The central deputation tenure of Alok Prem Nagar (IFS:1995:HP) as Joint Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, has been extended. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Saturday (04.11.2023), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to extend the deputation tenure of Mr. Nagar beyond 17.02.2024 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
IPS Raghubir Lal gets extension as JS (Security), Lok Sabha Secretariat
The central deputation tenure of Raghubir Lal (IPS: 1997: UP) as Joint Secretary (Security) in the Lok Sabha Secretariat has been extended. As per an order released by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Saturday, November 4, 2023, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has granted approval to the Ministry of Home Affairs’ proposal to extend Mr. Lal’s deputation tenure beyond September 30, 2023, up to October 20, 2023. This extension amounts to a total tenure of 8 years and 22 days, which is granted in relaxation of the IPS Tenure Policy.
Shanmugha Sundaram appointed as Director (Projects), NTPC Ltd
Shanmugha Sundaram, currently serving as the Executive Director at NTPC Ltd., has been appointed as the Director (Projects) at NTPC Ltd. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has granted approval for this appointment, based on the proposal from the Ministry of Power, as detailed in an order released by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Saturday, November 4, 2023.
Mr. Sundaram’s appointment will be effective from the date he takes charge of the position, which is anticipated to be on or after December 1, 2023. He will hold this role until the date of his superannuation, which is May 31, 2027, or until any further directives are issued, whichever event occurs earlier.
It’s worth noting that his selection for the Director (Projects) position came following recommendations from the Public Enterprises Selection Board, which conducted interviews with eleven candidates on July 13, 2023.
Also Read: Shanmugha Sundaram selected as Director (Projects), NTPC Limited
Rear Admiral Jaswinder Singh appointed as Director (Liner and Passenger Services), Shipping Corporation of India
Rear Admiral Jaswinder Singh, who currently holds the position of Chief of Staff at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi, has been appointed as the Director (Liner and Passenger Services) at the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI). This appointment has been officially approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, based on a proposal from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, as outlined in an order released by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Saturday, November 4, 2023.
Rear Admiral Jaswinder Singh’s appointment is on an immediate absorption basis, effective from the date he assumes charge of the post. He will serve in this capacity until the date of his superannuation, which is September 30, 2028, or until further orders are issued, depending on which event occurs earlier.
It is noteworthy that his selection for the Director (Liner and Passenger Services) position was recommended by the Public Enterprises Selection Board following interviews with three candidates on March 3, 2023.
Also Read: Rear Admiral Jaswinder Singh selected as Director (Liner and Passenger Services), SCI
Shivendra Nath appointed as CMD, EPIL
Shivendra Nath, who currently serves as Senior General Manager (SGM) at Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Engineering Projects (India) Limited (EPIL) for a duration of five years. This appointment has received the approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, as indicated in an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Saturday, November 4, 2023.
Mr. Nath will assume his role as CMD from the date he takes charge, and he will serve in this capacity for a period of five years or until the date of his superannuation, or until further instructions are issued, whichever event comes first. This appointment is in alignment with the proposal put forth by the Ministry of Heavy Industries.
His name was recommended by the Public Enterprises Selection Board after interviewing four candidates for the CMD position on July 27, 2023.
Also Read: Shivendra Nath selected as CMD, Engineering Projects (India) Limited
GS Rawat and AK Sood named Dy. MDs of NABARD
The central government has appointed Goverdhan Singh Rawat and Ajay Kumar Sood to serve as Deputy Managing Directors (DMDs) at the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). This appointment follows the approval of the proposal by the Department of Financial Services, as conveyed in an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Saturday, November 4, 2023.
Their appointments will be effective from the date they assume office or until further directives are issued, whichever occurs earlier. Mr. Rawat’s appointment is for a term of five years, while Mr. Sood will serve until his superannuation on August 31, 2027.
Both Mr. Rawat and Mr. Sood previously held the position of Chief General Managers at NABARD.
Prakash Kumar appointed as Deputy Managing Director, SIDBI
Prakash Kumar, presently holding the position of Chief General Manager (CGM) at the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), has been appointed as the Deputy Managing Director (DMD) in SIDBI for a term of three years. This appointment has been granted approval by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, as confirmed in an order released by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Saturday, November 4, 2023.
Mr. Kumar’s tenure in this role will commence from the date he takes charge or until any further instructions are issued, whichever occurs earlier. This appointment underscores the Department of Financial Services’ initiative to appoint him to the post for a duration of three years.
MK Pandey gets extension as Joint Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs
The central deputation tenure of Manoj Kumar Pandey (IRS-IT: 1992) as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has been extended for an additional one year. This extension has been granted as per the approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, as outlined in an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
Mr. Pandey’s deputation tenure will now continue for an extra year beyond October 20, 2023, or until any further instructions are issued, whichever takes place earlier.
IPS Pravin Madhukar Pawar appointed as Joint Director, CBI
Pravin Madhukar Pawar (IPS:2003:KN) has been appointed as the Joint Director in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a term of five years. This appointment has received approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, as stated in an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
Mr. Pawar’s appointment will become effective from the date he assumes office, and he will serve in this capacity for a period of five years or until further directives are issued, whichever transpires earlier.
Three officers appointed as Deputy DG, NCB
Three officers, including Neeraj Kumar Gupta, have been appointed to serve as Deputy Director Generals within the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for a duration of five years. This appointment has received approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, as detailed in an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
These appointments are made on a deputation basis and will come into effect from the date the officers assume their respective posts. They will continue in these roles for a period of five years or until any further directives are issued, whichever occurs earlier.
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