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.
Friday, January 2, 2009
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.
