Monday, January 19, 2009
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.
Friday, January 16, 2009
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.
Monday, January 12, 2009
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.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Mr. V. S. Sampath appointed Power Secretary
The position of next Secretary, Ministry of Power which had several names making rounds as probable has finally gone to Mr. V. S. Sampath, IAS (AP, 1973), Secretary in the Department of Chemicals & Petro Chemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers. Mr. Anil Razdan, IAS (HY, 1973), the present Secretary, Ministry of Power is superannuating on the last day of year 2008.
Mr. P. J. Thomas appointed Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs
Mr. P. J. Thomas, IAS (KL, 1973), Chief Secretary of Kerala has been appointed next Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs. The present Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs Ms. Rekha Bhargava, IAS (MP, 1973) is superannuating on 31st December, 2008.
Mr. Bijoy Chatterjee appointed Secretary, Chemicals & Petro Chemicals
Mr. Bijoy Chatterjee, IAS (WB, 1973) has been appointed as the next Secretary in the Department of Chemicals & Petro Chemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers. The present Secretary, Department of Chemicals & Petro Chemicals is being shifted to succeed Mr. Anil Razdan, IAS (HY, 1973) as next Power Secretary.
Mr. A. K. Seth appointed Secretary, (PG & Coordination)
Mr. Ajit Kumar Seth, IAS (UP, 1974) has been appointed as the next Secretary, (PG & Coordination) in the Cabinet Secretariat. Ms. Renuka Viswanathan, IAS (KN, 1971), Secretary (PG & Coordination) in the Cabinet Secretariat will superannuate on 31st December, 2008.
The panel for J. S., Corporate Affairs scrapped?
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, the panel for appointment of an officer as Joint Secretary, Corporate Affairs in place of Mr. Khosla has been scrapped.
Transfer of IAS officers in UP
Two IAS officers have been given new assignment in Uttar Pradesh. Mr. Navtej Singh, IAS (UP, 1982), Commissioner, Kanpur has been appointed as Principal Secretary, Social Welfare. Mr. Dinesh Singh, IAS (UP, 1982), who previously was serving as Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs at Centre and was on wait following his premature repatriation to his parent cadre of Uttar Pradesh in October, 2008 will succeed Mr. Navtej Singh as new Commissioner of Kanpur.
Mr. Pradeep Kumar appointed Ambassador to Chile
Mr. Pradeep Kumar, at present, serving as OSD at headquarters has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to Chile.
Mr. M. Narayanan to be promoted
The proposal for promotion of Mr. M. Narayanan, DIG, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on purely ad-hoc basis, in relaxation of the eligibility criterion prescribed in the relevant Recruitment Rules, has been approved by the ACC.
Ms. S. Kutty appointed A. S., U. P. S. C.
Ms. Sanjeevanee Kutty, IAS (MH, 1983) has been appointed as Additional Secretary in the Union Public Service Commission. The position is equivalent to the rank of Joint Secretary. The earlier incumbent to the post, Mr. Dillip Kumar Samantaray, IAS (MP, 1982) was appointed as the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
Ms. Smita Nagaraj appointed J. S., Defence
Ms. Smita Nagaraj, IAS (TN, 1984) has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Department of Defence. The post has fallen vacant on appointment of Mr. Chaman Kumar, IAS (GJ, 1978), the earlier incumbent to the post, as Additional Secretary & FA in the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture.
Mr. Deepak Trivedi appointed Principal Commissioner, DDA
Mr. Deepak Trivedi, IAS (UP, 1985) has been appointed as Principal Commissioner in the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Ministry of Urban Development. The post was created in the month of June, 2008.
Mr. P. H. Kurian appointed Controller General, PDTM
Mr. P. H. Kurian, IAS (KL, 1986) has been appointed Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM). The position is equivalent to the rank of Joint secretary and based at Mumbai under the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce.
