Major Reshuffle: Three IAS officers assigned key roles in Prime Minister’s Office

In a major development, three IAS officers have been assigned key positions in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, on Thursday, approved the proposal for their appointments.

They are;

1. Subhasish Panda (IAS:1997:HP) has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Prime Minister’s Office, on lateral shift basis for balance period of his deputation tenure up to 02.01.2027, or until further orders whichever is earlier. Presently, he is posted as Vice Chairman of Delhi Development Authority (DDA) since January 2023.
2. Reghu G (IAS:2011:OR), presently serving as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, has been shifted to PMO as Deputy Secretary. His deputation will last until August 2028.
3. Chandra Mohan Thakur (IAS:2012:MP) has also been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the PMO for a four-year tenure from date of assumption of charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Presently, he is serving in the cadre as MD, MP Building Development Corporation, Bhopal & & Ex-officio Deputy Secretary, MP Environment Department.