Raghvendra Kumar Singh (IAS:1997:MP) has assumed the role of Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav, following an official order issued on December 15. According to the government directive, Mr. Singh will take over from Manish Rastogi (IAS: 1994: MP), who previously served as the Principal Secretary to former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Prior to his current appointment, Mr. Singh held the position of Principal Secretary in the Mining Department.
Bihar: 2021 batch 10 IAS officers get posting orders
The Bihar government on December 9 issued posting orders for 10 IAS officers from the 2021 batch. All appointed officers are slated to serve in their respective positions until further orders.
They are;
- Subham Kumar has been posted as SDO, Badh, Patna.
- Praveen Kumar has been posted as SDO of Hilsa, Nalanda.
- Anil Basak has been posted as SDO of Vikramganj, Rohtas.
- Nisa has been posted as SDO, Sikrahna, East Champaran.
- Shailja Pandey has been given the charge of SDO, Forbesganj, Araria.
- Shivakshi Dixit has been appointed as SDO, Raxual, East Champaran.
- Apurva Tripathi has been appointed as SDO, Mahua, Vaishali.
- Surya Pratap Singh has been appointed as SDO, Dehri-On-Sone, Rohtas.
- Sara Ashraf has been posted as SDO, Sherghati, Gaya.
- Akash Chaudhary has been appointed as SDO, Rosera, Samastipur.
Sidh Kumar appointed as Director, Dr. Ambedkar Foundation (OAF), New Delhi
Sidh Kumar (ITS:1998) has been appointed as Director at Dr. Ambedkar Foundation (OAF), New Delhi, at the Director level under the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment. This lateral shift has been approved for a period extending up to 03.05.2027, encompassing a combined tenure of 7 years, including both CSS and Non-CSS deputations. This appointment is effective from the date of assuming charge of the position or until further orders, whichever occurs earlier.
Consequently, his previous assignment as Joint Secretary (Director level) at the Central Information Commission (CIC) under the Central Staffing Scheme has been curtailed.
Neha Nautiyal appointed as Deputy Secretary in DMEO, NITI Aayog
Neha Nautiyal (IRS-IT:2012), endorsed for central deputation by the Department of Revenue, has been chosen for the position of Deputy Secretary in the DMEO, NITI Aayog, Delhi. As per an order released by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Friday (15.12.2023), the central government has approved Ms. Nautiyal’s appointment to the role for a four-year term. This period is calculated from the date of assuming charge of the post or until further orders, whichever transpires earlier.
Rajasthan: Three IAS officials get posting in CMO, T Ravikanth is Personal Secretary to CM
Following Bhajanlal Sharma’s assumption of the Chief Minister’s office in Rajasthan, a prompt administrative restructuring unfolded on Friday within the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). Designated as a temporary arrangement, the administration appointed T Ravikanth (IAS:1998:RJ) as the Principal Secretary (PS) to the Chief Minister, succeeding Kuldeep Ranka (IAS:1998:RJ), the former PS to ex-Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. Additionally, Ms. Anandhi (IAS:2007:RJ) assumed the role of Secretary to the Chief Minister, while Dr. Saumya Jha (IAS:2017:RJ) was appointed as Joint Secretary to the Chief Minister.
Prior to these crucial appointments, Ravikanth held the position of Principal Secretary (Medical Education), Anandhi served as the IT and Communication Secretary, and Jha functioned as the CEO of Rajasthan Rural Livelihood Development Council.
Despite their new responsibilities, all three officers will retain their current positions, concurrently managing the additional charge.
Telangana: V Sheshadri named Principal Secretary, Shahnawaz Qasim takes role as Secretary in Chief Minister’s Office
The Chief Minister of Telangana, A Revanth Reddy, has appointed V Sheshadri (IAS:1999:TG) as the Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, and B Shivadhar Reddy (IPS: 1994: TG) as the intelligence chief. Meanwhile, IPS officer Shahnawaz Qasim (IPS:2003:TG) has been assigned the role of Secretary to the Chief Minister.
Sheshadri, a seasoned IAS officer, has previously served as the Joint Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and as the Secretary in the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). His responsibilities included overseeing revenue matters. In the cadre state, he has held key positions such as Commissioner of the Registration and Stamps Department, as well as serving as Joint Collector and Collector of United Ranga Reddy District.
On the other hand, Shahnawaz Qasim is currently fulfilling the role of Inspector General of Police (Multi Zone-II) in Hyderabad.
Suresh Kumar Chikkala appointed as Director, Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai
Suresh Kumar Chikkala (IOFS:2009) has been appointed to the post of Director, Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai under the Ministry of Culture, for three years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (13.12.2023), the competent authority has approved the appointment of Mr Chikkala for three years from the date of taking over the charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Manobendra Ghoshal appointed as CMD, MSTC Limited
Manobendra Ghoshal, Executive Director (ED), RITES Limited, has been appointed as Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) in MSTC Limited. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (12.12.2023), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Steel to appoint Mr. Ghoshal to the post till the date of his superannuation i.e. 31.03.2028 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Centre appoints One DIG and Four SPs in CBI
Senior IPS officer Jitendra Singh Meena (IPS:2007:CH) has been appointed to the role of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for five years, as per the official order from the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
Besides him, four Superintendents of Police (SPs) have been appointed in the federal probe agency, according to the order issued by the personnel ministry. IPS officers Vinayak Varma (IPS:2013:MP), Achal Tyagi (IPS:2015:GJ), and Praveen Kumar (IPS:2016:GJ) have been named as SPs, each with a tenure of five years.
Additionally, Gaurav Mittal (IRS-C&IT:2012), an officer from the Indian Revenue Service, has been appointed as an SP for a four-year term, as specified in the order.
Parag Aggarwal laterally shifted to CVC as Director
Parag Aggarwal (ITS:1998), currently serving as the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of IRCTC, has been laterally shifted to the position of Director in the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) issued an order on Tuesday, 12th December 2022, confirming that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has endorsed the recommendation of the Civil Services Board for the lateral shift of Mr. Aggarwal. The lateral shift is effective for a period up to 30th September 2027 or until further orders, whichever comes earlier.
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