Senior IAS officer Vivek Aggarwal (IAS:1994:MP), presently serving as Secretary, Ministry of Culture, has been given the additional charge of Secretary, Ministry of Tourism. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (November 26, 2025), the competent authority approved the assignment of additional charge to Aggarwal with immediate effect, and till the joining of Srivatsa Krishna (IAS:1994:KN) or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Notably, on November 20, the government had appointed senior IAS officer Srivatsa Krishna (IAS:1994:KN) as Secretary, Ministry of Tourism. He was expected to take charge after the retirement of the incumbent, V Vidyavathi (IAS:1991:KN), who is scheduled to superannuate on November 30, 2025.
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