VL Kantha Rao (IAS:1992:MP), currently serving as Secretary, Ministry of Mines, has been given additional charge of the post of Secretary, Ministry of Coal. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Sunday (01.09.2024), the competent authority has approved assignment of additional charge of post to Mr. Rao with immediate effect and till appointment of a regular incumbent or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
The post of Coal Secretary became vacant on August 30 when incumbent Amrit Lal Meena (IAS:1989:BH) was repatriated to his parent cadre of Bihar and subsequently appointed as Chief Secretary.
