IAS officer Bakki Karthikeyan (IAS:2012:MP) has been appointed as Private Secretary to G Krishna Reddy, Minister for Coal & Mines for five years. His appointment is specifically pertains to Ministry of Mines.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (06.08.2024), the competent authority has approved the appointment of Mr. Karthikeyan to the post for five years with effect from the date of assumption of charge of the post or on co-terminus basis or till he ceases to function as Private Secretary to the Minister or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
