Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Ms. Anshu Vaish appointed Secretary, School Education & Literacy

Ms. Anshu Vaish, IAS (MP, 1975), Director General of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ministry of Culture has been appointed as next Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy in the Ministry of Human Resources Development. The present Secretary, Mr. Arun Kumar Rath, IAS (JH, 1973) is superannuating on 31st January, 2009.

Mr. K. N. Srivastava to Ms. Anshu Vaish

Mr. K. N. Srivastava, IAS (KN, 1978), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation will succeed Ms. Anshu Vaish, IAS (MP, 1975) as the next Director General of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ministry of Culture. Mr. Srivastava’s position as DG, ASI will be equivalent to the rank of Additional Secretary in the GOI.

Mr. V. N. Gaur to be appointed Advisor, Inter-state Council Secretariat?

It is tipped that Mr. Virendra Narayan Gaur, IAS (NL, 1978), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, who is empanelled in the level of Additional Secretary in the GOI is the most likely candidate to be appointed as the next Advisor, Inter-state Council Secretariat in the Ministry of Home Affairs. The present incumbent to the post, Ms. Veena Upadhyaya, IAS (UP, 1976) is there till 21st January, 2009.

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 two-three high profile officers is doing rounds.

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, which supposed to be finalised on 12th January, 2009 is likely to be decided now on 15th January, 2009. According to sources, Mr. T. S. Narayanasami, Chairman and Managing Director of Bank of India, Dr. K. C. Chakrabarty, Chairman and Managing Director of Punjab National Bank and Mr. Mr. Yogesh Agarwal, Chairman and Managing Director of IDBI Bank are the three strong contenders for the post.

Reshuffle in the assignments of Joint Secretaries in Ministry of Petroleum likely

It is tipped that the assignments of Joint Secretaries in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural gas may be interchanged. According to sources, Mr. D N Narasimha Raju, IAS (KN, 1984), Joint Secretary – Marketing in the Ministry may be given the responsibility of Joint secretary – Exploration, Mr. Laxmi Narayan Gupta, IAS (OR, 1986), Joint Secretary – Refinery may get the new role of Joint Secretary – Marketing and newly appointed Joint Secretary in the Ministry Mr. Apurva Chandra, IAS (MH, 1988) may get the assignment of Joint Secretary – Refinery.

Ms. Renuka Kumar to join GOI on deputation?

It is tipped that Ms. Renuka Kumar, IAS (UP, 1987) is being considered for appointment as Joint Secretary in some Ministry in the Government of India and if appointed may join Central Government on deputation.

Will Mr. Rajiv Yadav become Minister (Economic) in the High Commission of India, UK?

For appointment as Minister (Economic) in the High Commission of India at United Kingdom under the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry vice Mr. S. Jagadeesan (GJ, 1980), the name of Mr. Rajiv Yadav, IAS (AM, 1981) was almost final but for due to some technical reasons, Mr. Yadav may not be given this assignment but a final call on the issue has not yet been taken, sources informed.

Mr. A. C. Mohandoss may join Ministry of Defence

The name of Mr. A. Chittranjan Mohandoss, IAS (TN, 1995) is believed to be in consideration for appointment for his next assignment in the Ministry of Defence.

Mr. A. K. R. Parmar may become Director, Health & Family Welfare

The name of Mr. Ashok Kumar Ranchhodbhai Parmar, IAS (JK, 1992) is almost final for appointment as Director in the Department of Health and Family Welfare and he is likely to join at the Centre on deputation, sources informed. The post was held earlier by Dr. Asha Thomas, IAS (KL, 1988) who proceeded for study leave in the month of July.

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.

Friday, January 9, 2009

Who will succeed Ms. V. Upadhyaya?

Who will succeed Ms. Veena Upadhyaya, IAS (UP, 1976) as Advisor, Inter-state Council Secretariat in the Ministry of Home Affairs. The post is equivalent to the rank of Additional Secretary and Ms. Upadhyaya is there till 21st January, 2009. According to sources, Mr. K. N. Srivastava, IAS (KN, 1978), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Mr. Virendra Narayan Gaur, IAS (NL, 1978), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, who have empanelled in the rank of Additional Secretary are the two conteders for the post.

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. 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.

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. Keshav Chandra may join GOI

Mr. Keshav Chandra, IAS (UT, 1995) is tipped to be in consideration for appointment as Director in some Ministry in the Government of India and his name is almost final for it.

Appointment of Director, HRD

Mr. Khilli Ram Meena, IAS (UT, 1993) was appointed as Private Secretary to the Minister of Water Resources in July, 2008. Prior to his appointment as P. S. to the Minister of Water Resources, he was serving as Director in the Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) and the post has fallen vacant since then and according to sources the name of an officer to be appointed on the vacant position is yet to be decided.

Mr. Kamal Bhagat may be appointed Director, U. P. S. C.

According to sources, the name of Mr. Kamal Bhagat, Indian Telecom Service (1990) is being considered for appointment as Director in the Union Public Service Commission (U. P. S. C.).

Mr. A. C. Mohandoss may join Ministry of Defence

The name of Mr. A. Chittranjan Mohandoss, IAS (TN, 1995) is believed to be in consideration for appointment for his next assignment in the Ministry of Defence.

Mr. Pradeep Kumar to join IIFCL

Mr. Pardeep Kumar, CIT, Appeals – II, Lucknow is likely to join on deputation as Whole Time Director on the board of India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) under the Department of Financial Services.

Three DCITs to be posted as OSDs in CBDT

Three Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax of Delhi region, Mr. Snajay Kumar Lal, Mr. Pradeep Kumar Meel and Mr. Sanjay Pandey are going to be posted as OSDs in ITA – II, ITJ – I and FT & TR – II divisions of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), respectively.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Mr. A. S. Gill may be consider to be appointed as next DG, CRPF

According to sources, the name of Mr. A. S. Gill, IPS (RJ, 1972) may be considered by the Ministry of Home for appointment as the next Director General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

Ms. Renuka Kumar to join GOI on deputation?

It is tipped that Ms. Renuka Kumar, IAS (UP, 1987) is being considered for appointment as Joint Secretary in some Ministry in the Government of India and if appointed may join Central Government on deputation.

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.

Appointment of J. S., HRD

Ms. Vrinda Sarup, IAS (UP, 1981), Joint secretary in the Department of School Education and Literacy will complete her extended tenure on 05th March, 2009 and according to sources the name of an officer to succeed her is yet to be decided.

Who will be appointed DEC, Election Commission of India?

Who will be appointed as Deputy Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India? The post has fallen vacant following the elevation of Mr. R. Bhattacharya, IAS (AP, 1978) as additional Secretary in the Government of India. It is tipped that some IAS officer of Chattisgarh cadre is being considered for this post.

Mr. Abhishek Singh may join GOI

Mr. Abhishek Singh, IAS (NL, 1995) is tipped to be in consideration for appointment as Director in some Ministry in the Government of India and his name is almost final for it.

Mr. K. Joseph Francis appointed first Ambassador to Mali

Mr. K. Joseph Francis, Minister (Political) in Embassy of India at Brussels has been appointed as the first India’s resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Mali.

Four IPS officers of 1975 batch empanelled as ADG

Four IPS officers of 1975 batch have been empanelled in the rank of Additional Director General or equivalent in the Government of India. The officers who have been empanelled are;

1. Mr. Anil Kaushik, IPS (PB, 1975),
2. Mr. Vikram Chandra Goel, IPS (UP, 1975),
3. Mr. Vibhuti Narain Rai, IPS (UP, 1975) and
4. Mr. Bidhan Chandra Nayak, IPS (UP, 1975).

Empanelment of IPS officers of 1976 batch

The empanelment of Indian Police Service officers of 1976 batch in the level of Additional Director General or equivalent in the Government of India has taken place. The twenty seven officers who have empanelled are;

1. Subhash Joshi, Uttarakhand,

2. Ashok Kumar Bhan, JK,

3. Praveen Mahendru, Chattisgarh,

4. Bharat Vir Wanchoo, West Bengal,

5. K. N. Sharma, Gujrat,

6. Jyoti Swarup Pandey, Uttarakhand,

7. Mahavir Singh Bali, Uttar Pradesh,

8. M. M. Praharaj, Orissa,

9. D. Shivanandan, Maharashtra,

10. V. Rajagopal, UT,

11. Renuka Muttoo, Uttarakhand,

12. Satyavrat Bansal, Uttarakhand,

13. S. K. Upadhyay, Tamil Nadu,

14. D. V. Guruprasad, Karnataka.

15. Shitla Prasad Srivastava, Uttar Pradesh,

16. Naparajit Mukherjee, West Bengal,

17. Neeraj Kumar, UT,

18. Balwinder Singh, Andhra Pradesh,

19. Manjari Jaruhar, Jharkhand,

20. Atul, Uttar Pradesh,

21. Udyan Parmar, Uttar Pradesh,

22. Yashovardhan Azad, Madhya Pradesh,

23. Anirudh Uppal, Himachal Pradesh,

24. Alaxander Daniel, Uttar Pradesh,

25. Ravindra Narayanan Ravi, Kerala,

26. K Subramanyam, Maharashtra,

27. Harish Chandra Meena, Rajasthan.


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, which supposed to be finalised on 05th January, is likely to be decided now on 12th 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.

Monday, January 5, 2009

Dr. Prajapati Trivedi appointed Secretary & Chairman, NACWC

Dr. Prajapati Trivedi has been appointed Secretary and Chairman, National Authority for Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC) in the Cabinet Secretariat.

Will Mr. Rajiv Yadav become Minister (Economic) in the High Commission of India, UK?

For appointment as Minister (Economic) in the High Commission of India at United Kingdom under the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry vice Mr. S. Jagadeesan (GJ, 1980), the name of Mr. Rajiv Yadav, IAS (AM, 1981) was almost final but for due to some technical reasons, Mr. Yadav may not be given this assignment but a final call on the issue has not yet been taken, sources informed.

Mr. A. C. Mohandoss may join Ministry of Defence

The name of Mr. A. Chittranjan Mohandoss, IAS (TN, 1995) is believed to be in consideration for appointment for his next assignment in the Ministry of Defence.

Mr. A. K. R. Parmar may become Director, Health & Family Welfare

The name of Mr. Ashok Kumar Ranchhodbhai Parmar, IAS (JK, 1992) is almost final for appointment as Director in the Department of Health and Family Welfare and he is likely to join at the Centre on deputation, sources informed. The post was held earlier by Dr. Asha Thomas, IAS (KL, 1988) who proceeded for study leave in the month of July.

Mr. L. K. Jha appointed J. S., Home

Mr. Lokesh Dutt Jha, IAS (JK, 1986) has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs on the post held earlier by Mr. Dinesh Singh, IAS (UP, 1982). Mr. Singh repatriated back prematurely to his parent cadre in October, 2008.

Mr. V. S. Madan appointed J. S., Culture

Mr. Vijay Shankar Madan, IAS (UT, 1981), Additional Director General, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in the level of Joint Secretary has been appointed Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Culture on lateral shift basis.

Mr. Angshuman appointed Dy. Secretray, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises

Mr. Angshuman Dey, IFS (MT, 1997) has been appointed Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises. The post was held earlier by Mr. S. Narayanan, IFS (HY, 1997) who was shifted as Deputy Conservator of Forests level in the Wildlife Crime Control bureau, Chennai, Ministry of Environment Forests in the month of September, 2008.

Mr. Shiv Ratan appointed Dy. Secretary, Overseas Indian Affairs

Mr. Shiv Ratan, Indian Telecom Service (1995) has been appointed Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs. The post was held earlier by Mr. T. Q. Mohammad, Indian postal Service (1994), who was appointed as Advisor for Afghanistan in the month of February, 2008.

Mr. Rakesh Saini appointed ED, Tea Board

Mr. Rakesh Saini, IDSE (1987) has been appointed Executive Director, Tea Board under the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. The post was lying vacant following the completion of tenure of Mr. Chandrajit Saikia, IRPS (1989), the earlier incumbent.

Mr. R. K. Tandon appointed MD, IRCTC

We carried a story on the delay in the appointment of Managing Director of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (Why the appointment of MD, IRCTC is being delayed?) on 19th December, 2008 and raised the concerns of improper functioning of the organisation in the absence of a regular incumbent to the voiced the officials. Following this, Mr. R. K. Tandon, IRTS, whose name was doing rounds for quite some time to become MD, IRCTC has been appointed by the Government on the post being looked after as an additional charge by Dr. Nalin Singhal, Director - Tourism and Marketing (DTM), IRCTC.

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.

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Mr. B. V. Wanchoo is Director, SPG

Mr. Bharat Vir Wanchoo, IPS (WB, 1976), who was serving as Officiating Director, SPG has been made Director, SPG in the rank equivalent to Additional Director General.

Mr. Rajesh Verma next CVO, REL?

It is tipped that the name of Mr. Rajesh Verma, IAS (OR, 1987), Joint Secretary & F A, Ministry of Power is almost final for appointment as next Chief Vigilance Officer, Rural Electrifications Limited under the Ministry of Power.

Mr. R. Sridharan may become CMD, Central Bank of India

Mr. R. Sridharan, Managing Director and Group Executive (Associates & Subsidiaries), State Bank of India is tipped to be in consideration for appointment as next Chairman and Managing Director of Central Bank of India. Prior to joining as MD & GE (A&S), SBI in the first week of December, 2008, Mr. Sridharan was Managing Director and CEO of SBI Capital Markets, a subsidiary of SBI.

Mr. R. K. Srivastava may join GOI

The name of Mr. Ravindra Kumar Srivastava, IAS (JH, 1984) is doing rounds for appointment as Joint Secretary in some Department in the Government of India and if finalised, he may join Central government on deputation sometimes in the end of March, 2009, sources said.

Who will be appointed Director, Economic Affairs?

One post of Director in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance is lying vacant. The earlier incumbent to the post, Ms. Manisha Sensarma, Indian Economic service (1995) left to join training course in July, 2008.

Mr. Subramaniam K. may be appointed Dy. Secretary, CVC

The name of Mr. Subramaniam K., IA&AS (1995) has been recommended for appointment as Deputy Secretary in the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) and he is likely to be appointed on this post, sources informed.

Mr. A. K. Mitra may be appointed Director, Department of Sports

One post of Director in the Department of Sports is lying vacant. According to sources, Mr. Alok Kumar Mitra, IRS (IT, 1992) may be appointed on this post.

Mr. V. S. Meragani may join MHA

One post of Director in the Ministry of Home Affairs held earlier by Ms. Aindri Anuraj, Indian Postal Service (1998) is lying vacant on completion of her central deputation tenure in July, 2008. According to sources, the name of Mr. Venkata Satyanarayana Meragani, IAS (AP, 1993) is almost final for appointment on this post.

Mr. Pradeep Shukla appointed P. S., Basic Education

Mr. Pradeep Shukla, IAS (UP, 1981) has been appointed as Principal Secretary, Department of Basic Education in Uttar Pradesh.

Mr. Y. R. Saini gets additional charge

On the superannuation of Mr. B. K. Damor, who was serving as CIT-VI, Chennai on 31st December, 2008, Mr. Y. R. Saini, CIT-IX has been given additional charge for the post of CIT-IV, Chennai.