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Bhawani Singh Meena – IAS (MH: 1975) Special Secretary & Financial Advisor equivalent Secretary click here for more..

The choice has narrowed down. Mr. Aloke Nigam – IAS (HY: 1986) is likely to be next Joint Secretary Financial Services, Click here for more..

Ashok Kumar Sharma – IFS 1981 is certain to get the posting for the post of Senior Directing Staff (Foreign Services) National Defence College.Click here for more..

Dinesh Kumar Jain – IAS (MH: 1983) Joint Secretary Ministry of Panchayat Raj is not getting lateral transfer to Department of Heavy Industries.Click here for more..

Ms Kavita Pandey – IRS (IT 1990) Director Ministry of Information & Broadcasting is not getting lateral shift. Click here for more

Ms. Nirupama Kotru – IRS 1992 may join as Director Ministry of Corporate Affairs Click here for more

With Amardeep S. Bhatia – IAS (NL: 1993) proceeding on a long term Click here for more

Having assumed charge since May 12, 2009 Hari Shankar Brahma – IAS (AP: 1975) as Secretary Ministry of Power may move away from Ministry of Power soon and in expected to be given some key assignment. It may be recalled that Mr. Brahma has stepped into the shoes of Mr. Sampath who was earlier Secretary Ministry of Power and then moved as the new Election Commissioner.

With Mr. Siddhartha Behura – IAS (UP: 1973) who is superannuating on last day of September 2009 ,the race has hot for the post of Secretary Telecom. Mr. P J Thomas IAS (KL: 1973) Secretary Parliamentary Affairs who is superannuating in Jan 2011 may be dark horse for this coveted post.

Winds of change blow in Petroleum ministry as Pandey may move to Defence

What is cooking in the Petroleum Ministry? There is nip in the air and if grapevine are to be believed then Mr R S Pandey (IAS-72 NL) may soon bid adieu to the Petroleum sector and shift to the South...... for more visit http://www.powerbuzz.in

Three time lucky Raghu Menon, new Secretary I&B

Three times lucky is what can be defined for Mr Raghu Menon, former CMD of Air India who has just been appointed as the new Secretary of ...... for more visit http://www.powerbuzz.in

Riddle solved, Sunil Kumar finally gets three month extension

The faux pas has been undone. Sunil Kumar, IAS (CG, 79), Joint Secretary, Higher Education, M/o HRD who was being considered by the Govt for grant of extension in his present assignment has finally...... for more visit http://www.powerbuzz.in

Twice unlucky, Pradhan again fails to get posting in Health Ministry

Remember Mr P K Pradhan who was also strongly tipped to become the Additional secretary in the Ministry of Health. But his name has also not been cleared by the PMO. This is the second time his ...... for more visit http://www.powerbuzz.in

A B Prasad fails to land in National Disaster management

He was strongly tipped to join the Department of National Disaster Management in Ministry of Home Affairs, but the name of. Mr. A. B. Prasad – IAS (BH: 1976 has also been rejected by the...... for more visit http://www.powerbuzz.in

Files not cleared for Rakesh Singh posting in Ministry of IT

The Cabinet Committee on Appointment has rejected the high profile posting relates to Mr Rakesh Singh IAS (PB: 1978) who was expected to join as ...... for more visit http://www.powerbuzz.in

AK Surolia gets three years extension as IG, BSF Jammu

Posted since October 2007, A K Surolia ( IPS GJ1985) presently serving as IG, Border Security Force has been ...... for more visit http://www.powerbuzz.in

Three month extension to Umesh Kumar as IG, CISF

But on the other hand, Umesh Kumar IPS AM 84 presently serving as IG, CISF at South Sector Chennai since...... for more visit http://www.powerbuzz.in

Ms. Nandita Chatterjee may become DDG, CAPART

Ms. Nandita Chatterjee (WB, 1980) is tipped to be in consideration for appointment as Deputy Director General, Council for Advancement of People’s Action and Rural Technology (CAPART), Department of Rural Development.

Ms. Renuka Kumar appointed J. S., Corporate Affairs

Ms. Renuka Kumar, IAS (UP, 1987) has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in place of Mr. Jitesh Khosla, IAS (AM, 1979). Mr. Khosla was given three months extension following the completion of tenure on 20th January, 2009.

Mr. A. M. Prasad appointed J. S., Health & Family Welfare

Mr. Amit Mohan Prasad, IAS (UP, 1989), Director in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The post was held earlier by Mr. Pravir Krishna, IAS (MP, 1987).

Mr. Devesh Chaturvedi to become Additional D. G., Tourism

Mr. Devesh Chaturvedi, IAS (UP, 1989), Director in the Ministry of Tourism has been appointed Additional D. G., Tourism in the office of D. G. Tourism, Ministry of Tourism. The earlier incumbent to the post, Mr. Sanjay Kothari, IAS (HY, 1978) has become Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism.

Mr. Pravin Srivastava to become Additional DG, ASI

Mr. Pravin Srivastava, IAS (MT, 1980) has been appointed Additional Director General in the Archeological Survey of India (ASI), Ministry of Culture. Mr. Vijay Shankar Madan, IAS (UT, 1981), who was serving as Additional Director General in the Archeological Survey of India (ASI), Ministry of Culture was shifted as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Culture in December, 2008.

Mr. Amit Jha to join NDMA

Mr. Amit Jha, IAS (HY, 1987), Director, Department of Agriculture & Cooperation in the Ministry of Agriculture has been appointed Joint Secretary in the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Mr. C. Viswanath appointed J. S., Food & Public Distribution

Mr. Chirravuri Viswanath, IAS (AP, 1981), Resident Commissioner of Andhra Pradesh Bhawan has been appointed Joint Secretary in the Department of Food and Public Distribution. The post was created in December, 2008.

Empanelment of IDAS officers of 1985 batch

According to sources, nine officers of Indian Defence Accounts Service of 1985 batch; Kum. Gurjot K. Sondhe, Marella Anjaneyulu, M. A. Lincoln, Nawal Kishore, Navneet Verma, G. D. Pungle, Alok Chaturvedi, D. C. S. Negi and R. K. Choudhary were reviewed by the CSB for empanelment in the level of Joint Secretary in the Government of India and amongst them the names of Marella Anjaneyulu, Navneet Verma and G. D. Pungle has been recommended for empanelment.

Mr. R. R. Pandey may be shifted to Ministry of Finance

The buzz is that Mr. Ritvik Ranjanam Pandey, IAS (KN, 1998), Secretary in the Election Commission of India may be shifted as Director in the 13th Finance Commission in the Ministry of Finance.

Mr. A. P. Pathak may become Director, Revenue

The name of Mr. Ajay Prakash Pathak, C. Eng. S (Roads) is believed to have been finalised for appointment as Director in the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance. The post was held earlier by Mr. M. D. Sinha, IFS (HY, 1989)

Appointment of J. S. (Police), Ministry of Home Affairs

According to sources, the name of Mr. Ashok Lavasa, IAS (HY, 1980) is doing rounds for appointment as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs. Mr. Lavasa may be appointed as Joint Secretary (Police) in the Ministry of Home Affairs in place of Mr. Mr. Virendra Narayan Gaur, IAS (NL, 1978). Mr., Gaur who was empanelled in the level of Additional Secretary in the GOI, has been appointed as the CEO, Food & Safety Standard Authority in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Will Mr. Lavasa be given the responsibility of Joint Secretary (Police) or will get some other assignment in the Ministry of Home? Why not the Government appoint an IPS officer on this post, so that the incumbent brings with him/ her better understanding of the subject and ensure better handing of the issues related with it? For records, the Ministry of Home Affairs has only two IPS officers; Mr. Raman Srivastava, IPS (KL, 1973), Special Secretary (Internal Security) and Dr. Kashmir Singh, IPS (UP, 1978), Joint Secretary, Naxalite Ma agement Division serving at senior position.

Mr. Alok Sinha-II to become J. S., Civil Aviation?

Will Mr. Alok Sinha-II, IAS (UP, 1987) be appointed Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation in place of Mr. K. N. Srivastava, IAS (KN, 1978), who has been appointed as Director General of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ministry of Culture? It is tipped that the name of Mr. Sinha has been approved by the Ministry. On the earlier occasions the panel has been scrapped.

Is Ms. Renuka Kumar joining GOI?

Is Ms. Renuka Kumar, IAS (UP, 1987) joining her next assignment in the Government of India on deputation? According to sources, her name has been approved by the Minister of Corporate Affairs for appointment as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in place of Mr. Jitesh Khosla, IAS (AM, 1979). Mr. Khosla, whose tenure ended on 20th January, 2009 is serving on extended tenure of three months.

Empanelment of IAS officers of 1979 batch

The empanelment of IAS officers on 1979 batch in the level of Additional Secretary or equivalent is not going to take place soon. According to sources, this time only thirty seven officers are going to be empanelled as Additional Secretary in GOI.

Empanelment of IDAS officers of 1986 batch

According to sources, seven officers of Indian Defence Accounts Service of 1986 batch; Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Mr. Avinash Dikshit, Ms. Anuradha Prasad, Mr. Rakesh Sehgal, Ms. Rasika Chaube, Mr. R. N. Das and Mr. S. P. N. Singh were reviewed by the CSB for empanelment in the level of Joint Secretary in the Government of India and amongst them the names of Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Mr. Avinash Dikshit, Ms. Anuradha Prasad, Mr. Rakesh Sehgal and Ms. Rasika Chaube has been recommended for empanelment.

Empanelment of IA&AS officers in the level of J. S.

According to sources, nine officers of Indian Audit and Accounts Service; Mr. T. K. Sanyal (1975), Mr. S. B. Pillay (1977), Mr. S. K. Mishra (1977), Mr. B. R. Khairnar (1977), Mr. Shankar Narayan (1978), Ms. Usha Sankar (1979), Mr. R. P. Singh (1979), Mr. A. K. Singh (1979) and Mr. B. Mazumdar were reviewed by the CSB for empanelment in the level of Joint Secretary in the Government of India and amongst them the names of Mr. T. K. Sanyal (1975) and Mr. R. P. Singh has been recommended for empanelment.

Appointment of CMD, National ST Finance & Dev. Corp.

The post of Chairman and Managing Director, National ST Finance and Development Corporation held earlier by Ms. S. Bhawani, Indian Economic Service (1975) is lying vacant following her premature reversion to her parent department in December, 2008. Who will be appointed on this post? On earlier occasions, the panel has been scrapped.

Mr. Onkar Nil may join Social Justice and Empowerment

The post of Secretary, National Commission for Safai Karmacharis, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment held earlier by Mr. Devinder Pal Singh, IAS (UP, 1980) has fallen vacant on his appointment as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Earth Sciences in the month of December, 2008. According to sources, the name of Mr. Onkar Nath Nil, IA&AS (1984) is being considered for appointment on this post.

Mr. C. Viswanath may become J. S., Food & Public Distribution

A new post of Joint Secretary was created in the Department of Food and Public Distribution in December, 2008. According to sources, Mr. Chirravuri Viswanath, IAS (AP, 1981), Resident Commissioner of Andhra Pradesh Bhawan at New Delhi is likely to be appointed on this post.

Mr. Savitur Prasad gets extension

Mr. Savitur Prasad, IDAS (1983), Joint Secretary in the National Commission for Enterprises in the Unorganized Sector (NCEUS) under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has been given extension till 31st March, 2009 or further orders.

1. Mr. Jawaed Usmani, IAS (UP, 1978),
2. Dr. J. M. Phatak, IAS (MH, 1978),
3. Mr. Saurabh Chandra, IAS (UP, 1978),
4. Mr. Alok Ranjan, IAS (UP, 1978),
5. Mr. Gokul Chandra Pati, IAS (OR, 1978),
6. Mr. Arvind Mayaram, IAS (RJ, 1978),
7. Mr. Rakesh Singh, IAS (PB, 1978),
8. Mr. Prem Narain, IAS (UP, 1978),
9. Mr. Anoop Mishra, IAS (UP, 1978),
10. Mr. Sudripto Roy, IAS (HY, 1978),
11. Mr. Sudhir Kumar, IAS (UP, 1978),
12. Mr. Pankaj Agarwal, IAS (UP, 1978),
13. Mr. Rajiv Mehrishi, IAS (RJ, 1978),
14. Mr. R. Parasuram, IAS (MP, 1978),
15. Ms. Stuti Narain Kackar, IAS (UP, 1978),
16. Mr. Sanjay Kothari, IAS (HY, 1978),
17. Mr. Vivek Rae, IAS (UT, 1978),
18. Mr. R. Bhattacharya, IAS (AP, 1978),
19. Mr. Desh Deepak Verma, IAS (UP, 1978),
20. Ms. Lakshmi Venkatachalam, IAS (UP, 1978),
21. Mr. A. K. Mangotra, IAS (MT, 1978),
22. Mr. V. Chhiber, IAS (MT, 1978),
23. Mr. R. S. Sharma, IAS (JH, 1978),
24. Mr. Sudhir Mittal, IAS (PB, 1978),
25. Mr. Arvind Jadhav, IAS (KN, 1978),
26. Mr. Rahul Asthana, IAS (MH, 1978),
27. Mr. R. C. Mishra, IAS (MT, 1978),
28. Mr. K. N. Desiraju, IAS (UL, 1978),
29. Mr. Chaman Kumar, IAS (GJ, 1978),
30. Mr. G. B. Pattanaik, IAS (UP, 1978),
31. Mr. M. F. Farooqui, IAS (TN, 1978),
32. Mr. M. M. Srivastava, IAS (GJ, 1978),
33. Mr. K. N. Srivastava, IAS (KN, 1978),
34. Mr. Ashish Bahuguna, IAS (RJ, 1978),
35. Mr. V. N. Gaur, IAS (NL, 1978),
36. Mr. G. P. Joshi, IAS (GJ, 1978),
37. Mr. V. Rajagopalan, IAS (UP, 1978),
38. Mr. Govindan Nair, IAS (UP, 1978),
39. Mr. R. Chandramohan, IAS (UT, 1978),
40. Mr. Ram Lubhaya, IAS (RJ, 1978),
41. Mr. Serjius Minj, IAS (CG, 1978) and
42. Mr. P. Panneervel, IAS (GJ, 1978).

Mr. A. P. Singh may become Special Director, CBI

Mr. Amar Pratap Singh, IPS (JH, 1974), Additional Director General (ADG), Border Security Force (BSF) may be appointed as Special Director in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Ms. V. Ramachandran appointed A. S., Expenditure

Ms. Vilasini Ramachandran, IAS (GJ, 1977), Additional Secretary & FA, Ministry of Civil Aviation has been appointed as Additional Secretary in the Department of Expenditure. Following the appointment Ms Rita Menon, IAS (UT, 1975) as Secretary in the Ministry of Textiles the post of Additional Secretary in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, held earlier by her fell vacant.

Mr. R. C. Misra appointed AS & FA, IT

Mr. Ramesh Chandra Misra, IAS (OR, 1976), Additional Secretary & FA in the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has been appointed as Additional Secretary & FA in the Department of Information Technology. Mr. Misra will hold the additional charge of Additional Secretary & FA, Information & Broadcasting.

Mr. Saurabh Chandra appointed AS & FA, IPP

Mr. Saurabh Chandra, IAS (UP, 1978) has been appointed as Additional Secretary & FA in the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry in place of Mr. Dileep Raj S. Chaudhary, IAS (MP, 1977). Mr. Chaudhary has been appointed as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Mr. Bharat Bhusan appointed JS & FA, Civil Aviation

Mr. E. K. Bharat Bhusan, IAS (KL, 1979), Joint Secretary & FA in the Department of Information and Technology has been appointed as Joint Secretary & FA in the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

Who will succeed Mr. R. G. Nadadur?

Mr. Raghunandan G. Nadadur, IAS (KN, 1980), Joint secretary in the Department of space will complete his central deputation tenure on 10th February, 2009. According to sources, the Government is looking for an IAS officer for appointment on this post.

Appointment of Director, Expenditure

One post of Director held earlier by Ms. Reema Prakash, IA&AS (1991) had fallen vacant on her premature repatriation to her parent Department in May, 2008. According to sources, an officer with experience of finance is being looked out for appointment on this post.

Empanelment of IDAS officers of 1986 batch

According to sources, seven officers of Indian Defence Accounts Service of 1986 batch were reviewed by the CSB for empanelment in the level of Joint secretary in the Government of India. The officers who were reviewed are;

1. Mr. Sanjeev Kumar,
2. Mr. Avinash Dikshit,
3. Ms. Anuradha Prasad,
4. Mr. Rakesh Sehgal,
5. Ms. Rasika Chaube,
6. Mr. R. N. Das and
7. Mr. S. P. N. Singh

Empanelment of IA&AS officers in the level of J. S.

According to sources, nine officers of Indian Audit and Accounts Service were reviewed by the CSB for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in the Government. The officers who were reviewed were;

1. Mr. T. K. Sanyal (1975),
2. Mr. S. B. Pillay (1977),
3. Mr. S. K. Mishra (1977),
4. Mr. B. R. Khairnar (1977),
5. Mr. Shankar Narayan (1978),
6. Ms. Usha Sankar (1979),
7. Mr. R. P. Singh (1979),
8. Mr. A. K. Singh (1979) and
9. Mr. B. Mazumdar.

Two officers in the race for appointment in Anti-Naxalite Cell

A new post at Director level has been created in the Anti-Naxalite Cell under the Ministry of Home Affairs has been created. The name of Dr. Y. K. Gautam, IPS (AM, 1990) and Mr. Ram Prasad Meena, IPS (AM, 1993) is doing rounds for appointment on this post.

Ms. V. Ramachandran may be appointed A. S., Expenditure

Ms. Vilasini Ramachandran, IAS (GJ, 1977), Additional Secretary & FA, Ministry of Civil Aviation may soon be shifted to other responsibility as Additional Secretary in the Department of Expenditure. Following the appointment Ms Rita Menon, IAS (UT, 1975) as Secretary in the Ministry of Textiles the post of Additional Secretary in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, held earlier by her fell vacant.

Mr. R. C. Mishra to be shifted to IT?

Mr. R. C. Mishra, IAS (MT, 1978), Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Urban Development is belived to be in consideration for being shifted to Department of Information Technology as Additional Secretary. It is also tipped that NMr. Mishra will be given additional charge of Additional Secretary, Information & Broadcasting.

Mr. Saurabh Chandra may become A. S., IPP

According to sources, Mr. Saurabh Chandra, IAS (UP, 1978) may be appointed as Additional Secretary & FA in the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry in place of Mr. Dileep Raj S. Chaudhary, IAS (MP, 1977). Mr. Chaudhary has been appointed as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Mr. Bharat Bhusan may be appointed JS & FA, Civil Aviation

According to sources, Mr. E. K. Bharat Bhusan, IAS (KL, 1979), Joint Secretary & FA in the Department of Information and Technology is likely to shifted as Joint Secretary & FA in the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

Mr. D. R. S. Chaudhary appointed A. S., Home

Mr. Dileep Raj S. Chaudhary, IAS (MP, 1977), Additional Secretary & FA in the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry has been appointed as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Mr. Ajay Mittal may be appointed J. S., Civil Aviation

It is tipped that Mr. Ajay Mittal Mittal, IAS (HP, 1982) may be appointed as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation in place of Mr. K. N. Srivastava, IAS (KN, 1978) who has been appointed as next Director General of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ministry of Culture.

Mr. V. K. Shukla may be appointed Member (Service), Telecom Commission

Mr. V. K. Shukla is tipped to be in consideration for appointment as Member (Service), Telecom Commission.

Anita Soni may be appointed Director (Finance), BSNL

The name of Anita Soni is believed to have been recommended for appointment as Director (Finance), Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL).

Mr. Alok Sinha-II may join GOI

The name of Mr. Alok Sinha-II, IAS (UP, 1986) is said to be in consideration for some assignment in the Central Government and if appointed he may join GOI soon.

Mr. Madhav Chandra appointed High Commissioner to Republic of Botswana

Mr. Madhav Chandra, at present serving as Minister in High Commission of India, London, has been appointed as the India’s next High Commissioner to the Republic of Botswana in succession to Mr. V. N. Hade.

Mr. Pavan Kumar Varma appointed Ambassador to Bhutan

Mr. Pavan Kumar Verma, Director General of Indian Council for Cultural Relations, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Bhutan in succession to Mr. Sudhir Vyas.

Mr. V. K. Shukla may be appointed Member (Service), Telecom Commission

Mr. V. K. Shukla is tipped to be in consideration for appointment as Member (Service), Telecom Commission.

Anita Soni may be appointed Director (Finance), BSNL

The name of Anita Soni is believed to have been recommended for appointment as Director (Finance), Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL).

Four IPS officers of 1975 batch empanelled as ADG

Four IPS officers of 1975 batch have been empanelled in the rank of Additional Director General or equivalent in the Government of India. The officers who have been empanelled are;

1. Mr. Anil Kaushik, IPS (PB, 1975),
2. Mr. Vikram Chandra Goel, IPS (UP, 1975),
3. Mr. Vibhuti Narain Rai, IPS (UP, 1975) and
4. Mr. Bidhan Chandra Nayak, IPS (UP, 1975).

Empanelment of IPS officers of 1976 batch

The empanelment of Indian Police Service officers of 1976 batch in the level of Additional Director General or equivalent in the Government of India has taken place. The twenty seven officers who have empanelled are;

1. Subhash Joshi, Uttarakhand,
2. Ashok Kumar Bhan, JK,
3. Praveen Mahendru, Chattisgarh,
4. Bharat Vir Wanchoo, West Bengal,
5. K. N. Sharma, Gujrat,
6. Jyoti Swarup Pandey, Uttarakhand,
7. Mahavir Singh Bali, Uttar Pradesh,
8. M. M. Praharaj, Orissa,
9. D. Shivanandan, Maharashtra,
10. V. Rajagopal, UT,
11. Renuka Muttoo, Uttarakhand,
12. Satyavrat Bansal, Uttarakhand,
13. S. K. Upadhyay, Tamil Nadu,
14. D. V. Guruprasad, Karnataka.
15. Shitla Prasad Srivastava, Uttar Pradesh,
16. Naparajit Mukherjee, West Bengal,
17. Neeraj Kumar, UT,
18. Balwinder Singh, Andhra Pradesh,
19. Manjari Jaruhar, Jharkhand,
20. Atul, Uttar Pradesh,
21. Udyan Parmar, Uttar Pradesh,
22. Yashovardhan Azad, Madhya Pradesh,
23. Anirudh Uppal, Himachal Pradesh,
24. Alaxander Daniel, Uttar Pradesh,
25. Ravindra Narayanan Ravi, Kerala,
26. K Subramanyam, Maharashtra,
27. Harish Chandra Meena, Rajasthan.

Mr. Govind Mohan to become J. S., Economic Affairs?

Mr. Govind Mohan, IAS (SK, 1989), Director in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, who has been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in the Government of India may soon be appointed on the post of Joint Secretary, Economic Affairs, sources said. The post was held earlier by Mr. Arvind Mayaram, IAS (RJ, 1978) who has become Additional Secretary & FA in the Ministry of Rural Development.

Mr. Amitabh Jain may become J. S., Commerce

According to sources, the name of Mr. Amitabh Jain, IAS (CG, 1989), Joint Director in the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFIT), Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, who has been empanelled as Joint Secretary in the Government of India, is almost final for appointment on the newly created post of Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce and formal order is expected in the next week.

Mr. Devesh Chaturvedi to become Additional D. G., Tourism?

Mr. Devesh Chaturvedi, IAS (UP, 1989), Director in the Ministry of Tourism may become next Additional D. G., Tourism in the office of D. G. Tourism, Ministry of Tourism. The formal order is expected in the next week, sources informed. Mr. Chaturvedi has been recently empanelled as Joint Secretary in the Government of India. The earlier incumbent to the post, Mr. Sanjay Kothari, IAS (HY, 1978) has been appointed on the newly created post of Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism following his empanelment for holding the post of Additional Secretary or equivalent in the Government of India, few months back.

Mr. A. M. Prasad may become J. S., Health & Family Welfare soon

It is tipped that the name of Mr. Amit Mohan Prasad, IAS (UP, 1989), Director in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare is almost final for appointment as next Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and formal order is expected in the next week. The post was held earlier by Mr. Pravir Krishna, IAS (MP, 1987). Mr. Prasad has been recently empanelled as Joint Secretary in the Government of India.

Who will be appointed J. S., Civil Aviation?

The panel for appointment of Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation in place of Mr. K. N. Srivastava, IAS (KN, 1978) who has been appointed as next Director General of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ministry of Culture was scrapped last time. It is tipped that two IAS officers are in the race for this post.

Mr. Alok Sinha-II may join GOI

The name of Mr. Alok Sinha-II, IAS (UP, 1986) is said to be in consideration for some assignment in the Central Government and if appointed he may join GOI soon.

Mr. R. C. Mishra may get additional charge of AS & FA, IT

Mr. R. C. Mishra, IAS (MT, 1978), Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Urban Development is believed to be in consideration for being additional charge of Additional Secretary & FA, Department of Information Technology.

Mr. Ashok Lavasa may succeed Mr. V. N. Gaur

It is tipped that Mr. Ashok Lavasa, IAS (HY, 1980) may be appointed as Joint secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs in place of Mr. Mr. Virendra Narayan Gaur, IAS (NL, 1978). Mr., Gaur who was empanelled in the level of Additional Secretary in the GOI, has been appointed as the CEO, Food & Safety Standard Authority in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

Appointment of Member Settlement Commission (IT/ Wealth Tax)

According to sources, the name of Mr. P. K. Dubey, Mr. P. C. Chottary, Mr. A. R. Malhotra, Mr. Ramji Sinha, Mr. M. S. Rai and Mr. A. Das has been proposed for appointment as Member Settlement Commission (IT/ Wealth Tax) at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Kolkata and Chennai respectively.

Empanelment of IAS officers of 1981 batch as J. S.

According to sources, seven IAS officers of 1981 batch were reviewed by the CSB for empanelment in the level of Joint Secretary in the GOI but were declined empanelment.

Mr. U. Chatterjee to succeed Mr. Julka?

According to sources, the name of Mr. Upamanyu Chatterjee, IAS (MH, 1983) has been almost finalised for appointment as Joint Secretary in the Department of Defence in place of Mr. Bimal Julka, IAS (MP, 1979) whose extended tenure is ending on 28th March, 2009.

Two officers in the race for appointment in Anti-Naxalite Cell

A new post at Director level has been created in the Anti-Naxalite Cell under the Ministry of Home Affairs has been created. The name of Dr. Y. K. Gautam, IPS (AM, 1990) and Mr. Ram Prasad Meena, IPS (AM, 1993) is doing rounds for appointment on this post.

Mr. C. Chinnappa may join Department of Sports

The name of Mr. C. Chinnappa, Indian Economic Service (1998) is said to be in consideration for appointment as Director in the Department of Sports in the Government of India.

Dr. Rajwant Singh shifted to Haryana on inter cadre deputation

Dr. Rajwant Singh, IPS (AP, 1985) has been shifted from Andhra Pradesh cadre to Haryana for a period of three years or till further order on inter cadre deputation. The same has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

Mr. Suresh Kumar gets extension

Mr. Suresh Kumar, IAS(JK, 1986), Secretary, NCERT in the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Human Resource Development has been given three months beyond 08th February, 2009. The same has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

Mr. Manoj Kumar gets extension

Mr. Manoj Kumar, IAS (MT, 1990) has been given extension in tenure as the Chief Vigilance Officer of Kolkata Port Trust, Kolkata upto 06th April, 2009. The same has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

Mr. Anurag Goyal gets extension

Mr. Anurag Goyal, IRS (IT), serving as Director in the NDMC on deputation has been given one year extension in tenure till 05th January, 2009.

Ms. V. Ramachandran to become A. S., EA?

Is Ms. Vilasini Ramachandran, IAS (GJ, 1977), Additional Secretary & FA, Ministry of Civil Aviation joining Ministry of Finance? If the buzz is to be believed, Ms. Ramachandran may be appointed as Additional Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs on the post held earlier by Ms. Sindhushree Khullar, IAS (UT, 1975), who was appointed Secretary, Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Ms. Loretta Mary Vas may be shifted

Following the appointment Ms Rita Menon, IAS (UT, 1975) as Secretary in the Ministry of Textiles the post of Additional Secretary in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, held earlier by her fell vacant. According to sources, Ms. Loretta Mary Vas, IAS (UP, 1977), Additional Secretary (Budget) in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance may be shifted to the post held earlier by Ms. Menon in the Department of Expenditure.

Mr. Saurabh Chandra may join GOI

If Mr. Dileep Raj S. Chaudhary, IAS (MP, 1977), Additional Secretary & FA in the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry is shifted to the Ministry of Home Affairs as Additional Secretary, it is being tipped that Mr. Saurabh Chandra, IAS (UP, 1978) may be brought back to the centre and be appointed as Additional Secretary in the Department of Industrial policy and Promotion.

Mr. D. R. S. Chaudhary to become A. S., Home?

It is tipped that Mr. Dileep Raj S. Chaudhary, IAS (MP, 1977), Additional Secretary & FA in the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry is the most likely candidate to be appointed as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs in place of Mr. Vinay Kumar, IAS (KN, 1975), who has been appointed as the Secretary, Border Management, Ministry of Home Affairs.

Mr. D. K. Mittal to become A. S., Commerce?

Mr. Dinesh Kumar Mittal, IAS (UP, 1977) may join Central Government soon. According to sources, Mr. Mittal is in consideration for appointment as Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry in place of Mr. Rahul Khullar, IAS (UT, 1975). Mr. Khullar has been appointed as Secretary in the Department of Disinvestment, Ministry of Finance. Mr. Mittal, who was empanelled for holding the post of Additional Secretary or equivalent in the Central Government recently, has earlier served as Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce.

Mr. R. C. Mishra to be shifted to IT?

Mr. R. C. Mishra, IAS (MT, 1978), who being the choice of Urban Development Minister was appointed as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Urban Development is believed to be in consideration for being shifted to Department of Information Technology as Additional Secretary.

Mr. Bharat Bhusan may be appointed JS & FA, Civil Aviation

According to sources, Mr. E. K. Bharat Bhusan, IAS (KL, 1979), Joint Secretary & FA in the Department of Information and Technology is likely to shifted as Joint Secretary & FA in the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Also, it is believed that Mr. Bhusan on being shifted to Ministry of Civil Aviation is likely to get the additional charge of Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Environment & Forests.

Ms. Aruna Sharma appointed DG, Doordarshan

Finally, Ms. Aruna Sharma, IAS (MP, 1982), Joint Secretary, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in the Ministry of Home Affairs has been appointed as DG, Doordarshan.

Mr. P. Kamraj to become Jt. Director, CBI?

It is tipped that Mr. P. Kamraj, IPS (UT, 1987) may be appointed as Joint Director in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Mr. S. K. Saxena to become Jt. Director, CBI?

It is tipped that Mr. Sudhir Kumar Saxena, IPS (MP, 1987) may be appointed as Joint Director in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Mr. K. S. Balasubramaniam appointed CVO, Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd.

Mr. K. S. Balasubramaniam, IPS (KL, 1978) has been appointed as Chief Vigilace Officer of Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited under the Ministry of Coal.

Mr. Vivek Sahai may become Member (Staff), Indian Railways

The name of Mr. Vivek Sahai, IRTS, General Manager, North Central Railway is tipped to be in consideration for appointment as Member (Staff), Railway Board.

Mr. Arvind Jadhav to become A. S., Expenditure?

Mr. Arvind Jadhav, IAS (KN, 1978), who went back to his parent cadre on completion of his tenure as Chief Vigilance Officer, Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas in August, 2008 may join Government of India soon. According to sources, Mr. Jadhav is in consideration for appointment as Additional Secretary in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance in place of Ms Rita Menon, IAS (UT, 1975), who has been appointed as Secretary in the Ministry f Textiles.

Mr. D. K. Mittal to become A. S., Commerce?

Mr. Dinesh Kumar Mittal, IAS (UP, 1977) may join Central Government soon. According to sources, Mr. Mittal is in consideration for appointment as Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry in place of Mr. Rahul Khullar, IAS (UT, 1975). Mr. Khullar has been appointed as Secretary in the Department of Disinvestment, Ministry of Finance. Mr. Mittal, who was empanelled for holding the post of Additional Secretary or equivalent in the Central Government recently, has earlier served as Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce.

Mr. V. N. Gaur to become A. S., Home?

It is tipped that Mr. Virendra Narayan Gaur, IAS (NL, 1978), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, who is empanelled in the level of Additional Secretary in the GOI is the most likely candidate to be appointed as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs in place of Mr. Vinay Kumar, IAS (KN, 1975), who has been appointed as the Secretary, Border Management, Ministry of Home Affairs.

Mr. P. Mukherjee appointed DG, BRPD

Mr. Prasun Mukherjee, IPS (WB, 1973) has been appointed as next Director General of the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD).

Mr. R. K. Bhatia appointed DG, NDRFCD

Mr. Ranjit Kumar Bhatia, IPS (UP, 1974) has been appointed as next Director General of the National Disaster Response Force and Civil Defence (NDRFCD).

Empanelment of CSS officers as J. S.

According to sources, following four officers of Central Secretariat Service are in consideration for empanelment in the level of Joint Secretary or equivalent;

Mr. Balbhadra Nayak (1975),
Mr. Ranvir Singh Garg (1977),
Mr. S. C. Sagar (1979) and
Mr. S. N. Burman (1979).

Mr. H. S. B. Kamath may become ED, Canara Bank

It is tipped that Mr. H. S. B. Kamath, General Manager of Union Bank of India may be appointed as Executive Director of Canara Bank.

Ms. V. Radha shifted to A. P. on inter cadre deputation

Ms. Vennecaganti Radha, IAS (MH, 1994) has been shifted from Maharashtra to Andhra Pradesh cadre for a period of two years on inter cadre deputation. The same has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

Mr. Abhishek Singh appointed Director, IT

Mr. Abhishek Singh, IAS (NL, 1995) has been appointed as Director in the Ministry of Information & Technology. The post of Director was created in the month of April, 2008.

Mr. V. Umashankar appointed Director in Higher Education

Mr. V. Umashankar, IAS (HY, 1993) has been appointed as Director in the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development. The post was held earlier by Mr. S. K. Sharma, Indian Railway Traffic Service (1991).

Mr. Rohit Kansal appointed Director, Department of Commerce

Mr. Rohit Kansal, IAS (JK, 1995) has been appointed as Director in the Department of Commerce. The post of Director was created in the month of September, 2008.

Mr. P. K. Jha appointed Dy. Secretary, AYUSH

Mr. Prem Kumar Jha, IFS (OR, 1993) has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of AYUSH. The post was held earlier by Mr. Sanjeev Chaddha, IFS (OR, 1989) who was shifted to Ministry of Environment on lateral basis in the first week of July, 2008.

Mr. Aditya Kumar appointed Director, Textiles

Mr. Aditya Kumar, IFS (UP, 1987) has been appointed as Director in the Ministry of Textiles. The post was held earlier by Ms. B. V. Uma Devi, IFS (MP, 1987).

Mr. Goutam Roy appointed Director, Labour & Employment

Mr. Goutam Roy, C. Power Eng. Service (1987) has been appointed as Director in the Ministry of Labour & Employment. The post was held earlier by Mr. Sunil Mathur, IRS (IT, 1988).

Usha V. appointed Director, Defence

Usha V., IRS (C&CE, 1990) has been appointed Director in the Department of Defence.

S. Gopalan appointed Regional Director, SSC

S. Gopalan, Indian Telecom Service (1993) has been appointed as Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.

Transfer, Posting and Additional Charge to CITs & DITs

V. V. Prasad on return from deputation appointed as CIT, Mangalore, Chandra Y. Reddy on return from deputation appointed as CIT, Guntur, Neena Kumar on return from deputation appointed as CIT, Agra and Amitabh Kumar on return from deputation appointed as CIT-Salem. V. K. Sehgal, CIT (A)-IV, Surat transferred as CIT, Belgaum and S. D. Charan, CIT, Belgaum transferred as CIT-II, Surat. Aditya Vikram, CIT (A)-V, Surat will hold additional charge of CIT (A)-IV, Surat and S. D. Charan, CIT – II, Surat will hold additional charge of CIT-III, Surat.

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Mr. Madhukar Gupta may become Election Commissioner

The Home Secretary, Mr. Madhukar Gupta, IAS (UL, 1971) may be appointed as Election Commissioner. Contrary to some media reports, Mr. Gupta has bright chances to get this important position. The Mumbai terror attacks which are being speculated as the reason for him losing this post, seems baseless. If the attacks would have impacted Mr. Gupta that much, he too had been shown the exit route along with the Union Home Minister at that time.

Mr. Jitesh Khosla given extension

Mr. Jitesh Khosla, IAS (AM, 1979), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has been given three months extension on completion of his central deputation tenure on 20th January, 2009. According to sources, the issue of his extension of tenure was strongly backed by the Minister of Corporate Affairs although the Cabinet Secretary had some reservation over giving him extension due to the rumour of Mr. Khosla’s involvement in the recent scandal involving a software giant in the country.

Who will become the next Home Secretary?

Who will succeed Mr. Madhukar Gupta, IAS (UL, 1971) as the next Home Secretary? Mr. Gupta may be appointed Election Commissioner prior to completion of his tenure on 31st March, 2009. Mr. Arun Ramanathan, IAS (TN, 1973), Finance Secretary, Government of India and Mr. T. Nanda Kumar, IAS (JH, 1972), Secretary in the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture are the two strong contenders for this post, sources said.

Empanelment of IPS officers of 1984 batch

The name of twenty four IPS officers of 1984 is tipped to have been almost finalised for empanelment for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in the Government of India. The officers who are tipped to be in the list are;

1. Dharmendra Kumar, IPS (UT, 1984),
2. S. K. Jain, IPS (AM, 1984),
3. Mukesh Sahay, IPS (AM, 1984),
4. Arvind Kumar, IPS (AM, 1984),
5. Sudeep Lakhtakia, IPS (AP, 1984),
6. N. Sambasiva Rao, IPS (AP, 1984),
7. T. Krishna Raju, IPS (AP, 1984),
8. Rajesh Ranjan, IPS (BH, 1984),
9. Krishna Swaroop Dwivedi, IPS (BH, 1984),
10. Rakesh Asthana, IPS (GJ, 1984),
11. D. K. Pandey, IPS (JH, 1984),
12. Vinson M. Paul, IPS (KL, 1984),
13. Arun Kumar Sinha, IPS (KL, 1984),
14. Vishnu Dev Mishra, IPS (MH, 1984),
15. Maithili Sharan Gupta, IPS (MP, 1984),
16. V. K. Johri, IPS (MP, 1984),
17. Santosh Macheria, IPS (MT, 1984),
18. Ramesh P. Singh, IPS (OR, 1984),
19. Samant Kumar Goel, IPS (PB, 1984),
20. Rajni Kant Misra, IPS (UP, 1984),
21. S Javeed Ahmad, IPS (UP, 1984),
22. Subesh Kumar Singh, IPS (UP, 1984),
23. A. P. Maheshwari, IPS (UP, 1984) and
24. Chilumuri Venkata Muralidhar, IPS (WB, 1984).

Empanelment of IPS officers of 1985 batch

The name of sixteen IPS officers of 1985 is tipped to have been almost finalised for empanelment for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in the Government of India. The officers who are tipped to be in the list are;

1. Ajay Kashyap, IPS (UT, 1985),
2. Amulya Kumar Patnaik, IPS (UT, 1985),
3. P. S. Purohit, IPS (AM, 1985),
4. Kumar Rajesh Chandra, IPS (BH, 1985),
5. Anup Kumar Singh, IPS (GJ, 1985),
6. Rishi Raj Singh, IPS (KL, 1985),
7. H. N. Sathyanarayana Rao, IPS (KN, 1985),
8. Ashit Mohan Prasad, IPS (KN, 1985),
9. Subodh Kumar Jaiswal, IPS (MH, 1985),
10. B. M. Kumar, IPS (MP, 1985),
11. Avinash Mohananey, IPS (SK, 1985),
12. Sangaram Jangid, IPS (TN, 1985),
13. Hitesh Chandra Awasthi, IPS (UP, 1985),
14. Arun Kumar - I, IPS (UP, 1985),
15. SukhDeo Singh Siddhu, IPS (UP, 1985) and
16. Ashok Kumar Dhar Dwivedi, IPS (UP, 1985).

Mr. R. K. Singh to go to Canada

The name of Mr. Rajesh Kumar Singh, IAS (MT, 1985), Joint Secretary, Civil Aviation has been finalised for appointment as India’s Representative to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), Montreal, Canada for two years and official order is expected soon, sources informed. The position has fallen vacant on appointment of the earlier incumbent, Dr. Syed Naseem Ahmad Zaidi, IAS (UP, 1976) as Director-General, Civil Aviation in the Ministry of Civil Aviation. According to sources, Mr. V. J. Kurian, IAS (KL, 1983) and Mr. Gyanesh Kumar, IAS (KL, 1988) too were in the race for this post but lost to Mr. Singh on the grounds of his better experience of Aviation.

Empanelment of IFS officers of 1984 batch

The name of eleven Indian Forest Service officers of 1984 is tipped to have been almost finalised for empanelment for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in the Government of India. The officers who are tipped to be in the list are;

1. Inder Singh, IFS (HP, 1984),
2. Sanjay Kumar, IFS (JH, 1984),
3. D. D. Sharma, IFS (JH, 1984),
4. S. D. Gupta, IFS (MP, 1984),
5. A. K. Srivastava, IFS (MP, 1984),
6. S. P. Rajal, IFS (MP, 1984),
7. G. K. Murthy, IFS (MP, 1984),
8. Anup Wadhwa, IFS (MH, 1984),
9. K. S. V. P. Reddy, IFS (TN, 1984),
10. Dr. H. Basvarajri, IFS (TN, 1984) and
11. Suresh Chandra, IFS (UP, 1984).

Mr. V. K. Dutt to become Additional Member (Mechanical), Indian Railways?

Mr. V. K. Dutt, IRSEE, is tipped to be in consideration for appointment as Additional Member (Electrical) in the Railway Board, Indian Railways.

Mr. B. R. Sudhakar may become Chairman, Settlement Commission (IT/ Wealth Tax)

Mr. B. R. Sudhakar is tipped to become the next Chairman of Settlement Commission (IT/ Wealth Tax), Delhi.

Mr. S. K. Choudhary to get 2 years extension

Mr. S. K. Choudhary, IDAS (1993), Chief Vigilance Officer in the Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) has been given two years extension in tenure beyond 21st December, 2008.

Ms. K. S. Rao to become Secretary, NACO?

It is tipped that Ms. Kanuru Sujatha Rao, IAS (AP, 1974), Special Secretary & DG, National Aids Control Organisation (NACO) in the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family may become the first Secretary of National Aids Control Organisation (NACO).

Ms. Sujata Saunik may be shifted

According to sources, the name of Ms. Sujata Saunik, IAS (MH, 1987), Executive Director, Central Social Welfare Board (CSWB), Ministry of Women and Child Development is in consideration for appointment on some post in the Ministry of Power.

Mr. Amitabh Verma may get extension

It is tipped that Mr. Amitabh Verma, IAS (BH, 1982), Joint secretary in the Department of Financial services, Ministry of Finance whose central deputation tenure is till 17th March, 2009 may be given three months extension.

Mr. S. S. Agarwal to become J. S., Commerce?

A new post of Joint secretary was created in the Department of Commerce in the month of June, 2008 and it is tipped that Mr. Shyam S. Agarwal, IAS (RJ, 1980), Additional Director General in the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFIT), Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry may be appointed on this newly created post of Joint Secretary.

Mr. Amitabh Jain may be elevated as ADG, DGFIT

Mr. Amitabh Jain, IAS (CG, 1989), Joint Director General in the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFIT), Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, who has been empanelled in the rank of Joint Secretary may be elevated as Additional Director General in the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFIT) as it is believed that the incumbent ADG, DGFIT, Mr. Shyam S. Agarwal, IAS (RJ, 1980) may be appointed Joint secretary in the Department of Commerce.

Mr. Jayant Dasgupta appointed Secretary, Economic Advisory Council to the PM

Mr. Jayant Dasgupta, IAS (BH, 1981), whose central deputation tenure as Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce came to end on 18th January, 2009 has been appointed as Secretary, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister following the cancellation of appointment of Dr. Anup K. Pujari, IAS (KN, 1980) on this post. The post was held earlier by Dr. Alok Sheel, IAS (KL, 1982) who was shifted as Joint Secretary to the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance.

Mr. Vishnu Namdeo Hade appointed Ambassador to Panama

Mr. Vishnu Namdeo Hade, at present, posted as High Commissioner of India to Botswana, has been appointed as the next Indian Ambassador to Panama.

Transfer of IPS officers in UP

Mr. Upendra Kumar Agarwal, IPS (UP, 2005, has been appointed S. P., Railway, Agra and Mr. Prem Kumar Gautam, IPS (UP, 2005) has been appointed S. P., Railway, Muradabad.

Ms. N. Kumar may be appointed Director in the Department of Defence

Ms. Nirupama Kumar, Indian Railway Accounts Service (1991) may be appointed as Director in the Department of Defence in place of Mr. S. C. Barmma, Indian Postal Service (1987).

Ms. B. Rajendran may be appointed Regional Director, SSC

According to sources, Ms. Bhagyadevi Rajendran, IRS (C&CE, 1989) is being considered for appointment as Regional Director, Staff selection Commission (SSC) under the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances.

Is Mr. Jitesh Khosla getting extension? If yes, then why?

Is Mr. Jitesh Khosla, IAS (AM, 1979), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, whose central deputation tenure will come to end on 20th January, 2009 being backed for extension in his tenure? To succeed Mr. Khosla as the next Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the name of Ms. Renuka Kumar, IAS (UP, 1987) has been approved by the Minister, sources said. Although, the name of Ms. Kumar has been approved by the Minister, the case of extension of Mr. Khosla is supposed to have the support of none but the Minister of Corporate Affairs itself and according to sources, the Cabinet Secretary due to certain issues is not keen and belived to have some reservation over giving him extension. Mr. Khosla is likely to be empanelled in the rank of Additional Secretary in the Government of India, if the empanelment, which is supposed to happen soon, takes place within the time frame of his extended tenure paving his way to remain in Delhi. The rumour is that the recent scandal involving a software giant in the country is somehow playing a spoiler of the chance of this officer for extension.

Mr. Vivek Mehrotra appointed Secretary, Minority Affairs

Mr. Vivek Mehrotra, IAS (HY, 1974), Secretary in the Department of Disinvestment, Ministry of Finance has been appointed as successor to Mr. M. N. Prasad, IAS (BH, 1972) as the next Secretary in the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Mr. Prasad is being shifted as Secretary, PMO.

Mr. Rahul Khullar appointed Secretary, Disinvestment

Mr. Rahul Khullar, IAS (UT, 1975), Special Secretary in the Department of Commerce has been appointed as the next Secretary in the Department of Disinvestment, Ministry of Finance. The present incumbent to the post, Mr. Vivek Mehrotra, IAS (HY, 1974), is being shifted as the Secretary in the Ministry of Minority Affairs.

Who will be appointed J. S., Civil Aviation?

Mr. K. N. Srivastava, IAS (KN, 1978), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation has been appointed as next Director General of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ministry of Culture. To succeed Mr. Srivastava as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the name of a lady IAS officer of Punjab cadre is doing rounds.

Mr. A. K. Purwaha may succeed Dr. Choubey

The name of Mr. A. K. Purwaha, Director (Business Development), Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) is belived to have been approved by the PSEB for appointment as the next Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) on the retirement of Dr. U. D. Choubey, the present CMD, GAIL, last week.

Dr. T. D. Dogra to get extension?

Dr. T. D. Dogra, whose tenure as acting Director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) ended in the first week of January, 2009 may be given extension for three months. In the absence of finalisation of a new Director of AIIMS by the Government, the decision of extension is likely to be taken soon, sources said.

Appointment of Director, Census Operation in Himachal Pradesh

The name of Mr. Balbir Tegta, IAS (HP, 1996) is believed to be in consideration for appointment as Director, Census Operation in Himachal Pradesh.

Appointment of Director, Census Operation in Haryana

The name of Mr. Shrikant Walgad, IAS (HY, 1991) too is believed to be in consideration for appointment as Director, Census Operation in Haryana alongwith Ms. Sumita Misra, IAS (HY, 1991).

Ms. Ritika Bhatia may get new assignment soon

Ms. Ritika Bhatia, IA&AS (1996) is tipped to be in consideration for appointment as Director in the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances. The post was held earlier by Mr. Alok Ranjan, Indian Civil Accounts Service officer.

Mr. Ramesh Tiwari may be appointed Director, HRD

The name of Mr. Ramesh Tiwari, IAS (UT, 1999) is said to be in consideration for appointment as Director in the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Human Resources Development. The name of Mr. Tenkasi S. Jawahar, IAS (TN, 1990) too did rounds in the past for appointment on this post, which is lying vacant following the joining of APPPA course by Ms. Richa Sharma, IAS (CG, 1994), the earlier incumbent to the post.

Who will be the next Secretary, Textiles?

Mr. Arvind Kumar Singh, IAS (MP, 1972), Secretary, Ministry of Textiles is superannuating on 31st January, 2009. It is tipped that Ms. Santha Sheela Nair, IAS (TN, 1973), at present, serving as Secretary in the Department of Drinking Water Supply, Ministry of Rural Development may be shifted to Ministry of Textiles to succeed Mr. Singh.

Appointment of India’s Representative at ICAO

Following the joining of Dr. Syed Naseem Ahmad Zaidi, IAS (UP, 1976) as Director-General, Civil Aviation in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the post of India’s Representative to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), Montreal, Canada held earlier by him has fallen vacant. There are two IAS officers of Kerala cadre alongwith Mr. Rajesh Kumar Singh, IAS (MT, 1985), Joint Secretary, Civil Aviation, who are tipped to be in the race for the post. Dr. Zaidi, prior to joining ICAO in November, 2005, was Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation and if the tradition persists and prior experience of working in the Civil Aviation Ministry is considered for appointment of next India’s Representative to ICAO, Mr. Singh, whose tenure has been extended twice upto 31st January, 2009 as Joint Secretary, Civil Aviation is the natural contender for the post. According to sources, there is some technical hitch over the appointment of Mr. Singh on this post but considering his better experience as compared to other two officers, he may be given this prestigious assignment.

Mr. Govind Mohan to become J. S., Economic Affairs?

Mr. Govind Mohan, IAS (SK, 1989), Director in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, who has been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in the government of India may soon be appointed on the post of Joint Secretary, Economic Affairs, sources said. The post was held earlier by Mr. Arvind Mayaram, IAS (RJ, 1978) who has become Additional Secretary & FA in the Ministry of Rural Development.

Mr. Maninder Singh may be shifted

It is tipped that Mr. Maninder Singh, IAS (AM, 1989), Director in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas may soon be shifted to some other important assignment under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. According to sources, he may be appointed as Executive Director, Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) or else shifted to the Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board. Mr. Singh has been empanelled in the rank of Joint Secretary in the Government of India.

Mr. Amitabh Jain may become J. S., Commerce

According to sources, the name of Mr. Amitabh Jain, IAS (CG, 1989), Joint Director in the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFIT), Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, who has been empanelled as Joint Secretary in the Government of India, is almost final for appointment on the newly created post of Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce.

Mr. Devesh Chaturvedi to become Additional D. G., Tourism?

Mr. Devesh Chaturvedi, IAS (UP, 1989), Director in the Ministry of Tourism may become next Additional D. G., Tourism in the office of D. G. Tourism, Ministry of Tourism. Mr. Chaturvedi has been recently empanelled as Joint Secretary in the Government of India. The earlier incumbent to the post, Mr. Sanjay Kothari, IAS (HY, 1978) has been appointed on the newly created post of Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism following his empanelment for holding the post of Additional Secretary or equivalent in the Government of India, few months back.

Mr. A. M. Prasad may become J. S., Health & Family Welfare soon

Mr. Pravir Krishna, IAS (MP, 1987), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare will complete his central deputation tenure on 15th February, 2009. It is tipped that the name of Mr. Amit Mohan Prasad, IAS (UP, 1989), Director in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare is almost final to succeed Mr. Krishna as next Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Mr. Prasad has been recently empanelled as Joint Secretary in the Government of India.

Mr. Alok Shukla may be appointed DEC, Election Commission of India

The name of Mr. Alok Shukla, IAS (CG, 1986) is almost final for appointment as Deputy Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India and he may join there soon on deputation, sources informed. The post has fallen vacant following the elevation of Mr. R. Bhattacharya, IAS (AP, 1978) as additional Secretary in the Government of India.

Mr. Keshav Chandra may become Director, Rural Development

Mr. Keshav Chandra, IAS (UT, 1995) is tipped to be in consideration for appointment as Director in the Department of Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development. The post of Director in the Department of Rural Development, held earlier by Mr. S. K. G. Rahate, IAS (JH, 1990) has fallen vacant following the appointment of Mr. Rahate as Private Secretary to the Minister of State for Food Processing Industries (Independent Charge), Government of India.

Mr. Manbir Singh appointed Ambassador to the Netherlands

Mr. Manbir Singh, India’s Ambassador to Iran has been appointed as the next Indian Ambassador to the Netherlands.

Mr. M. N. Prasad appointed Secretary, PMO

Mr. M. N. Prasad, IAS (BH, 1972), at present, serving as Secretary in the Ministry of Minority Affairs has been appointed as the next Secretary, PMO. The incumbent Secretary, PMO, Mr. Pulok Chaterji, IAS (UP, 1974) is moving to the World Bank for his next assignment as Executive Director there.

Ms. Feroza Mehrotra appointed Consultant Planning Commission

Ms. Feroza Mehrotra, IAS (HY, 1974) has been appointed as Consultant in the Planning Commission, Government of India. The position is equivalent to the rank of Secretary. Earlier as well, she has served for over three years as Advisor in the Planning Commission.

Mr. R. V. Raju appointed NIA chief

Mr. R. V. Raju, IPS (JK, 1975) has been appointed the Chief of newly formed National Investigation Agency (NIA).

Who will be appointed as Secretary, Minority Affairs?

It is tipped that Mr. Vivek Mehrotra, IAS (HY, 1974), Secretary in the Department of Disinvestment, ministry of Finance may succeed Mr. M. N. Prasad, IAS (BH, 1972) as the next Secretary in the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Mr. Prasad is being shifted as Secretary, PMO.

IAS officers of 1974 batch to be posted first!

The IAS officers of 1974 batch who have been empanelled as Secretary in the Government of India and are yet to be posted as Secretaries are going to be considered first for appointment on the vacant posts of secretaries in coming times in the Government of India, sources said.

Mr. Jitesh Khosla may get three months extension

Mr. Jitesh Khosla, IAS (AM, 1979), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, whose central deputation tenure will come to end on 20th January, 2009 may be given three months extension in tenure, sources informed.

Ms. Sumita Misra may become Director, Census Operation in Haryana

The name of Ms. Sumita Misra Singh, IAS (HY, 1990) is believed to be in consideration for appointment as Director, Census Operation in Haryana.

Ms. Rinku Dhugga may become Director, Census Operation, A&N Islands

The name of Ms. Rinku Dhugga, IAS (UT, 1994) is believed to be in consideration for appointment as Director, Census Operation, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Mr. M. S. Rao may be shifted

According to sources, Mr. M. Srinivas Rao, IAS (AM, 1987), Deputy Chairman, Vishakapatnam Port Trust is being considered for some other assignment under the Department of Commerce.

Mr. Abhishek Singh to become Director, IT?

Is Mr. Abhishek Singh, IAS (NL, 1995) joining his next assignment with the Government of India on deputation? It is tipped that his name is in consideration for appointment as Director in the Ministry of Information & Technology. The post of Director was created in the month of April, 2008.

Mr. R. V. Raju may be appointed NIA chief

It is tipped that Mr. R. V. Raju, IPS (JK, 1975) has emerged as strong contender to become the Chief of National Investigation Agency (NIA) and in the wake of certain developments he may finally get this coveted assignment.

Mr. Jitesh Khosla may get extension

Mr. Jitesh Khosla, IAS (AM, 1979), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, whose central deputation tenure will come to end on 20th January, 2009 may be given extension in tenure, sources informed.

Ms. Anshu Vaish appointed Secretary, School Education & Literacy

Ms. Anshu Vaish, IAS (MP, 1975), Director General of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ministry of Culture has been appointed as next Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy in the Ministry of Human Resources Development. The present Secretary, Mr. Arun Kumar Rath, IAS (JH, 1973) is superannuating on 31st January, 2009.

Mr. K. N. Srivastava to succeed Ms. Anshu Vaish

Mr. K. N. Srivastava, IAS (KN, 1978), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation will succeed Ms. Anshu Vaish, IAS (MP, 1975) as the next Director General of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ministry of Culture. Mr. Srivastava’s position as DG, ASI will be equivalent to the rank of Additional Secretary in the GOI.

Ms. N. Kumar may be appointed Director in the Department of Defence

Ms. Nirupama Kumar, Indian Railway Accounts Service (1991) may succeed Mr. S. C. Barmma, Indian Postal Service (1987) as Director in the Department of Defence. Mr. Bramma is going to join training course this month.

Mr. V. N. Gaur may succeed Ms. V. Upadhyaya

It is tipped that Mr. Virendra Narayan Gaur, IAS (NL, 1978), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, who is empanelled in the level of Additional Secretary in the GOI is the most likely candidate to be appointed as the next Advisor, Inter-state Council Secretariat in the Ministry of Home Affairs. The present incumbent to the post, Ms. Veena Upadhyaya, IAS (UP, 1976) is there till 21st January, 2009.

Mr. Keshav Chandra may become Director, Rural Development

Mr. Keshav Chandra, IAS (UT, 1995) is tipped to be in consideration for appointment as Director in the Department of Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development. The post of Director in the Department of Rural Development, held earlier by Mr. S. K. G. Rahate, IAS (JH, 1990) has fallen vacant following the appointment of Mr. Rahate as Private Secretary to the Minister of State for Food Processing Industries (Independent Charge), Government of India.

Who will be appointed J. S., Civil Aviation?

Mr. K. N. Srivastava, IAS (KN, 1978), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation has been appointed as next Director General of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ministry of Culture. To succeed Mr. Srivastava as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the name of two-three high profile officers is doing rounds.

Appointment of Deputy Governor, RBI

The appointment of new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in place of Mr. V. Leeladhar, who retired in the early of December, 2008 may be finalised on 15th January, 2009. According to sources, Mr. T. S. Narayanasami, Chairman and Managing Director of Bank of India, Dr. K. C. Chakrabarty, Chairman and Managing Director of Punjab National Bank and Mr. Mr. Yogesh Agarwal, Chairman and Managing Director of IDBI Bank are the three strong contenders for the post.

Reshuffle in the assignments of Joint Secretaries in Ministry of Petroleum likely

It is tipped that the assignments of Joint Secretaries in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural gas may be interchanged. According to sources, Mr. D N Narasimha Raju, IAS (KN, 1984), Joint Secretary – Marketing in the Ministry may be given the responsibility of Joint secretary – Exploration, Mr. Laxmi Narayan Gupta, IAS (OR, 1986), Joint Secretary – Refinery may get the new role of Joint Secretary – Marketing and newly appointed Joint Secretary in the Ministry Mr. Apurva Chandra, IAS (MH, 1988) may get the assignment of Joint Secretary – Refinery.

Mr. K. J. S. Sodhi to be High Commissioner to St. Lucia as well

Mr. K. J. S. Sodhi, India’s Ambassador to Suriname has been concurrently accredited as the next Indian High Commissioner to St. Lucia with residence in Paramaribo, Suriname.

Ms. Anshu Vaish appointed Secretary, School Education & Literacy

Ms. Anshu Vaish, IAS (MP, 1975), Director General of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ministry of Culture has been appointed as next Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy in the Ministry of Human Resources Development. The present Secretary, Mr. Arun Kumar Rath, IAS (JH, 1973) is superannuating on 31st January, 2009.

Mr. K. N. Srivastava to Ms. Anshu Vaish

Mr. K. N. Srivastava, IAS (KN, 1978), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation will succeed Ms. Anshu Vaish, IAS (MP, 1975) as the next Director General of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ministry of Culture. Mr. Srivastava’s position as DG, ASI will be equivalent to the rank of Additional Secretary in the GOI.

Mr. V. N. Gaur to be appointed Advisor, Inter-state Council Secretariat?

It is tipped that Mr. Virendra Narayan Gaur, IAS (NL, 1978), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, who is empanelled in the level of Additional Secretary in the GOI is the most likely candidate to be appointed as the next Advisor, Inter-state Council Secretariat in the Ministry of Home Affairs. The present incumbent to the post, Ms. Veena Upadhyaya, IAS (UP, 1976) is there till 21st January, 2009.

Who will be appointed J. S., Civil Aviation?

Mr. K. N. Srivastava, IAS (KN, 1978), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation has been appointed as next Director General of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ministry of Culture. To succeed Mr. Srivastava as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the name of two-three high profile officers is doing rounds.

Appointment of Deputy Governor, RBI

The appointment of new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in place of Mr. V. Leeladhar, who retired in the early of December, 2008, which supposed to be finalised on 12th January, 2009 is likely to be decided now on 15th January, 2009. According to sources, Mr. T. S. Narayanasami, Chairman and Managing Director of Bank of India, Dr. K. C. Chakrabarty, Chairman and Managing Director of Punjab National Bank and Mr. Mr. Yogesh Agarwal, Chairman and Managing Director of IDBI Bank are the three strong contenders for the post.

Reshuffle in the assignments of Joint Secretaries in Ministry of Petroleum likely

It is tipped that the assignments of Joint Secretaries in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural gas may be interchanged. According to sources, Mr. D N Narasimha Raju, IAS (KN, 1984), Joint Secretary – Marketing in the Ministry may be given the responsibility of Joint secretary – Exploration, Mr. Laxmi Narayan Gupta, IAS (OR, 1986), Joint Secretary – Refinery may get the new role of Joint Secretary – Marketing and newly appointed Joint Secretary in the Ministry Mr. Apurva Chandra, IAS (MH, 1988) may get the assignment of Joint Secretary – Refinery.

Ms. Renuka Kumar to join GOI on deputation?

It is tipped that Ms. Renuka Kumar, IAS (UP, 1987) is being considered for appointment as Joint Secretary in some Ministry in the Government of India and if appointed may join Central Government on deputation.

Will Mr. Rajiv Yadav become Minister (Economic) in the High Commission of India, UK?

For appointment as Minister (Economic) in the High Commission of India at United Kingdom under the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry vice Mr. S. Jagadeesan (GJ, 1980), the name of Mr. Rajiv Yadav, IAS (AM, 1981) was almost final but for due to some technical reasons, Mr. Yadav may not be given this assignment but a final call on the issue has not yet been taken, sources informed.

Mr. A. C. Mohandoss may join Ministry of Defence

The name of Mr. A. Chittranjan Mohandoss, IAS (TN, 1995) is believed to be in consideration for appointment for his next assignment in the Ministry of Defence.

Mr. A. K. R. Parmar may become Director, Health & Family Welfare

The name of Mr. Ashok Kumar Ranchhodbhai Parmar, IAS (JK, 1992) is almost final for appointment as Director in the Department of Health and Family Welfare and he is likely to join at the Centre on deputation, sources informed. The post was held earlier by Dr. Asha Thomas, IAS (KL, 1988) who proceeded for study leave in the month of July.

Mr. S. Das appointed J. S., Budget

Mr. Shaktikanta Das, IAS (TN, 1980), who joined as Joint Secretary in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance on deputation in November, 2008 has been appointed Joint Secretary (Budget) in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance.

Mr. Rajesh Verma appointed CVO, REC

Mr. Rajesh Verma, IAS (OR, 1987), Joint Secretary & F A in the Ministry of Power has been appointed Chief Vigilance Officer, Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) under the Ministry of Power.

Mr. Sudhir Bhargava appointed J. S., Fertilizers

Mr. Sudhir Bhargava, IAS (RJ, 1979) has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers. The earlier incumbent to the post, Mr. V. Chhiber, IAS (MT, 1978) was elevated and appointed Additional Secretary and FA in the Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport & Highways.

Ms. B. Rajendran may be appointed Regional Director, SSC

According to sources, Ms. Bhagyadevi Rajendran, IRS (C&CE, 1989) is being considered for appointment as Regional Director, Staff selection Commission (SSC) under the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances.

Who will be appointed Director, Rural Development?

The post of Director in the Department of Rural Development, ministry of Rural Development held earlier by Mr. S. K. G. Rahate, IAS (JH, 1990) has fallen vacant following the appointment of Mr. Rahate as Private Secretary to the Minister of State for Food Processing Industries (Independent Charge), Government of India. It is tipped that some IAS officer of 1995 batch is in consideration for this post.

Mr. Kamal Bhagat may become Director, U. P. S. C.

According to sources, the name of Mr. Kamal Bhagat, Indian Telecom Service (1990) is almost final for appointment as Director in the Union Public Service Commission (U. P. S. C.). The post was held earlier by Mr. M. P. Tangirala, IP&TA&FS, who proceeded for training in July, 2008.

Who will succeed Mr. S. C. Barmma?

Who will succeed Mr. S. C. Barmma, Indian Postal Service (1987) as Director in the Department of Defence? Mr. Bramma is going to join training course this month.

Mr. Rajesh Kumar may succeed Mr. Jitesh Khosla

Mr. Jitesh Khosla, IAS (AM, 1979), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs will complete his central deputation tenure on 20th January, 2009. According to sources, Mr. Rajesh Kumar, IAS (MT, 1988), Private Secretary to the Minister of Road Transport and Highways may be appointed as the next Joint Secretary, Corporate Affairs in place of Mr. Khosla.

Ms. Ritika Bhatia may get new assignment soon

Ms. Ritika Bhatia, IA&AS (1996) is tipped to be in consideration for appointment as Director in the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances. The post was held earlier by Mr. Alok Ranjan, Indian Civil Accounts Service officer.

Mr. Ramesh Chander appointed Ambassador to Belarus

Mr. Ramesh Chander, Consul General of India in Edinburgh has been appointed as the next India’s Ambassador to Belarus.

Who will succeed Ms. V. Upadhyaya?

Who will succeed Ms. Veena Upadhyaya, IAS (UP, 1976) as Advisor, Inter-state Council Secretariat in the Ministry of Home Affairs. The post is equivalent to the rank of Additional Secretary and Ms. Upadhyaya is there till 21st January, 2009. According to sources, Mr. K. N. Srivastava, IAS (KN, 1978), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Mr. Virendra Narayan Gaur, IAS (NL, 1978), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, who have empanelled in the rank of Additional Secretary are the two conteders for the post.

Mr. Alok Shukla may be appointed DEC, Election Commission of India

The name of Mr. Alok Shukla, IAS (CG, 1986) is almost final for appointment as Deputy Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India and he may join there soon on deputation, sources informed. The post has fallen vacant following the elevation of Mr. R. Bhattacharya, IAS (AP, 1978) as additional Secretary in the Government of India.

Mr. Abhishek Singh to become Director, IT?

Is Mr. Abhishek Singh, IAS (NL, 1995) joining his next assignment with the Government of India on deputation? It is tipped that his name is in consideration for appointment as Director in the Ministry of Information & Technology. The post of Director was created in the month of April, 2008.

Mr. R. K. Srivastava may succeed Mr. Bimal Julka

The name of Mr. Ravindra Kumar Srivastava, IAS (JH, 1984) is doing rounds for appointment as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Defence in place of Mr. Bimal Julka, IAS (MP, 1979), Joint Secretary, Defence on completion of his extended central deputation tenure on 28th March, 2009.

Mr. Keshav Chandra may join GOI

Mr. Keshav Chandra, IAS (UT, 1995) is tipped to be in consideration for appointment as Director in some Ministry in the Government of India and his name is almost final for it.

Appointment of Director, HRD

Mr. Khilli Ram Meena, IAS (UT, 1993) was appointed as Private Secretary to the Minister of Water Resources in July, 2008. Prior to his appointment as P. S. to the Minister of Water Resources, he was serving as Director in the Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) and the post has fallen vacant since then and according to sources the name of an officer to be appointed on the vacant position is yet to be decided.

Mr. Kamal Bhagat may be appointed Director, U. P. S. C.

According to sources, the name of Mr. Kamal Bhagat, Indian Telecom Service (1990) is being considered for appointment as Director in the Union Public Service Commission (U. P. S. C.).

Mr. A. C. Mohandoss may join Ministry of Defence

The name of Mr. A. Chittranjan Mohandoss, IAS (TN, 1995) is believed to be in consideration for appointment for his next assignment in the Ministry of Defence.

Mr. Pradeep Kumar to join IIFCL

Mr. Pardeep Kumar, CIT, Appeals – II, Lucknow is likely to join on deputation as Whole Time Director on the board of India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) under the Department of Financial Services.

Three DCITs to be posted as OSDs in CBDT

Three Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax of Delhi region, Mr. Snajay Kumar Lal, Mr. Pradeep Kumar Meel and Mr. Sanjay Pandey are going to be posted as OSDs in ITA – II, ITJ – I and FT & TR – II divisions of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), respectively.

Mr. A. S. Gill may be consider to be appointed as next DG, CRPF

According to sources, the name of Mr. A. S. Gill, IPS (RJ, 1972) may be considered by the Ministry of Home for appointment as the next Director General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

Ms. Renuka Kumar to join GOI on deputation?

It is tipped that Ms. Renuka Kumar, IAS (UP, 1987) is being considered for appointment as Joint Secretary in some Ministry in the Government of India and if appointed may join Central Government on deputation.

Mr. Rajesh Kumar may succeed Mr. Jitesh Khosla

Mr. Jitesh Khosla, IAS (AM, 1979), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs will complete his central deputation tenure on 20th January, 2009. According to sources, Mr. Rajesh Kumar, IAS (MT, 1988), Private Secretary to the Minister of Road Transport and Highways may be appointed as the next Joint Secretary, Corporate Affairs in place of Mr. Khosla.

Appointment of J. S., HRD

Ms. Vrinda Sarup, IAS (UP, 1981), Joint secretary in the Department of School Education and Literacy will complete her extended tenure on 05th March, 2009 and according to sources the name of an officer to succeed her is yet to be decided.

Who will be appointed DEC, Election Commission of India?

Who will be appointed as Deputy Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India? The post has fallen vacant following the elevation of Mr. R. Bhattacharya, IAS (AP, 1978) as additional Secretary in the Government of India. It is tipped that some IAS officer of Chattisgarh cadre is being considered for this post.

Mr. Abhishek Singh may join GOI

Mr. Abhishek Singh, IAS (NL, 1995) is tipped to be in consideration for appointment as Director in some Ministry in the Government of India and his name is almost final for it.

Mr. K. Joseph Francis appointed first Ambassador to Mali

Mr. K. Joseph Francis, Minister (Political) in Embassy of India at Brussels has been appointed as the first India’s resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Mali.

Four IPS officers of 1975 batch empanelled as ADG

Four IPS officers of 1975 batch have been empanelled in the rank of Additional Director General or equivalent in the Government of India. The officers who have been empanelled are;

1. Mr. Anil Kaushik, IPS (PB, 1975),
2. Mr. Vikram Chandra Goel, IPS (UP, 1975),
3. Mr. Vibhuti Narain Rai, IPS (UP, 1975) and
4. Mr. Bidhan Chandra Nayak, IPS (UP, 1975).

Empanelment of IPS officers of 1976 batch

The empanelment of Indian Police Service officers of 1976 batch in the level of Additional Director General or equivalent in the Government of India has taken place. The twenty seven officers who have empanelled are;

1. Subhash Joshi, Uttarakhand,

2. Ashok Kumar Bhan, JK,

3. Praveen Mahendru, Chattisgarh,

4. Bharat Vir Wanchoo, West Bengal,

5. K. N. Sharma, Gujrat,

6. Jyoti Swarup Pandey, Uttarakhand,

7. Mahavir Singh Bali, Uttar Pradesh,

8. M. M. Praharaj, Orissa,

9. D. Shivanandan, Maharashtra,

10. V. Rajagopal, UT,

11. Renuka Muttoo, Uttarakhand,

12. Satyavrat Bansal, Uttarakhand,

13. S. K. Upadhyay, Tamil Nadu,

14. D. V. Guruprasad, Karnataka.

15. Shitla Prasad Srivastava, Uttar Pradesh,

16. Naparajit Mukherjee, West Bengal,

17. Neeraj Kumar, UT,

18. Balwinder Singh, Andhra Pradesh,

19. Manjari Jaruhar, Jharkhand,

20. Atul, Uttar Pradesh,

21. Udyan Parmar, Uttar Pradesh,

22. Yashovardhan Azad, Madhya Pradesh,

23. Anirudh Uppal, Himachal Pradesh,

24. Alaxander Daniel, Uttar Pradesh,

25. Ravindra Narayanan Ravi, Kerala,

26. K Subramanyam, Maharashtra,

27. Harish Chandra Meena, Rajasthan.


Appointment of Deputy Governor, RBI

The appointment of new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in place of Mr. V. Leeladhar, who retired in the early of December, 2008, which supposed to be finalised on 05th January, is likely to be decided now on 12th January, 2009. According to sources, Mr. T. S. Narayanasami, Chairman and Managing Director of Bank of India is the most probable contender to be appointed as Deputy Governor, RBI.

Dr. Prajapati Trivedi appointed Secretary & Chairman, NACWC

Dr. Prajapati Trivedi has been appointed Secretary and Chairman, National Authority for Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC) in the Cabinet Secretariat.

Will Mr. Rajiv Yadav become Minister (Economic) in the High Commission of India, UK?

For appointment as Minister (Economic) in the High Commission of India at United Kingdom under the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry vice Mr. S. Jagadeesan (GJ, 1980), the name of Mr. Rajiv Yadav, IAS (AM, 1981) was almost final but for due to some technical reasons, Mr. Yadav may not be given this assignment but a final call on the issue has not yet been taken, sources informed.

Mr. A. C. Mohandoss may join Ministry of Defence

The name of Mr. A. Chittranjan Mohandoss, IAS (TN, 1995) is believed to be in consideration for appointment for his next assignment in the Ministry of Defence.

Mr. A. K. R. Parmar may become Director, Health & Family Welfare

The name of Mr. Ashok Kumar Ranchhodbhai Parmar, IAS (JK, 1992) is almost final for appointment as Director in the Department of Health and Family Welfare and he is likely to join at the Centre on deputation, sources informed. The post was held earlier by Dr. Asha Thomas, IAS (KL, 1988) who proceeded for study leave in the month of July.

Mr. L. K. Jha appointed J. S., Home

Mr. Lokesh Dutt Jha, IAS (JK, 1986) has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs on the post held earlier by Mr. Dinesh Singh, IAS (UP, 1982). Mr. Singh repatriated back prematurely to his parent cadre in October, 2008.

Mr. V. S. Madan appointed J. S., Culture

Mr. Vijay Shankar Madan, IAS (UT, 1981), Additional Director General, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in the level of Joint Secretary has been appointed Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Culture on lateral shift basis.

Mr. Angshuman appointed Dy. Secretray, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises

Mr. Angshuman Dey, IFS (MT, 1997) has been appointed Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises. The post was held earlier by Mr. S. Narayanan, IFS (HY, 1997) who was shifted as Deputy Conservator of Forests level in the Wildlife Crime Control bureau, Chennai, Ministry of Environment Forests in the month of September, 2008.

Mr. Shiv Ratan appointed Dy. Secretary, Overseas Indian Affairs

Mr. Shiv Ratan, Indian Telecom Service (1995) has been appointed Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs. The post was held earlier by Mr. T. Q. Mohammad, Indian postal Service (1994), who was appointed as Advisor for Afghanistan in the month of February, 2008.

Mr. Rakesh Saini appointed ED, Tea Board

Mr. Rakesh Saini, IDSE (1987) has been appointed Executive Director, Tea Board under the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. The post was lying vacant following the completion of tenure of Mr. Chandrajit Saikia, IRPS (1989), the earlier incumbent.

Mr. R. K. Tandon appointed MD, IRCTC

We carried a story on the delay in the appointment of Managing Director of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (Why the appointment of MD, IRCTC is being delayed?) on 19th December, 2008 and raised the concerns of improper functioning of the organisation in the absence of a regular incumbent to the voiced the officials. Following this, Mr. R. K. Tandon, IRTS, whose name was doing rounds for quite some time to become MD, IRCTC has been appointed by the Government on the post being looked after as an additional charge by Dr. Nalin Singhal, Director - Tourism and Marketing (DTM), IRCTC.

Appointment of Deputy Governor, RBI

The appointment of new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in place of Mr. V. Leeladhar, who retired in the early of December, 2008, is likely to be decided on 05th January, 2009. According to sources, Mr. T. S. Narayanasami, Chairman and Managing Director of Bank of India is the most probable contender to be appointed as Deputy Governor, RBI.

Mr. R. K. Srivastava may succeed Mr. Bimal Julka

The name of Mr. Ravindra Kumar Srivastava, IAS (JH, 1984) is doing rounds for appointment as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Defence in place of Mr. Bimal Julka, IAS (MP, 1979), Joint Secretary, Defence on completion of his extended central deputation tenure on 28th March, 2009.

Mr. Alok Shukla may join GOI

Mr. Alok Shukla, IAS (CG, 1986) is tipped to be in consideration for his next assignment in the level of Joint secretary in the Central Government and if selected may join Government of India soon on deputation.

Mr. A. Purkayastha to become J. S., Agriculture & Cooperation

The name of Mr. Atanu Purkayastha, IAS (WB, 1983) has been cleared by the competent authorities for appointment as Joint Secretary in the Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture. Mr. Gokul Chandra Pati, IAS (OR, 1978), the earlier incumbent to the post, was elevated as Additional Secretary there.

Mr. S. K. Bagade to become Director, Economic Affairs?

The name of Mr. Surendra Kumar Bagade, IAS (MH, 1993) is tipped to be in consideration for appointment as Director in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance. The earlier incumbent to the post, Ms. Manisha Sensarma, Indian Economic service (1995) left to join training course in July, 2008.

Appointment of Director, Ministry of IT

A new post of Director was created in the Ministry of Information & Technology in the month of April, 2008. According to sources, an IAS officer of 1995 has been finalised to be appointed on this post.

Mr. Puneet Kansal may be appointed Director (Finance), NACO

Mr. Puneet Kansal, IAS (SK, 1996) is in consideration for appointment as Director (Finance) in the National Aids Control Organisation (NACO), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, sources informed. The post was held earlier by Mr. Suresh Kumar Sepuri, IAS (WB, 1988), who was elevated and appointed on the newly created post of Advisor, National Disaster Management Authority, Ministry of Home Affairs in the rank of Joint Secretary.

Mr. D. Basu to become Director Bridge & Roof Company

Mr. D. Basu, General Manager (South), B&R is likely to become Director (Project Management), Bridge & Roof Company (India) Limited (B&R), Kolkata, his name his been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).

Appointment of Director, Food & Public Distribution

Following the appointment of Mr. Santosh kumar, IAS (MH, 1994) as Private Secretary to the Union Minister of Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution in October, 2008, the post of Director in the Department of Food & Public Distribution held by him has fallen vacant. Who will be appointe don this post?

Mr. Ramesh Tiwari may be appointed Director, HRD

The name of Mr. Ramesh Tiwari, IAS (UT, 1999) is said to be in consideration for appointment as Director in the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Human Resources Development. The name of Mr. Tenkasi S. Jawahar, IAS (TN, 1990) too did rounds in the past for appointment on this post, which is lying vacant following the joining of APPPA course by Ms. Richa Sharma, IAS (CG, 1994), the earlier incumbent to the post.