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IAS officer Rinku Dugga compulsorily retired !

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LO Bureau
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IAS officer Rinku Dugga (IAS:1994:AGMUT), who, along with her IAS husband Sanjeev Khirwar (IAS:1994:AGMUT), faced controversy for clearing Delhi’s Thyagraj Stadium for a leisurely walk for their dog, has been compulsorily retired by the government, as reported. The incident had drawn significant public criticism in May 2022 when it was revealed that the couple had ordered athletes practicing at the stadium to vacate to accommodate their dog’s stroll.

Following the public outrage in May 2022, Dugga was transferred to Arunachal Pradesh, where she served as Principal Secretary for Indigenous Affairs. Meanwhile, her husband, Sanjeev Khirwar, whose name was also linked to the controversy, was posted in Ladakh.

According to reports, the decision to compulsorily retire IAS officer Rinku Dugga was based on her overall performance record. This action was taken under Fundamental Rules (FR) 56(j) and Rule 48 of the Central Civil Services (CCS) Pension Rules of 1972. Such a move can be made by the government if it deems the removal of an IAS officer to be in the public interest.

Bihar: 9 IAS officers shifted, 6 Districts welcome new Collector and District Magistrate appointments

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LO Bureau
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The Bihar government on Tuesday (26.09.2023) took a significant step to revamp the state’s administrative framework by issuing transfer and posting orders for nine IAS officers. Among these changes, five Collector and District Magistrate positions underwent alterations, with three officers being reassigned to different districts and three fresh faces assuming the roles of Collector and District Magistrate. This restructuring effort resulted in six districts having new appointees in the positions of Collector and District Magistrate.

The names of the officers and their postings are as follows:

  1. Avanish Kumar Singh (IAS:2010:BH), Collector and District Magistrate, Jamui, has been transferred and posted as Collector and District Magistrate, Munger.
  2. Pankaj Kumar (IAS:2010:BH), Director, Primary Education, Patna, has been transferred and posted as Collector and District Magistrate, Sheohar.
  3. Rakesh Kumar (IAS:2010:BH), Joint Secretary, CM Secretariat, Patna, has been transferred and posted as Collector and District Magistrate, Jamui.
  4. Mithilesh Mishra (IAS:2011:BH), Director, Mid Day Meal, Patna, has been transferred and posted as Director, Primary Education, Patna.
  5. Naveen Kumar (IAS:2011:BH), Collector and District Magistrate, Munger, has been transferred and posted as Collector and District Magistrate, Rohtas, Sasaram.
  6. Shrikant Shashtri (IAS:2012:BH), Collector and District Magistrate, Kishanganj, has been transferred and posted as Collector and District Magistrate, Aurangabad.
  7. Dharmendra Kumar (IAS:2013:BH), Collector and District Magistrate, Rohtas, Sasaram, has been transferred and posted as Additional Secretary, Urban Development and Housing Department.
  8. Suharsh Bhagat (IAS:2015:BH), Collector and District Magistrate, Aurangabad, has been transferred and posted as Additional Executive Director, State Health Board, Patna.
  9. Tushar Singla (IAS:2015:BH), Joint Secretary, Finance Department with additional charge of Chief General Manager, Bihar Development Mission, Patna, has been transferred and posted as Collector and District Magistrate, Kishanganj.

Anurag Jain, Secretary of Transport, and Anil Agarwal, Former DPIIT Secretary, appointed as members in ONDC Council

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LO Bureau
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In a significant development, the Central Government has appointed prominent administrators to serve on the advisory committee of the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). This esteemed group of advisors includes Anurag Jain (IAS:1989:MP), the Secretary of Road, Transport, and Highways, and Anil Agarwal (Retd.IAS:1988:UP), former Additional Secretary in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

With these latest appointments, the ONDC council now boasts a total of 13 accomplished members, aligning with the government’s steadfast commitment to drive the widespread adoption of ONDC. Established in 2021, ONDC is dedicated to promoting the extensive utilization of an open network for digital commerce. The council features renowned technology experts hailing from various sectors, all working collaboratively to provide strategic guidance and insights aimed at advancing the ONDC initiative.

Notable figures within the ONDC council include luminaries such as Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of Infosys; RS Sharma, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Authority; Adil Zainulbhai, Chairman of the Capacity Building Commission; Anjali Bansal, Founder of Avaana Capital; Sanjiv, Joint Secretary at DPIIT; and Arvind Gupta, Co-Founder of the Digital India Foundation.

ONDC’s overarching goal is to establish an open and inclusive platform that encompasses small retailers, empowering them to expand their businesses through the e-commerce medium. This initiative also seeks to promote healthy competition by reducing the dominance of major industry players.

The ONDC platform operates as a non-profit organization and is dedicated to offering increased choice to sellers, logistics providers, and payment gateway operators. It adheres to key standards that aim to enhance the platform’s functionality and accessibility, ultimately fostering innovation and growth within the digital commerce ecosystem.

REC Limited and PNB partner to finance Rs. 55,000 crores in Power and Infrastructure Projects

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LO Bureau
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REC Limited has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Punjab National Bank (PNB) to jointly explore potential funding opportunities in the Power Sector and Infrastructure & Logistics Sector through a consortium arrangement. Under this collaboration, REC and PNB will work together to co-finance projects amounting to Rs. 55,000 crores over the next three years.

Executive Director (Infra & Logistics), REC, T.S.C Bosh, and CGM (Corporate Credit Division), PNB, Rajeeva signed the MoU in Gurugram today, September 26, 2023, in the presence of Director Finance, REC, Ajoy Choudhary; Director (Projects), REC, V K Singh and other senior officials from REC and PNB.

REC Limited, established in 1969, plays a vital role in providing long-term loans and financial solutions for various segments of the Power sector, including Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Renewable Energy, and emerging technologies like Electric Vehicles, Battery Storage, and Green Hydrogen. In addition to its focus on the Power sector, REC has also diversified into the Non-Power Infrastructure sector, covering areas such as Roads & Expressways, Metro Rail, Airports, IT Communication, Social & Commercial Infrastructure (Educational Institutions, Hospitals), Ports, and Electro-Mechanical (E&M) works in sectors like Steel and Refinery. REC’s loan book currently stands at over Rs. 4,54,393 Crore, reflecting its substantial contributions to these critical sectors.

Gujarat: Reshuffle in states’ bureaucracy, Manish Bhardwaj relieved for central deputation

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LO Bureau
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The Gujarat government has relieved senior IAS officer Manish Bhardwaj from the responsibilities he was handling in the state for his central deputation. Additionally, the state government has reassigned Mr. Bhardwaj’s duties to C V Som. Furthermore, the government has issued transfer orders for two other IAS officers.

Manish Bhardwaj (IAS:1997:GJ), who held the position of Principal Secretary in the Narmada (Narmada), Water Resources, Water Supply, and Kalpsar Department, Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar, has been transferred. His services have been made available to the Government of India for appointment as Deputy Director General (DDG) at the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), a body under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology.

C V Som (IAS:1990:GJ), Additional Chief Secretary of the Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply & Kalpsar Department, Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar, will take on the additional role of Principal Secretary in the same department.

Anupam Anand (IAS:2000:GJ), Commissioner of Labour in Gandhinagar, will hold the additional charge of CEO of the Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMAA) in Gandhinagar.

Praveen Chaudhary (IAS:2014:GJ), the Deputy Municipal Commissioner of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Ahmedabad, has been transferred and appointed as the Collector in Anand. This move relieves RS Desai (GAS) of his additional responsibilities for the post.

M Rajeshwar Rao gets one year extension as Deputy Governor of RBI

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LO Bureau
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The Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), M. Rajeshwar Rao, has been granted a one-year extension, effective from October 10, 2023. This extension was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, as indicated in an official order released by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday, September 25, 2023. Mr. Rao’s re-appointment to the position will be in effect from October 9, 2023, or until further orders, whichever event transpires earlier.

Mr. Rao assumed the position of Deputy Governor at the Reserve Bank of India in October 2020, initially serving for a three-year term. During this tenure, he held the significant responsibility of overseeing financial regulation within the organization. Preceding his appointment as Deputy Governor, Mr. Rao had a distinguished career within the RBI, having been appointed as the Executive Director on November 7, 2016. Prior to his role as Executive Director, he held the position of Chief General Manager within the Financial Markets Operations Department.

UP: 17 PCS officers elevated to IAS

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LO Bureau
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The Government of India on Tuesday (26.09.2023) took the decision to appoint 17 State Civil Service officers from Uttar Pradesh to the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS). This significant development was communicated through an official directive released by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).

These appointments have been made in alignment with the determined vacancies, which were collectively decided upon by the Government of India and the state government for the Select List of 2022. The appointed officers will serve their probationary period until further instructions are provided and will be allocated to the Uttar Pradesh Cadre as part of their administrative responsibilities within the IAS.

They are;

  1. Shree Prakash Gupta
  2. Priti Jaiswal
  3. Santosh Kumar Vaishya
  4. Dharmendra Singh
  5. Anand Kumar Shukla
  6. Arvind Kumar Mishra
  7. Vijay Kumar
  8. Avneesh Saxena
  9. Ritu Suhas
  10. Rajesh Kumar
  11. Shatrohan Vaishya
  12. Vinod Kumar
  13. Ravindra Kumar
  14. Himanshu Gautam
  15. Mukesh Chandra
  16. Umakant Tripathi
  17. Narendra Singh

Manoj Tripathi appointed Chairman of BBMB

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LO Bureau
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Manoj Tripathi, who currently serves as the Chief Engineer in charge of monitoring under-construction hydroelectric projects (HEPs) within the Central Electricity Authority, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) for a tenure spanning three years.

Previously, Nand Lal Sharma, the Chairman and Managing Director of Satluj Jal Vidhyut Nigam Ltd., had been handling the additional responsibility of BBMB Chairman. This interim arrangement was necessitated following the retirement of BBMB Chairman Sanjay Srivastva on July 1.

It is noteworthy that the crucial positions of Member Power and Member Irrigation have remained vacant for more than two years. It is imperative that these positions be expeditiously filled from candidates originating from Punjab and Haryana, in accordance with a time-bound process.

Chandigarh: Hari Kallikkat assigned new charges easing responsibilities for Nitin Yadav

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LO Bureau
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In light of Hari Kallikkat’s (IAS:2018:AGMUT) assumption of duties within the Chandigarh Administration, the following portfolio responsibilities have been allocated to him, relieving Nitin Kumar Yadav (IAS:2000:HY), of these responsibilities:

  1. Secretary, Food & Supplies and Consumer Affairs and Legal Metrology
  2. Secretary, Culture
  3. Secretary, Labour & Employment
  4. Secretary, Public Relation
  5. Secretary, Printing & Stationery
  6. Secretary, Sports
  7. Secretary, Cooperation
  8. Secretary, Agriculture
  9. Secretary, Animal Husbandry & Fisheries

Hari Kallikkat will now be responsible for overseeing and managing these key departments and their associated functions within the Chandigarh Administration, while Nitin Kumar Yadav will be relieved of his duties related to these portfolios. This reshuffling of responsibilities aims to optimize administrative efficiency and aligns with the administrative requirements of the Chandigarh.

Mayur Murlidhar Shindekar appointed as Deputy Secretary, DPIIT (TSU)

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LO Bureau
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Mr. Mayur Murlidhar Shindekar (CES-Roads:2010), who was recommended for central deputation by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, has been chosen for the position of Deputy Secretary within the Department of Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (TSU) in Delhi. His appointment is valid until the 31st of March 2025, as outlined in an official directive issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday, the 26th of September 2023.

Mr. Shindekar’s appointment is governed by the central staffing scheme, with a tenure extending up to the 31st of March 2025 or as long as the TSU remains operational, with the possibility of further extension up to the permissible tenure, or until subsequent instructions are issued, whichever of these scenarios occurs earlier.

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