IRS officer Alkesh Uttam appointed as OSD to MoS Pankaj Chaudhary

Alkesh Uttam (IRS-IT:2013) has been designated as the Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Pankaj Chaudhary, Minister of State for Finance. As confirmed by an order released by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Friday, dated September 16, 2023, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has granted approval for Mr. Uttam’s appointment to the Deputy Secretary level. This appointment will be effective from the date he assumes office and will be on a co-terminus basis with the Minister. It will continue until Mr. Uttam no longer serves as OSD to the Minister or until further orders are issued, depending on whichever event transpires earlier.