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 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.
