The tenure of Sagar Mehra (CSS) as Joint Secretary in the Department of Fisheries has been extended for two years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (26.03.2024) the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of Department of Fisheries to extend the deputation tenure of Mehra for a period of two years beyond 10.03.2024 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Unmesh Sharad Wagh gets addl. charge of Chairman, JNPA
Unmesh Sharad Wagh (IRS-C&CE:2000), currently serving as Deputy Chairperson of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), has been entrusted with the additional responsibility of Chairperson (JS level) for a duration of six months. This decision was formalized through an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has given its approval to the proposal presented by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, for Wagh to assume the additional charge of Chairperson. This appointment is effective from January 3, 2024, or until a regular appointment is made to the post, or until further orders, whichever occurs earlier.
Supriya Patil Yadav gets extension as Joint Director of CBI
Supriya Patil Yadav (IPS:2004:MH), currently serving as Joint Director in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), will have her deputation tenure extended for an additional year. This decision was formalized through an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal presented by the DoPT to prolong Supriya’s deputation with the CBI for one more year, extending her tenure beyond April 17, 2024, until April 17, 2025.
S Suresh appointed as ADG in SPG
S Suresh (IPS:1995:KL) has been elevated to the position of Additional Director General (ADG) within the Special Protection Group (SPG). Previously serving as the Inspector General (IG) of SPG, this promotion was formalized through an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has granted approval to the proposal put forth by the Office of the Secretary (Security), Cabinet Secretariat, for Suresh’s appointment as ADG within the SPG. This entails temporarily upgrading one post of IG to the ADG level, a measure specifically tailored to accommodate this promotion for the officer.
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Piyush Anand appointed as DG of NDRF
Piyush Anand (IPS:1991:UP), currently serving as the Special Director General (DG) of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), is slated to take on the mantle of Chief of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). This significant transition was formalized through an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has given its seal of approval to Anand’s appointment as the Director General (DG) of the NDRF, for a tenure spanning two years. He is set to succeed Atul Karwal (IPS:1988:GJ), who is due to retire on March 31.
Anand’s elevation to this pivotal role highlights his distinguished career trajectory and his commendable expertise in disaster management and crisis response. With his leadership, the NDRF is poised to continue its crucial mission of swiftly and effectively addressing natural and man-made disasters across the nation.
Rajeev Kumar Sharma appointed DG of BPRD
Rajeev Kumar Sharma (IPS:1990:RJ), who currently serves as the Director General of Police of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Rajasthan, has been appointed as the Director General of the Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPRD). This announcement follows an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
The appointment has received the approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), granting Sharma the position of DG of BPRD until his scheduled retirement on June 30, 2026. In assuming this role, Sharma will succeed Balaji Srivastava (IPS:1988:AGMUT), whose tenure concludes at the end of March.
Sadanand Vasant Date appointed as DG of NIA
Sadanand Vasant Date (IPS:1990:MH), currently serving as the Anti-Terrorism Squad Chief of Maharashtra, has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the National Investigation Agency (NIA). This significant move was confirmed through an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
The appointment comes following the approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), which has endorsed Date’s tenure as the Director General (DG) of the NIA until his scheduled retirement on December 31, 2026. In assuming this role, Date will succeed Dinkar Gupta (IPS:1987:PB), who is set to retire on March 31.
This transition marks a pivotal moment in Date’s career, as he steps into a crucial leadership position within the national security apparatus. With his extensive experience in counter-terrorism operations and law enforcement, Date’s appointment is expected to further bolster the NIA’s capabilities in combating terrorism and ensuring the safety and security of the nation.
UP: What’s next for PV Ramasashtry? Speculation abounds following premature repatriation
PV Ramasashtry (IPS: 1989: UP), who served as the Special Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF), has been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) issued an order on Tuesday (26.03.2024), stating that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the Ministry of Home Affairs’ (MHA) proposal for his immediate repatriation.
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His sudden repatriation has raised eyebrows in the corridors of power, sparking speculation about his future role in his home state. Notably, when the incumbent officiating Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttar Pradesh, Vijay Kumar (IPS: 1988: UP), retired on January 31, Ramasashtry’s name was rumored to be on the list of potential successors. However, Prashant Kumar (IPS:1990:UP) was ultimately appointed as the officiating DGP of the state.
Amidst swirling rumors, it seems the state government has a significant assignment in store for Ramasashtry. What exactly this assignment entails remains to be seen, but clarity is expected to emerge in the coming days.
FSIB names nine EDs for Public Sector Insurers
The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) on Thursday (21.03.2024) announced the selection of nine executive directors to serve in various public sector general insurers. Among these appointments, Rashmi Bajpai and Amit Misra are set to assume the roles of executive directors at the Oriental Insurance Company. H J Joshi and Radhika C S have been chosen for similar positions at GIC Re, while T Babu Paul and C G Prasad will take on responsibilities at the National Insurance Company. Additionally, Sunita Gupta and P C Gothwal are slated to become executive directors at United India, with Dasarathi Singh selected for the same role at the Agriculture Insurance Company of India.
Following this selection process, the chosen candidates’ names will undergo further scrutiny and be forwarded to the Department of Financial Services (DFS) before reaching the final stage of approval by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
FSIB picks Girija Subramanian as CMD for NIACL, BS Rahul for UIICL
The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has selected Girija Subramanian as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the New India Assurance Company Ltd (NIACL), while Bhupesh Sushil Rahul will assume the role of CMD at United India Insurance Company Ltd (UIICL).
Girija Subramanian, currently serving as CMD of the Agriculture Insurance Company of India, brings a wealth of experience to her new role. Bhupesh Sushil Rahul, a general manager at the Agriculture Insurance Company of India, has been selected to fill the vacant CMD position at United India Insurance following Satyajit Tripathy’s retirement in February 2024. Neerja Kapur’s tenure at New India Assurance is set to conclude in April 2024.
The selection process considered six general managers for the CMD positions. Alongside Subramanian and Rahul, candidates Hitesh Joshi, Jayshree Bala, V Balkrishna, Sunita Gupta, and Rekha Solanki were evaluated for leadership roles at United India Insurance. The selected candidates’ names will be forwarded to the Department of Financial Services (DFS) and subsequently to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) for final approval.
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