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.
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.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Mr. A. P. Singh may join CBI?
It is tipped that Mr. A. P. Singh, IPS (JH, 1974) may be considered for appointment as Special Director in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Who will be the next Secretary, Textiles?
Mr. Arvind Kumar Singh, IAS (MP, 1972), Secretary, Ministry of Textiles is superannuating on 31st January, 2009. Who will be appointed as successor to Mr. Singh on this post? Several names are doing rounds for this post and according to our information, the post is likely to go to some IAS officer of 1975 batch.
Mr. S. C. Sinha appointed Additional Director, CBI
Mr. S. C. Sinha, IPS (HY, 1975) has been appointed as Additional Director, Central Bureau of Investigation. It is being tipped that Mr. Sinha, who has previously worked in the CBI, may be given responsibility of Economic Offence Wing in the CBI.
Mr. C. Chandramouli appointed RGI
Mr. C. Chandramouli, IAS (TN, 1985) has been appointed as the next Registrar General under the Registrar General of India, Ministry of Home Affairs. Mr. Devender Kumar Sikri, IAS (GJ, 1975), the present incumbent to the post is likely to be shifted to some other responsibility. Mr. Sikri who joined this assignment at Joint Secretary level has been elevated to the rank of Secretary.
Mr. S. K. Panda appointed J. S., AYUSH
Mr. Sanjay Kumar Panda, IAS (MT, 1980) has been appointed Joint Secretary in the Department of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Mr. Verghese Samuel, IAS (JK, 1976), the earlier incumbent to the post, went back to his parent cadre of Jammu and Kashmir, prematurely.
Mr. A. K. R. Parmar may join GOI
The name of Mr. Ashok Kumar Ranchhodbhai Parmar, IAS (JK, 1992) is almost final for appointment as Director in some Department in the Government of India and he is likely to join at the Centre on deputation, sources informed.
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.
Appointment of Director, Health & Family Welfare
Who will be appointed as Director in the Department of Health and Family Welfare? The post was held earlier by Dr. Asha Thomas, IAS (KL, 1988) who proceeded for study leave in the month of July.
Additional charge to CCIT & CITs
From 01st January, 2009, Mr. Vinod Khurana, CCIT- VIII, Kolkata will hold the additional charge of CCIT, Guwahati in place of Mr. Vineet Sahai following his superannuation, Mr. T. M. Das, CIT (CO), Guwahati will hold the additional charge of CIT-I, Guwahati in place of Mr. P. K. Dev Verman on his superannuation and Mr. A. K. SInha, CIT (TDS) will hold the additional charge of CIT-II, Guwahati in place of Mr. N. L. Mao on his superannuation.
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.
