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Punjab govt to turn bureaucrats into school guides

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The Punjab government has come out with a maverick plan to turn bureaucrats into school guides. The government approved the proposal on Thursday to implement this scheme, called the mentorship programme. Under this programme, IAS, IFS, IRS, and IPS officers are supposed to adopt government schools and guide their students for excelling in life. This pilot project is to be introduced in 80 schools of eminence with 80 officers being allotted a school each for a period of five years. The transfer of these officers also will not alter their responsibility of coaching students of their adopted schools.

It was decided in a Cabinet meeting chaired by none other than the state Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann himself.

According to a statement released by the government, these officers will work as mentors, not as bosses and will prepare the students for competitive exams. Besides, they have to train the teachers for upgrading their skills as well. These officers are believed to act as a catalyst for mustering resources for development of these schools. The government source said this work will be voluntary service in addition to the allocated duties of these officers.

While briefing the media, state Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the officers will have to keep visiting the schools once in a week or a month, share their experience with the students and have a bond of love with them. They will also be allowed to interact with the students through video-conferencing .

BEL achieves record turnover of Rs.23,000 Crores

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Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has achieved a turnover of around Rs.23,000 Cr (Provisional & Unaudited), during the Financial Year 2024-25, against the previous year’s turnover of Rs.19,820 Cr registering a growth of 16%. This includes Export sales of around US$ 106 Million during FY 2024-25, as against the previous year’s export turnover of US$ 92.98 Million, registering a growth of 14%.  

In the fiscal year 2024-25, BEL secured orders worth Rs.18,715 Cr. Some of the major orders received during the year are BMP II Upgrade, Ashwini Radar, Software Defined Radios, Data link, Multi-Function Radars, EON 51, Seekers, Anti Drone System, Airport Surveillance Radar, Sonar Upgradation, Flycatcher spares, Radar upgradation, Spares and Services, etc, and other projects in Non-defence sector. With this, the total Order Book of BEL as on April 1st, 2025, stands at around Rs.71,650 Cr including Export Order Book of USD 359 Million.  

Manoj Jain, Chairman & Managing Director, BEL, said: “BEL strives to attain self-reliance through enhanced Indigenisation efforts, expansion and modernisation, outsourcing to Indian Industries including MSMEs & Start-ups. BEL has rolled out strategies to maximise its global outreach and footprint in International market segments in the coming years. All these efforts will help BEL to retain its market leadership position in the Strategic Electronics sector.”

BEL receives orders worth Rs.593.22 Crores

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Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a contract with Indian Air Force valued at Rs.593.22 Crores (excluding taxes) for providing maintenance services for the Akash Missile System, which was supplied by BEL. With this, BEL has commenced the current financial year 2025-26 with Rs.593.22 Crores order acquisition. Further, the Company has concluded negotiations with customers for acquisition of orders worth Rs.5,000 Crores (Rupees five thousand crores).

NTPC achieves 3.88% growth in power generation, adds 3,972 MW capacity in FY25

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NTPC Limited

NTPC Ltd, India’s largest integrated power utility, has achieved remarkable growth in its operational performance during the financial year 2024-2025 with a significant increase in total power generation by 3.88% as compared to the previous financial year (FY24). 

The NTPC Group recorded a total generation of 438.6 Billion Units (BU) in FY’25, surpassing the previous financial year’s generation of 422.2 BU. These accomplishments reinforce NTPC’s commitment to delivering reliable and affordable power to the nation.

In addition to this, NTPC Group also made substantial strides in expanding its installed capacity. During FY25, the Group successfully added 3,972 MW of capacity, bringing its cumulative installed capacity to around 80 GW by the end of FY25. 

Apart from operational capacity of approx. 80 GW, additional 32 GW capacity including 15 GW Renewable capacity is under construction. The company is committed to achieve 60 GW of Renewable Energy capacity by 2032.

Along with power generation, NTPC has also ventured into various new business areas including e-mobility, battery storage, pumped hydro storage, Waste-to-Energy, Nuclear, Green Hydrogen solutions etc. and participated in the bidding for power distribution of Union Territories.

NTPC Ltd. is India’s largest integrated power utility, contributing 1/4th of the power requirement of the country. With a diverse portfolio of thermal, hydro, solar, and wind power plants, NTPC is dedicated to delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to the Nation. The company is committed to adopting best practices, fostering innovation, and embracing clean energy technologies for a greener future.

J&K: IFS Brij Mohan Sharma posted as Principal Secretary in Culture Department

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The Jammu & Kashmir government on Wednesday (02.04.2025) appointed Brij Mohan Sharma (IFS:1995:AGMUT) as the Principal Secretary in the Culture Department. As per the order his appointment follows his transfer to the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

Sharma will take over the role from Sanjeev Verma (IAS:2001:AGMUT), who was previously holding additional charge of the post.

IPS Shalin appointed IG in CRPF

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Senior IPS officer Shalin (IPS:2001:BH) has been appointed as Inspector General (IG) in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). According to an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday (02.04.2025), the competent authority has approved his central deputation with a waiver of the cooling-off period for the post.

The MHA has directed that Shalin be relieved immediately to take up his new assignment at the Centre. He is currently serving as IG, ATS, Bihar Police, with additional charge of IG, Security, Bihar.

Punjab: Ramvir gets addl. charge of Administrative Secretary, DIPR

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In a significant development, senior IAS officer Ramvir (IAS:2009:PB) has been given the additional charge of Administrative Secretary, Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Punjab. He presently holds the charge of Secretary, of the Punjab State Agricultural Marketing Board.

The post fall vacant after Malwinder Singh Jaggi, Secretary, Information and Public Relations, Punjab retired on March 31,2025.

Chhattisgarh: Five IFS officers promoted to PCCF rank

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Indian Forest Service

The Chhattisgarh government on Tuesday (01.04.2025) promoted five Indian Forest Service officers from the rank of Additional Principal Chief Conservator (Additional PCCF) of Forests to Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF).

They are;

  1. Kaushlendra Kumar (IFoS:1992:CG)
  2. Alok Katiyar (IFoS:1993:CG)
  3. Arun Kumar Pandey (IFoS:1994:CG)
  4. Sunil Kumar Mishra (IFoS:1994:CG)
  5. Prem Kumar (IFoS:1994:CG)

Maharashtra: 7 IAS officers shifted; Nidhi Pandey posted as Managing Director, MSSIDC

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Maharashtra Government

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday (02.04.2025) issued transfer and posting orders for 7 IAS officers.

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

  1. Dr. Nidhi Pandey (IAS:2001:MH), awaiting posting orders, has been posted as Managing Director, MSSIDC, Mumbai.
  2. Laxminarayan Mishra (IAS:2012:MH) has been posted as Joint Managing Director, MSRDC, Mumbai.
  3. Dr. Bharat Bastewad (IAS-SCS:2013), CEO, ZP, Raigad has been posted as Commissioner, MGNREGS, Nagpur.
  4. Dr. Indurani Jakhar (IAS:2016:MH), Municipal Commissioner, Kalyan-Dombivali Municipal Corporation, Kalyan has been posted as Collector, Palghar.
  5. Vasumana Pant (IAS:2017:MH), Director General, VANAMATI, Nagpur has been transferred and posted as Additional Municipal Commissioner, Nagpur Municipal Corporation, Nagpur
  6. Vaishnavi B (IAS:2019:MH), Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad, Akola has been posted as Additional Municipal Commissioner, Nagpur Municipal Corporation, Nagpur.
  7. Neha Bhosle (IAS:2020:MH) has been posted as Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad, Raigad.

WB: 10 IAS/IFS officers shifted, MK Agarwal appointed as Chief Electoral Officer

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The West Bengal government on Wednesday (02.04.2025) transferred nine IAS officers and one IFS officer, with the most notable appointment being Manoj Kumar Agarwal as the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal.

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

  1. Manoj Kumar Agarwal (IAS:1990:WB), Additional Chief Secretary, Forest Department with additional charge of Additional Chief Secretary, Disaster Management & Civil Defence Department, has been transferred and posted as Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal.
  2. Debal Roy (IFoS:1991:WB), Principal Chief Secretary of Forest and Head of Forest Force, will also hold the charge of Principal Secretary, Forest Department.
  3. Rajesh Kumar Sinha (IAS:1997:WB), Principal Secretary, Housing Department with additional charge of Principal Secretary, Youth Services and Sports Department and CEO KMDA, has been transferred and posted as Principal Secretary, Housing Department with additional charge of Principal Secretary , Youth Services and Sports Department and Principal Secretary, Disaster Management and Civil Services Department.
  4. Abhinav Chandra (IAS:2001:WB), Director, Institute of Environmental Studies & Wetland Management, has been transferred and posted as Additional Director, ATI.
  5. Smaraki Mahapatra (IAS:2002:WB), Secretary, Food Processing Industries and Horticulture Department, has been given additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director, West Bengal Mineral Development& Trading Corporation.
  6. P Mohangandhi (IAS:2004:WB), Secretary in Industry, Commerce & Enterprises Department with additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director, West Bengal Mineral Development & Trading Corporation, has been transferred and posted as Director, Institute of Environmental Studies and Wetland Management.
  7. Dipika Sanyamath (IAS:2008:WB), Secretary in Agriculture Department, has been transferred and posted as Secretary in Mass Education Extension and Library Services Department.
  8. Pawan Kadyan (IAS:2012:WB), Senior Special Secretary, Finance Department, has been transferred and posted as IG, Registration and Commissioner of Stamp Revenue.
  9. Dr Uma Sankar S (IAS:2011:WB), IG, Registration and Commissioner of Stamp Revenue, has been transferred and posted as Senior Special Secretary, Agriculture Department.
  10. Anshul Gupta (IAS:2013:WB), Special Secretary in Mass Education Extension and Library Services Department, has been transferred and posted CEO, KMDA.
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