has been posted as Additional Secretary, Revenue, Registration & Land Reform Department, Ranchi.
  8. Bhor Singh Yadav (IAS:2014:JH), Director, Agriculture, Ranchi, has been transferred and posted as Additional Secretary, Forest Environment & Climate Change, Ranchi.
  9. Varun Ranjan (IAS:2014:JH), MD, JIIDCO with additional charge of MD, Jharkhand Industrial Region Development Authority, has been given additional charge of MD, JEMCL.
  10. Satyendra Kumar (IAS:2014:JH), MD, Jharkhand State Food Corporation, has been transferred and posted as Additional Secretary, Drinking Water & Sanitation Department, Ranchi.
  11. Pashupati Nath Mishra (IAS:2014:JH), Deputy Development Commissioner, Garhwa, has been transferred as District Magistrate & Deputy Commissioner, Garhwa.
  12. Madhavi Mishra (IAS:2015:JH), Director, Horticulture, Ranchi, has been transferred and posted as Director, Information Technology, with additional charge of Director, Jharkhand Space Application Centre (JSAC) & CEO, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Innovation Lab.
  13. Ananya Mittal (IAS:2015:JH), District Magistrate & Deputy Commissioner, Garhwa, has been transferred as CEO, Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society, Ranchi.
  14. Jadhav Vijaya Narayan Rao (IAS:2015:JH), Director, Tourism, Ranchi, has been transferred as Additional Secretary, Woman, Child Development and Social Security, Ranchi.
  15. R Ronita (IAS:2015:JH), awaiting posting orders, has been posted as Additional Secretary, Water Resources Department, Jharkhand, Ranchi.
  16. Naman Priyesh Lakra (IAS:2015:JH), awaiting posting orders, has been posted as Director, Tourism, Ranchi.
  17. Anjali Yadav (IAS:2015:JH), awaiting posting orders, has been posted as Examination Controller. Jharkhand Joint Entrance Test Examination Board, Ranchi with additional charge of Additional Secretary, Higher & Technical Education Department, Ranchi.
  18. Vidyanand Sharma Pankaj (IAS:2015:JH), Additional Secretary, Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare Department, Ranchi, has been transferred and posted as Director, Agriculture, Ranchi.
  19. Robin Toppo (IAS:2015:JH), Additional Secretary, Labour, Planning, Training & Skill Development, Ranchi, has been transferred and posted as Director, Animal Husbandry, Ranchi.
  20. Alok Shikari Kachhap (IAS:2015:JH), Project Director, Integrated Tribal Development Authority, Khunti, has been transferred and posted as MD, Scheduled Castes Cooperative Development Corporation, with additional charge of Director, Dr Ramdayal Munda Tribal Research Institute, Ranchi.
  21. Anilson Lakra (IAS:2015:JH), Additional Secretary, Planning & Development Department, Ranchi, has been transferred and posted as IG, Registration, Ranchi
  22. Neeraj Kumar Singh (IAS:2015:JH), Additional Secretary, Industries Department, Ranchi, has been transferred and posted as Industries Commissioner. He has also been given additional charge of Managing Director, Jharkhand State Beverages Corporation Limited, Ranchi.
  23. Karna Satyarthi (IAS:2016:JH), awaiting posting orders, has been posted as Additional Secretary, Finance Department, Ranchi.
  24. Garima Singh (IAS:2016:JH), Managing Director, JHARCRAFT, Ranchi, has been given additional charge of Chief Executive Officer, Chief Minister Small and Cottage Industries Development Board, Ranchi.
  25. Chandan Kumar (IAS:2016:JH), awaiting posting orders, has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, JAP-IT, Ranchi.
  26. Preeti Rani (IAS:2016:JH), Additional Secretary, Industries Department, Ranchi, has been transferred and posted as Director, Handicrafts, Silk and Handloom Directorate, Ranchi. She has also been given additional charge of Managing Director-cum-Chief Executive Officer, Mati Kala Board, Ranchi.
  27. Prerna Dixit (IAS:2017:JH), awaiting posting orders, has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Rural Development Department, Ranchi.
  28. Shashi Prakash Singh (IAS:2017:JH), District Magistrate-cum-Deputy Commissioner, Deoghar, has been transferred and posted as Additional Secretary, Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare Department. He has also been given additional charge of Executive Director, Jharkhand State Arogya Society, Ranchi and Project Director, Jharkhand AIDS Control Society, Ranchi.
  29. Kumar Tarachand (IAS:2017:JH), awaiting posting orders, has been posted as Additional Secretary, Water Resources Department, Ranchi.
  30. Keerthi Sri G (IAS:2017:JH), awaiting posting orders, has been posted as Additional Secretary, Home, Prison and Disaster Management Department, Ranchi.
  31. Sameera S (IAS:2018:JH), awaiting posting orders, has been appointed as Joint Secretary, School Education and Literacy Department, Ranchi.
  32. Dinesh Kumar Yadav (IAS:2018:JH), awaiting posting orders, has been posted as Joint Secretary, Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare Department, Ranchi.
  33. Sourabh Kumar Bhuvania (IAS:2019:JH), District Magistrate-cum-Deputy Commissioner, Khunti, has been transferred and posted as District Magistrate-cum-Deputy Commissioner, Deoghar.
  34. Mohd Javed Hussain (IAS:2019:JH), Deputy Development Commissioner, Palamu, with additional charge of Municipal Commissioner, Medininagar Municipal Corporation, has been transferred and posted as District Magistrate-cum-Deputy Commissioner, Khunti.
  35. Vispute Shrikant Yashwant (IAS:2021:JH), Sub-Divisional Officer, Giridih, has been appointed as Deputy Development Commissioner-cum-Chief Executive Officer, Zila Parishad, Godda.
  36. Animesh Ranjan (IAS:2021:JH), Sub-Divisional Officer, Khuri Mahua (Giridih), has been appointed as Deputy Development Commissioner-cum-Chief Executive Officer, Zila Parishad, Gumla.

IAS Mitali Namchoom Biography, Career, Batch and Current Posting

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Santosh Suman
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IAS Mitali Namchoom
IAS Mitali Namchoom

Mitali Namchoom is a 2011-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer known for her administrative efficiency and policy-oriented approach. Originally from Arunachal Pradesh, she belongs to the AGMUT cadre and has served in several important positions during her career. Over the years, she has developed a reputation as a sincere and capable officer, particularly in departments connected with public welfare and governance.

Before her latest central deputation, Mitali Namchoom was serving as Director of the Department of Women and Child Development (WCD), Government of NCT of Delhi. During her tenure, she handled key responsibilities related to women empowerment, child welfare, nutrition programs, and social protection initiatives. She was also entrusted with the additional charge of Secretary, Delhi Commission for Women (DCW), reflecting the confidence placed in her administrative capabilities.

As per the latest update issued in April 2026, Mitali Namchoom has been appointed as Director in the Department of Consumer Affairs under the Government of India on central deputation. Her new role is expected to involve policy coordination, consumer protection mechanisms, and grievance redressal systems at the national level. The appointment marks another significant step in her administrative career and highlights her growing presence in central governance and public administration.

IAS Mitali Namchoom Profile

  • Name: Mitali Namchoom
  • Date of Birth: April 18, 1980
  • Age (2026): 46 years
  • Batch: IAS 2011
  • Cadre: AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram & Union Territories)
  • Early Career: Worked in Advertising & PR before joining civil services.
  • Current Position: Director in the Department of Consumer Affairs under the Government of India on central deputation.
  • Education: B.Com (Honours) – University of Delhi; PG Diploma in Mass Communication – Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)

Key Career Achievements and Postings

Mitali Namchoom began her career with the Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service, where she served as a Circle Officer. Subsequently, following her selection into the IAS, she undertook several significant responsibilities:

  • Deputy Commissioner – Lower Dibang Valley District, Arunachal Pradesh
  • Positions of Special Secretary and Secretary
  • Deputy Collector
  • Following her transfer to Delhi in January 2024, she assumed the charge of Director, Department of Women and Child Development.
IAS Mitali Namchoom
IAS Mitali Namchoom

She is actively working on issues such as women’s empowerment, child development, Anganwadi reforms, and the strengthening of child care institutions. In October 2025, she signed a significant MoU with SOS Children’s Villages of India, under which efforts are currently underway to provide care and protection to 350 children.

IAS Mitali Namchoom Education and Career

After graduating in Commerce from the University of Delhi, Mitali obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC). Her studies in Mass Communication have proven instrumental in enabling her to effectively execute public relations and awareness campaigns.

After securing a top rank in the Arunachal Pradesh Civil Services Examination, she served in the state government. Following her selection for the IAS in 2011, she was allocated the AGMUT cadre, where she demonstrated her capabilities across various districts and departments.

Mitali Namchoom Contributions (2024–2026)

  • She is focusing on strengthening Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE).
  • She is working on enhancing women’s safety, child welfare schemes, and the effective implementation of Anganwadi centers.
  • She has fostered improved coordination with various NGOs and government departments.
  • On International Women’s Day 2025, she articulated her views on gender equality.

Although her central deputation was recommended in March–April 2026, she currently remains actively engaged with the Delhi WCD Department.

Mitali Namchoom Personal Life

Mitali Namchoom is widely acclaimed for her integrity, dynamic leadership, and public relations skills. She is regarded as a symbol of pride for Arunachal Pradesh. In addition to English, she is fluent in Hindi and various local languages.

West Bengal sends three IAS names to ECI for new CEO appointment

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LO Bureau
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The West Bengal government has forwarded a panel of three senior IAS officers to the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the appointment of the state’s next Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), following the appointment of Manoj Kumar Agarwal (IAS:1990:WB) as the new Chief Secretary.

According to official sources, the panel includes Neelam Meena (IAS:1998:WB), Tanmay Chakrabarty (IAS:2006:WB) and Moumita Godara Basu (IAS:2007:WB). The Election Commission is expected to select one of the three officers for the post of Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal.

The development follows the elevation of Manoj Kumar Agarwal as the Chief Secretary of West Bengal. Agarwal had been serving as the state’s Chief Electoral Officer since March 2025 and was associated with overseeing important electoral and administrative processes during his tenure.

Rathan U Kelkar appointed CM Secretary as Kerala CMO takes new shape

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LO Bureau
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Rathan U Kelkar IAS

As the new Congress-led UDF government in Kerala under Chief Minister VD Satheesan takes charge, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) has also started taking shape with key appointments to several crucial positions.

Senior IAS officer Rathan U Kelkar (IAS:2003:KL) has been appointed as Secretary to the Chief Minister. Notably, he has been assigned the crucial responsibility while currently serving as the Chief Electoral Officer of Kerala.

The 2003-batch Kerala cadre officer has previously held several important assignments in the state administration and is regarded as an experienced bureaucrat.

Along with Kelkar’s appointment, the government has also constituted the broader team in the Chief Minister’s Office. Sreekumar T, a retired Additional Secretary, has been appointed as Special Private Secretary to the Chief Minister.

The CMO team also includes Siji GS as Press Secretary and Roy Mathews as Media Secretary.

Further, Thilakan KPK and Mohanachandran MS have been appointed as Additional Private Secretaries, while Padmakumar M, Abimon PA, Manojkumar PN, Jafarkhan S, Jayachandran A and Prakash OT will serve as Assistant Secretaries.

RECPDCL and BSPTCL Sign MoU to Revolutionize Bihar’s Power Transmission Infrastructure

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LO Bureau
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REC Power Development & Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) and Bihar State Power Transmission Company Limited (BSPTCL) have officially signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop intra-state transmission projects through the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) mode. This strategic initiative is set to create a modern, reliable, and future-ready power transmission network capable of supporting Bihar’s rapidly growing energy demands and accelerating industrial expansion.

The high-profile signing ceremony was graced by the Hon’ble Energy Minister, Govt. of Bihar, Shri Shailesh Kumar (alias Bulo Mandal). Also in attendance were key administrative leaders, including Shri Ajay Yadav (IAS), Energy Secretary & CMD of BSPHCL; Shri Prince Dhawan (IAS), Chief Executive Officer of RECPDCL; and Shri Rahul Kumar (IAS), Managing Director of BSPTCL, alongside senior officials from the Energy Department of the Government of Bihar, BSPTCL, and BSPHCL.

Key Objectives of the Partnership

The collaboration is designed to fundamentally upgrade Bihar’s power architecture. The core focus areas of the MoU include:

(1) Grid Modernization: Building a resilient, high-tech network to minimize transmission losses and improve power quality.

(2) Transparent Bidding: Leveraging the TBCB mode to ensure cost-effective, competitive, and highly transparent project allocations.

(3) Accelerated Execution: Streamlining timelines to fast-track the implementation of critical transmission projects.

(4) Private Investment: Encouraging greater private sector participation to bring global best practices and robust funding into the state’s power sector.

Hon’ble Energy Minister Shri Shailesh Kumar alias Bulo Mandal highlighted that this initiative will significantly contribute to Bihar’s industrial growth vision for 2025–30 by ensuring reliable and efficient power infrastructure for upcoming industries.

Mukesh Singh likely to replace Rajiv Singh as Manipur DGP

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LO Bureau
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Mukesh Singh IPS

In a key development, senior IPS officer Mukesh Singh (IPS:1996:AGMUT), currently serving as Director General of Police (DGP), Ladakh, is likely to replace Rajiv Singh (IPS:1993:AGMUT) as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Manipur.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved Singh’s inter-cadre deputation from the AGMUT cadre to Manipur for a period of three years as a special case in public interest.

The deputation has paved the way for his likely appointment as Manipur Police chief following the Centre’s decision to appoint Rajiv Singh as Secretary (Security) in the Cabinet Secretariat.

Rajiv Singh has been appointed as Secretary (Security), a position that serves as the administrative head of the Special Protection Group (SPG), responsible for providing security to the Prime Minister and members of his immediate family residing at the official residence.

Tamil Nadu transfers 6 IPS officers; two ASPs promoted as SPs

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LO Bureau
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Tamil Nadu DGP

The Tamil Nadu government on Friday (May 22, 2026) issued promotion, transfer and posting orders for IPS officers with immediate effect, including key district-level changes and promotion of two Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) to the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP).

The officers affected in the latest reshuffle include:

  1. Dr PK Senthil Kumari (IPS:2004:TN), Inspector General of Police, who was on compulsory wait, has been posted as Inspector General of Police, Traffic and Road Safety, Chennai.
  2. Dongare Pravin Umesh (IPS:2016:TN), IPS, Superintendent of Police, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Western Range, Chennai, has been transferred and posted as Superintendent of Police, Tiruchirappalli District.
  3. V Shyamala Devi (IPS), Superintendent of Police, Thirupathur District, has been posted as Superintendent of Police-II, Crime Against Women and Children, Chennai.
  4. S Ashok Kumar (IPS), Deputy Commissioner of Police, Traffic, Coimbatore City, has been posted as Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi District.
  5. Akshay Anil Wakhare (IPS:2022:TN), Assistant Superintendent of Police, Hosur Sub-Division, Krishnagiri District, has been promoted to the rank of Superintendent of Police and posted as SP, Thirupathur District.
  6. Dr V Lalith Kumar (IPS:2022:TN), IPS, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Nagercoil Sub-Division, Kanniyakumari District, has been promoted to the rank of Superintendent of Police and posted as SP, Perambalur District.

Tamil Nadu transfers 20 IAS officers in major bureaucratic reshuffle

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LO Bureau
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The Tamil Nadu government has carried out a major reshuffle involving 20 IAS officers, issuing transfer and posting orders across key departments and administrative positions. The development assumes significance as the state’s bureaucratic set-up has been undergoing restructuring since the new government led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay assumed office. The latest reshuffle is part of a series of administrative changes and transfer orders issued by the government in recent days.

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

  1. Sandhya Venugopal Sharma (IAS:1995:TN), Additional Chief Secretary/Chairperson, Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation, has been transferred and posted as Additional Chief Secretary, Planning and Development Department.
  2. J Kumaragurubaran (IAS:2004:TN), formerly Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, has been posted as Secretary, Commercial Taxes, Registration and Religious Endowments Department.
  3. Sandeep Nanduri (IAS:2009:TN), Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation, has been transferred and posted as Special Secretary, Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce Department.
  4. G Prakash (IAS:2000:TN), Principal Secretary/formerly Member Secretary, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, has been transferred and posted as Principal Secretary/Additional Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Commissionerate of Revenue Administration and Disaster Management.
  5. V Shobana (IAS:2003:TN), Commissioner, Stationery and Printing, has been transferred and posted as Commissioner, Textiles.
  6. Shilpa Prabhakar Satish (IAS:2009:TN), Secretary, Commercial Taxes and Registration Department, has been transferred and posted as Commissioner, Labour.
  7. K Vijayakarthikeyan (IAS:2011:TN), on return from leave, has been posted as Director, Fisheries. He will also function as Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Fisheries Development Corporation.
  8. Mageswari Ravikumar (IAS:2011:TN), Director, Handlooms, has been transferred and posted as Director, Social Welfare.
  9. Dr K Senthil Raj (IAS:2012:TN), Managing Director, State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu, has been transferred and posted as Director, Adi Dravidar Welfare.
  10. D Baskara Pandian (IAS:2014:TN), Project Director, Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project-II/Chennai Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor Project, has been transferred and posted as Director, Transport and Road Safety.
  11. T Charusree (IAS:2014:TN), IAS, on return from leave, has been posted as Director, Treasuries and Accounts.
  12. G Ravikumar (IAS:2017:TN), formerly District Collector, Karur District, has been posted as District Collector, Tirupattur District.
  13. Asha Ajith (IAS:2015:TN), Chief Operating Officer, Tamil Nadu Rural Transformation Project and Project Director (FAC), Tamil Nadu Women Employment and Safety Project, has been transferred and posted as Director, Environment and Climate Change.
  14. T Christuraj (IAS:2016:TN), formerly Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited, has been posted as Director, Survey and Settlement.
  15. Dr D Karthikeyan (IAS:1997:TN), formerly Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, has been placed at the disposal of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation for appointment as Principal Secretary/Chairman and Managing Director.
  16. Dr TG Vinay (IAS:2009:TN), formerly Managing Director, Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Drainage Board, has been placed at the disposal of Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation for appointment as Managing Director.
  17. Dr S Aneesh Sekhar (IAS:2011:TN), Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation, has been placed at the disposal of National Health Mission as Mission Director.
  18. RV Shajeevana (IAS:2012:TN), formerly Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Limited, has been placed at the disposal of Tamil Nadu Rural Transformation Project for appointment as Chief Operating Officer. She will also hold additional charge of Project Director, Tamil Nadu Women Employment and Safety Project.
  19. SA Raman (IAS:2010:TN), Commissioner, Labour, has been placed at the disposal of State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu for appointment as Managing Director.
  20. Lalitaditya Neelam (IAS:2019:TN), Additional Commissioner (G), Directorate of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, has been placed at the disposal of Salem Municipal Corporation for appointment as Commissioner.

PESB invites applications for CMD post of NRDC

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LO Bureau
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The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has invited applications for the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the National Research Development Corporation (NRDC).

According to the vacancy notification issued on May 21, 2026, the last date for submission of online applications through the PESB portal is 3 PM on June 11, 2026.

The applications of government and PSU officers are required to be forwarded by the concerned cadre controlling authority or administrative department to PESB by 5 PM on June 22, 2026.

The post of CMD, NRDC will fall vacant on October 18, 2026, following the retirement of incumbent Commodore Amit Rastogi (Retd), who has been serving in the position since October 18, 2021.

PESB recommends Bimal Gopalachari as MD of Central Cottage Industries Corporation

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LO Bureau
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The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Bimal Gopalachari for appointment as Managing Director (MD) of Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Limited (CCIC).

The recommendation was made following the selection meeting held on May 20, 2026. Currently, Gopalachari is serving as Additional General Manager and Head of Business Development at NTPC Green Energy Ltd, NTPC Limited.

His name will now be forwarded to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) for final approval, subject to vigilance clearance and completion of other prescribed formalities.

The candidates appeared for the interview were as follows;

  1. Manish Kumar Bainiwal, Chief General Manager, PEC Limited
  2. Rabindra Kumar Singh, Chief Manager Corporate Planning/Corporate Communication, MSTC Limited
  3. Kamlesh Kukreti, Senior General Manager, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
  4. Bimal Gopalachari, Additional General Manager Head- Business Development (NTPC Green Energy Ltd), NTPC Limited
  5. Ramnik Sarbahi, General Manager (Power Sector -Eastern Region), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
  6. Sunil Kumar, Chief Manager Chief Manager (Finance), Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited
  7. Commodore Anurag Srivastava, Commodore CMDE (SMAQ), Navy
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