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UP: APC Monika S Garg to retire in April, Deepak Kumar likely successor

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Senior IAS officer Monika S Garg (IAS:1989:UP), currently serving as Agriculture Production Commissioner (APC) and Additional Chief Secretary, Minority Development & Muslim Waqf Department, is set to retire on April 30.

With her retirement approaching, speculation is mounting over her successor. Deepak Kumar (IAS:1990:UP), currently Additional Chief Secretary, Finance, is likely to replace her as APC. The APC post holds significant importance as it is considered one of the most powerful positions in the cadre.

Garg has held the APC post since August 2024, after Devesh Chaturvedi (IAS:1989:UP) was relieved to take up central deputation as Secretary in the Union Ministry of Agriculture.

Sivasubramanian Ramann appointed PFRDA Chairperson

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Sivasubramanian Ramann (IA&AS:1991) was on Wednesday (02.04.2025) appointed as the Chairperson of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) for five years or till the age of 65 years whichever is the earliest. He will take the place of Deepak Mohanty whose term ends in May.

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Sivasubramanian Ramann, Deputy Comptroller & Auditor General, to the post of chairperson, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), a government notification dated April 1 said.

Poonam Gupta appointed RBI Deputy Governor

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As www.legendofficers.com reported on April 1, Poonam Gupta was the frontrunner among the top four candidates being considered for the RBI Deputy Governor post following Michael Patra’s departure. The central government on Wednesday (02.04.2025) appointed Gupta to the position for a three-year term. She is currently the Director General of the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), a leading economic policy think tank.

Gupta’s appointment comes just days ahead of the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, scheduled for April 7-9. She will succeed Michael D. Patra, who served as RBI Deputy Governor from January 2020 to January 2025, overseeing monetary policy, economic and policy research, and financial market operations.

A noted economist, Gupta is a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister and serves as the convener of the Advisory Council to the 16th Finance Commission. She joined NCAER in 2021 after nearly two decades in senior positions at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington, DC.

Also Read: Two and a half months on, RBI yet to name Michael Patra’s successor

ChPA CVO Murali Krishnan gets additional charge of VoCPA CVO

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Murali Krishnan (IDAS:2005), Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) in the Chennai Port Authority (ChPA), Chennai, has been given additional charge of CVO, VO Chidambaranar Port Authority (VoCPA), Thoothukudi for six months. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (02.04.2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal for entrustment of additional charge of the post to Mr. Krishnan Rawat for a period of six months beyond 14.10.2024 upto 15.04.2025 or till the appointment of a regular CVO or until further orders, whichever is earlier

MHA Director Yogesh Mohan Dixit repatriated to parent cadre

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Yogesh Mohan Dixit (IOFS:1998), currently serving as Director in the Ministry of Home Affairs, has been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesdy (02.04.2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of Ministry of Home Affairs for premature repatriation of Mr Dixit to his parent cadre on personal grounds.

IAS Chandni Singh appointed PS to Union Minister Annpurna Devi

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IAS officer Chandni Singh (IAS:2013:UP) has been appointed as the Private Secretary to Annpurna Devi, Minister of Women & Child Development, for five year.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (02.04.2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved appointment of Ms. Singh to the post for a period of five years with effect from the date of assumption of charge of the post or on a co-terminus basis with the Minister, or till she ceases to function as Private Secretary to the Minister or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

He will assume charge of the post at Deputy Secretary level.

Bihar IPS officer Shalin set for central deputation

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Senior IPS officer Shalin (IPS:2001:BH), presently in the cadre and serving as IG, ATS, Bihar Police, with additional charge of IG, Security, Bihar, has been recommended for central deputation by the Ministry of Home Affairs. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (01.04.2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of MHA for waiving of the cooling-off period, granted in relaxation of the IPS Tenure Policy.

IPS Rajiv Ranjan Bhagat gets 2 yrs extension as IG in SPG

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The deputation tenure of Rajiv Ranjan Bhagat (IPS:1998:GJ) as Inspector General (IG) in the Special Protection Group (SPG) has been extended for a period of two years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (01.04.2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of Office of Secretary (Security), Cabinet Secretariat to extend the deputation tenure of Mr Bhagat for a period of two years beyond 20.05.2025.

Bhagat was initially appointed as IG in SPG in February 2019 for a two-year term and has since received multiple extensions.

H Shankar appointed MD of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited

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H Shankar, currently serving as Director (Technical) in the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), has been appointed as the company’s Managing Director. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (01.04.2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas to appoint Mr Shankar to the post till the date of his superannuation, i.e. March 31, 2029, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Notably, the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) conducted interviews on January 31, 2025, with seven candidates before recommending Shankar’s name to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet for the position.

Also Read: H Shankar selected for appointment as MD, CPCL

Dr. Anitha Thampi appointed CMD of HLL Lifecare Limited

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Dr. Anitha Thampi, currently serving as Director (Technical& Operations), HLL Lifecare Limited (HLL), has been appointed to the post of Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), HLL Lifecare Limited. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (01.04.2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to appoint Ms. Thampi to the post from the date of her assumption of charge of the post till the date of her superannuation i.e. May 31, 2028, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Notably, the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) conducted interviews on December 30, 2024, with 12 candidates before recommending Thampi’s name to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet for the position.

Also Read: Dr Anitha Thampi selected as CMD of HLL Lifecare Limited

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