Meghalaya govt engages retired IAS officers for key assignments

The Meghalaya government has designated four retired IAS officers to key roles within various councils, corporations, boards, authorities, and agencies under the Planning, Investment Promotion, and Sustainable Development Department.

They are;

1. Prashant Naik (Retd IAS) has been appointed as the Senior Advisor for Sustainable Mobility within the Meghalaya Integrated Transport Project (MIPT), with re-employment approved until 25.05.2024.
2. Hector Marwein (Retd. IAS), the former Additional Chief Secretary, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Meghalaya Sustainable Development Council. His re-employment is sanctioned until 18.02.2026.
3. Ram Mohan Mishra (Retd. IAS) has assumed the role of Executive Chairman of the Meghalaya State Investment Promotion Board, with re-employment granted until 30.06.2026.
4. P Kharkongor (Retd. IAS) has been appointed as the Senior Advisor for Agro-Logistics under MITP, with re-employment approved until 30.06.2024.

Those retired officials who are already re-employed and those slated for engagement by the State government are entitled to a monthly emolument equal to the Last Pay Drawn minus the Pension received as of the date of retirement. Additionally, they will receive other perks as approved by the Department, facilitating them in discharging their official duties effectively.