Friday, January 16, 2009
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.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Mr. G. K. Pillai may become the next Home Secretary
Following the series of mishappenings in the country and consequent changes in the Union Cabinet, it is being speculated that the present Home Secretary, Mr. Madhukar Gupta, IAS (UL, 1971) may have to go in order to make way for a new Home Secretary even before completion his tenure. According to sources, amongst the few names to succeed Mr. Gupta as new Home Secretary, Mr. Gopal Krishna Pillai, IAS (KL, 1972), Secretary, Department of Commerce in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is tipped as the most probable contender.
Ms. Smita Nagaraj may be appointed J. S., Defence
Ms. Smita Nagaraj, IAS (TN, 1984) may be appointed as Joint Secretary in the Department of Defence. The post has fallen vacant on appointment of Mr. Chaman Kumar, IAS 9GJ, 1978), the earlier incumbent to the post, as Additional Secretary & FA in the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture.
Mr. Upendra Tripathy to be J. S., Minority Affairs?
The name of Mr. Upendra Tripathy, IAS (KN, 1980) is almost final for appointment as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Minority Affairs. The post was held earlier by Mr. Pradeep Sen, IAS (RJ, 1982) and was vacated by him in the month of May, 2008.
Mr. V. K. Joshi gets additional charge of DG, CISF
Mr. V. K. Joshi, IPS (BH, 1971), Director General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been given the additional charge of the post of Director General of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
Mr. Manoj Kumar to be empanelled as J. S. in GOI?
According to sources, Mr. Manoj Kumar, IAS (HP, 1988) has been recommended by the CSB for empanelment for holding the post of Joint secretary or equivalent in the Government of India.
Mr. R. K. Singh gets further extension
Mr. Rajesh Kumar Singh, IAS (MT, 1985), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, whose extended tenure was till 19th November, 2008 has been given further extension upto 31st January, 2009.
Mr. A. Purkayastha may join GOI
It is tipped that Mr. Atanu Purkayastha, IAS (WB, 1983) may soon be appointed as Joint Secretary in some Ministry in the Central Government.
Who will be appointed Representative, ICAO?
Dr. Syed Naseem Ahmad Zaidi, IAS (UP, 1976), who was posted as India’s Representative to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) at Montreal, Canada has been appointed as new Director-General, Civil Aviation in the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Who will be appointed as India’s new Representative to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)?
Appointment of J. S., Agriculture & Cooperation
Who will be appointed as Joint Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Cooperation in the Ministry of Agriculture? Mr. Gokul Chandra Pati, IAS (OR, 1978), the earlier incumbent to the post, was elevated as Additional Secretary there.
Mr. Ambuj sharma appointed J. S., Heavy Industries
Mr. Ambuj Sharma, IAS (TN, 1983) has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Department of Heavy Industries, Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises. The post was held earlier by Mr. Arun Singhal, IAS (UP, 1987) who was appointed as Chief Vigilance Officer, Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
