Thursday, November 13, 2008
Mr. Rahul Khullar may move to PMO
It is being speculated that Mr. Rahul Khullar, IAS (UT, 1975), Special Secretary in the Department of Commerce may be considered to succeed Mr. Pulok Chatterji, IAS (UP, 1974) as next Secretary, Prime Minister's Office. Mr. Chatterji is slated to assume his next assignment as Executive Director, World Bank from 01st February, 2009 in place of Mr. Dhanendra Kumar, former IAS officer of 1968 batch from Haryana cadre, who is serving on extended tenure. Mr. Chatterji and Mr. Khullar have earlier served in the PMO for about five years at almost same time. Both of them joined as Deputy Secretary, PMO in the end of year 1985, were elevated as Director, PMO on 01st July, 1988, and served till the mid of year 1990.
Mr. S. K. Ray elevated
Mr. S. K. Ray, CSS, Joint Secretary & FA in the Department of Education, Ministry of Human Resources Development has been elevated as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Human Resources Development.
New post to be created in Ministry of Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism is creating a new post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in the wake of the forthcoming Commonwealth Games to be held in Delhi in the year 2010.
Mr. D. Chaudhary may be appointed J. S., Chemicals & Fertilizers
Mr. Gurdial Singh Sandhu, IAS (RJ, 1980), who is serving as Joint Secretary in the Department of Chemicals & Petro Chemicals, Chemicals & Fertilizers will complete his extended tenure on 04th December, 2008. According to sources, Mr. Devendra Chaudhary, IAS (UP, 1981) is being considered for appointment as Joint Secretary in the Department of Chemicals & Petro Chemicals in place of Mr. Sandhu on completion of tenure.
Mr. Harsh Bardhan gets additional charge
Mr. Harsh Bardhan, CIT-VIII, Delhi has been given the additional charge of CIT-V, Delhi.
Mr. Deepak Kumar appointed Director, FDDI
Mr. Deepak Kumar, joint Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi has been appointed as Director (A&F) in Footwear Design & Development Institute, Rae Bareilly under the Ministry of Commerce.
Change of cadre
The cadre of Mr. Akshat Gupta, IAS (GJ, 2006) is to be changed from Gujarat to Uttarakhand. The inter cadre transfer of Mr. Gupta has been approved by the competent authorities.
Appointment of J. S., AYUSH
Mr. Shiv Basant, IAS (JH, 1976) who was serving as Joint Secretary in the Department of Ayurveda Yoga and Naturopathy Unani Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare went back to his parent cadre in the first week of October, 2008 prematurely. Who will be appointed as next Joint Secretary, AYUSH?
Appointment of Director, Environment & Forests
The post of Director in the Ministry of environment and Forests held earlier by Mr. S. Jaganathan, Indian Railway Traffic service has fallen vacant consequent upon his proceeding for training programme. It is tipped that Mr. Rao Ayyeswara Ancha, Indian Information service (1987) along with few other officers is being considered for appointment on this post.
Mr. Upendra Tripathy may join Minority Affairs
It is being speculated that, the name of Mr. Upendra Tripathy, IAS (KN, 1980) has been finalised for the post Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Minority Affairs. The post was held earlier by Mr. Pradeep Sen, IAS (RJ, 1982) and was vacated by him in the month of May, 2008.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Mr. Raman Srivastava may become next Special Secretary (IS)
Mr. Raman Srivastava, IPS (KL, 1973) may be appointed as the next Special Secretary (Internal Security), Ministry of Home Affairs. At present, Mr. M. L. Kumawat, IPS (AP, 1972), Director General, Border Security Force is holding the additional charge of the post of Special Secretary (Internal Security), Ministry of Home Affairs.
Mr. Ranjit Sinha appointed DG, RPF
Mr. Ranjit Sinha, IPS (BH, 1974) has been appointed as the next Director General, Railway Protection Force. Mr. Sinha was recently empanelled as DG in the Government of India.
Mr. C. Chandramouli may be appointed RGI
Mr. C. Chandramouli, IAS (TN, 1985) may be appointed as next Registrar General under the Registrar General of India, Ministry of Home Affairs. According to sources, Mr. Devender Kumar Sikri, IAS (GJ, 1975), the present incumbent to the post is being shifted to some other responsibility. Mr. Sikri who joined this assignment at Joint Secretary level has been elevated to the rank of Secretary.
Mr. B. Anand may become J. S., AYUSH
It is tipped that Mr. B. Anand, IAS (TN, 1987) is being considered for appointment as Joint secretary in the Department of Ayurveda Yoga and Naturopathy Unani Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Mr. Shiv Basant, IAS (JH, 1976), the earlier incumbent to the post, went back to his parent cadre in the first week of October, 2008 prematurely.
Mr. Rajiv Gauba may be appointed J. S., Environment & Forest
It is tipped that Mr. Rajiv Gauba, IAS (JH, 1982) is being considered for appointment as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India. The present incumbent to the post, Mr. R. K. Vaish, IAS (MT, 1978) will complete his tenure on 15th January, 2009.
Ms. Renu Amitabh may be appointed Director, EA
Ms. Renu Amitabh, IRS (IT, 1991) may be appointed Director in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance in place of Mr. Sanjay Kumar, IAS (NL, 1992).
Mr. J. K. Singh to be Director, Home?
Mr. Rajnish Sahai, IRAS (1987), who was serving as Director in the Ministry of Home Affairs repatriated back to his parent department, prematurely. It is tipped that Mr. Jitendra Kumar Singh, IRSME (1990) may be appointed on this post.
Ms. Sowmya Raghavan to be next Finance Commissioner, Railways?
Ms. Sowmya Raghavan, Indian Railway Accounts Service may be appointed as next Finance Commissioner, Indian Railways.
Mr. R. K. Singh may go to Canada
Dr. Syed Naseem Ahmad Zaidi, IAS (UP, 1976), India’s Representative to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), Montreal, Canada will complete his tenure in the month of November, 2008. According to sources, Mr. Rajesh Kumar Singh, IAS (MT, 1985), at present, serving on extended tenure as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation is the most probable candidate to succeed Dr. Zaidi in the ICAO.
Empanelment of IAS officers of 1989 batch
Finally the empanelment of IAS officers of 1989 batch for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in the Central Government took place yesterday on 10th of November, 2008 and fifty officers from this batch has been empanelled, sources informed. When the list will come, lot of disappointment is expected from the officers.
Four officers of 1989 batch to be elevated soon?
Four IAS officers of 1989 batch who are believed to have been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in the Government of India may be elevated soon to fill up some of the important posts lying vacant. Mr. Govind Mohan, IAS (SK, 1989), Director in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance may be appointed on the post of Joint Secretary, Economic Affairs held earlier by Mr. Arvind Mayaram, IAS (RJ, 1978) who has become Additional Secretary & FA in the Ministry of Rural Development. Mr. Maninder Singh, IAS (AM, 1989) is believed to have strong chances for appointment as Joint Secretary (Exploration) in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. The post was held earlier by Mr. A. K. Jain, IAS (MP, 1986) and lying vacant since the completion of his tenure on 29th June, 2008. Mr. Amitabh Jain, IAS (CG, 1989), Joint Director in the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFIT), Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry may be appointed on the newly created post of Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce. 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. 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.
Ms. Rita Menon to be next Secretary, AYUSH?
The name Ms. Rita Menon, IAS (UP, 1975), Special Secretary in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance is doing rounds for appointment as next Secretary, Department of Ayurveda Yoga and Naturopathy Unani Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. At present, Mr. Naresh Dayal, IAS (UP:72), Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is holding the additional charge of Secretary, AYUSH following the retirement of Ms. Anita Das, IAS (MP, 1972), the earlier incumbent to the post.
Panel for J. S. (E), Petroleum & Natural Gas deferred?
The panel of officers for the appointment of Joint Secretary (Exploration) in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has been deferred once again, sources informed. It has happened on two or three occasions earlier as well. The post was held earlier by Mr. A. K. Jain, IAS (MP, 1986) and lying vacant since the completion of his tenure on 29th June, 2008.
Panel for J. S., Economic Affairs deferred?
The panel of officers for the appointment of Joint Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance Gas has been deferred, sources informed. The post has fallen vacant following the appointment of Mr. Arvind Mayaram, IAS (RJ, 1978) as Additional Secretary & FA in the Ministry of Rural Development.
Mr. Prashant to be CVO, Oil India
Mr. Prashant, IAS (WB, 1988), who completed his tenure as Director in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance on 07th September, 2008 has been appointed as next Chief Vigilance Officer, Oil India Limited under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
Appointment of J. S., Commerce
A new post of Joint Secretary was created in the Department of Commerce in the month of June, 2008. The panel of officers for appointment on this newly created post has been deferred, sources said.
K. V. Unnikrishnan appointed Dy. Secretary, Overseas Indian Affairs
K. V. Unnikrishnan, CSS (1986) has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs.
SAM Naqvi appointed Regional Director, SSC
Saiyyed Aasim Mazhar Naqvi, IRSS (1991) has been appointed as Regional Director, Staff selection Commission under the Department of Personnel & Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions. The post is equivalent to the rank of Director.
V. K. Singh is Director, Labour & Employment
Mr. Vijay Kumar Singh, IFS (HP, 1986) has been appointed as Director in the Ministry of Labour & Employment.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Empanelment of IAS officers of 1989 batch
The empanelment of IAS officers of 1989 batch for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in the Central Government is probably going to take place today on 10th of November, 2008. And it is believed that around fifty two officers from this batch will be empanelled.
Panel for J. S. (E), Petroleum & Natural Gas?
There is a strong probability of the panel of officers for the appointment of Joint Secretary (Exploration) in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas to be scrapped or deferred, sources informed. It has happened on two or three occasions as well. Only in the time to come the actual fate of it will be known. The post was held earlier by Mr. A. K. Jain, IAS (MP, 1986) and lying vacant since the completion of his tenure on 29th June, 2008.
The panel for J. S., Economic Affairs scrapped?
The panel of officers for the appointment of Joint Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance is tipped to have been scrapped. The post has fallen vacant following the appointment of Mr. Arvind Mayaram, IAS (RJ, 1978) as Additional Secretary & FA in the Ministry of Rural Development.
Who will become next Additional D.G., Tourism?
Who will become next Additional D. G., Tourism in the office of D. G. Tourism, Ministry of Tourism? The earlier incumbent to the post, Mr. 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. Amarendra Sinha may join Commerce
It is tipped that Mr. Amarendra Sinha, IAS (UL, 1981) is being considered for some assignment in the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.
Mr. Alok Sinha-II may join GOI
It is tipped that Mr. Alok Sinha-II, IAS (UP, 1986) is being considered for appointment as Joint secretary in some Ministry in the Government of India.
Mr. K. N. Srivastava to become A. S. in GOI?
Mr. K. N. Srivastava, IAS (KN, 1978), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation who has been empanelled for holding the post of Additional Secretary or equivalent in the Government of India may become Additional Secretary soon.
Mr. V. N. Gaur may become A. S. in GOI
Mr. Virendra Narayan Gaur, IAS (NL, 1978), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs may soon be given in-situ promotion in the level of Additional Secretary. Mr. Gaur was empanelled fro holding the post of Additional Secretary or equivalent in the Government of India.
Appointment of Principal Secretary, DDA
It is believed that for the appointment of Principal Secretary in the Delhi Development Authority, the post which was created in the month of June, 2008, a panel of officers has been prepared and it is likely to be finalised soon. The post is equivalent to the rank of Joint Secretary.
Appointment of J. S., Commerce
A new post of Joint Secretary was created in the Department of Commerce in the month of June, 2008. For appointment on this newly created post few names did made rounds. But now it is likely to be finalised soon as the appointment of a suitable officer on this post has been discussed in priority by the highest authorities, sources said.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Who will be the next Secretary, Power?
Mr. Anil Razdan, IAS (HY, 1973), Secretary, Ministry of Power is superannuating on the last day of year 2008. Who will be appointed as successor to Mr. Razdan on this post? Two IAS officers of 1973 batch Mr. Ajay Shanker, IAS (UP, 1973), Secretary in the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Mr. U. N. Panjiyar, IAS (BH, 1973), Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources are being tipped as probable candidates for appointment as next Secretary, Power. Both the officers have served as Additional Secretary and Special Secretary in the Ministry of Power in the past.
Ms. Sowmya Raghavan to be next Finance Commissioner, Railways?
Ms. Sowmya Raghavan, Indian Railway Accounts Service may be appointed as next Finance Commissioner, Indian Railways.
Panel for appointment of J. S. (E), Petroleum & Natural Gas scrapped?
There is a strong probability of the panel of officers for the appointment of Joint Secretary (Exploration) in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas to be scrapped once again, sources informed. The panel has been scrapped on two three occasions earlier as well. The post was held earlier by Mr. A. K. Jain, IAS (MP, 1986) and lying vacant since the completion of his tenure on 29th June, 2008.
Empanelment of IAS officers of 1989 batch
The empanelment of IAS officers of 1989 batch for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in the Central Government is probably going to take place on 10th of November, 2008, the day on which the next meeting of CSB is said to have been fixed for.
Mr. B. Anand may join GOI
It is tipped that Mr. B. Anand, IAS (TN, 1987) is being considered for appointment as Joint secretary in some Ministry in the Government of India.
Mr. M. L. Kumawat gets additional charge of Special Secretary (IS)
Mr. M. L. Kumawat, IPS (AP, 1972), Director General, Border Security Force has been given the additional charge of the post of Special Secretary (Internal Security), Ministry of Home Affairs.
The panel for J. S., Economic Affairs scrapped?
The panel of officers for the appointment of Joint Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance is tipped to have been scrapped. The post has fallen vacant following the appointment of Mr. Arvind Mayaram, IAS (RJ, 1978) as Additional Secretary & FA in the Ministry of Rural Development.
Appointment of J. S., AYUSH
Mr. Shiv Basant, IAS (JH, 1976) who was serving as Joint Secretary in the Department of Ayurveda Yoga and Naturopathy Unani Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare went back to his parent cadre in the first week of October, 2008 prematurely. Who will be appointed as next Joint Secretary, AYUSH?
Appointment of Director, Environment & Forests
The post of Director in the Ministry of environment and Forests held earlier by Mr. S. Jaganathan, Indian Railway Traffic service has fallen vacant consequent upon his proceeding for training programme. It is tipped that Mr. Rao Ayyeswara Ancha, Indian Information service (1987) along with few other officers is being considered for appointment on this post.
Mr. Upendra Tripathy may join Minority Affairs
It is being speculated that, the name of Mr. Upendra Tripathy, IAS (KN, 1980) has been finalised for the post Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Minority Affairs. The post was held earlier by Mr. Pradeep Sen, IAS (RJ, 1982) and was vacated by him in the month of May, 2008.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Mr. R. R. P. N. Sahi to join BCAS?
The name of Mr. R. R. P. N. Sahi, IPS (BH, 1973) is almost final for the post of Commissioner of Security, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), Ministry of Civil Aviation and formal order is expected soon, sources informed. At present, Mr. J. K. Dutt, IPS (WB, 1971), Director General, National Security Guard is holding the additional charge of this post.
The panel for J. S., I&B scrapped?
The panel for appointment of Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting to succeed Ms. Stuti Narain Kackar, IAS (UP, 1978) has been scrapped following her elevation as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, sources informed.
Panel for appointment of J. S. (Exploration), Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas being scrapped?
Is the panel of officers for the appointment of Joint Secretary (Exploration) in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas being scrapped once again? There was a strong rumour about this possibility and the panel has been scrapped on two three occasions earlier as well, sources said. But the sources further added that the inclusion of Mr. Apurva Chandra, IAS (MH, 1988), Resident Commissioner, Maharashtra Sadan, New Delhi who has bright chances for this post will ensure that the panel is not scrapped this time.
Mr. S. V. Ranganath is Member (Finance) Atomic Energy Space & Atomic Energy Commission
Mr. S. V. Ranganath, IAS (KN, 1975), has been appointed as Member (Finance) Atomic Energy Space & Atomic Energy Commission. The position is equivalent to the rank of Secretary in the Government of India.
Mr. Rajiv Gauba may be appointed J. S., Environment & Forest
It is tipped that Mr. Rajiv Gauba, IAS (JH, 1982) is being considered for appointment as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India. The present incumbent to the post, Mr. R. K. Vaish, IAS (MT, 1978) will complete his tenure on 15th January, 2009.
Appointment of Principal Secretary, DDA
It is believed that for the appointment of Principal Secretary in the Delhi Development Authority, the post which was created in the month of June, 2008, a panel of officers has been prepared and it is likely to be finalised soon. The post is equivalent to the rank of Joint Secretary.
Appointment of J. S., Commerce
A new post of Joint Secretary was created in the month of June, 2008. For appointment on this newly created post few names did made the rounds. But now it is likely to be finalised soon as the appointment of a suitable officer on this post has been discussed in priority by the highest authorities, sources said.
Mr. Meena to move to Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise?
Mr. Hukum Singh Meena, IAS (BH, 1992), who has returned after one year foreign training may get his next assignment in the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise, sources informed.
Mr. Angshuman may be appointed Director, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
It is tipped that Mr. Angshuman Dey, IFS (MT, 1997) is being considered for appointment as Director 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.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Ms. Rita Menon to be next Secretary, AYUSH?
The name Ms. Rita Menon, IAS (UP, 1975), Special Secretary in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance is doing rounds for appointment as next Secretary, Department of Ayurveda Yoga and Naturopathy Unani Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. At present, Mr. Naresh Dayal, IAS (UP:72), Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is holding the additional charge of Secretary, AYUSH following the retirement of Ms. Anita Das, IAS (MP, 1972), the earlier incumbent to the post.
Syed Naseem A. Zaidi to be next DGCA
Syed Naseem A. Zaidi, IAS (UP, 1976), India’s Representative at the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation is all set to join as next Director-General, Civil Aviation in the month of Decmber, 2008, sources informed. Dr. Zaidi will complete his current tenure in the month of November, 2008.
Appointment of J. S. (Exploration), Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
The appointment of Joint Secretary (Exploration), Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas is news for quite some time now. The post was held earlier by Mr. A. K. Jain, IAS (MP, 1986) and lying vacant since the completion of his tenure on 29th June, 2008. Initially, it was speculated that Mr. Jain will be given extension but that didn’t happened and the name of Mr. Maninder Singh, IAS (AM, 1989), Director, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas came up for this post but it is belived that the unexpected long delay in the empanelment of IAS officers of 1989 batch in the rank of Joint Secretary in the Central Government ruined his chances. The name of Mr. Apurva Chandra, IAS (MH, 1988), Resident Commissioner, Maharashtra Sadan, New Delhi once again has started doing rounds as contendor for the post of Joint Secretary (Exploration) in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. Prior to this, Mr. Chandra’s name did rounds for the post of Joint Secretary (Refinery), Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Mr. Chandra has been previously associated with the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas from November, 1999 to May, 2004, when he served as Private Secretary to the then Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas, Mr. Ram Naik.
Next J. S., Economic Affairs?
One post of Joint Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance has fallen vacant following the appointment of Mr. Arvind Mayaram, IAS (RJ, 1978) as Additional Secretary & FA in the Ministry of Rural Development. Will some non IAS officer be appointed on this post? May be yes. If the sources are to be belived, Mr. A. Omkarnath, IA&AS is in consideration for this post.
Mr. Prashant to be CVO, Oil India?
Mr. Prashant, IAS (WB, 1988), who completed his tenure as Director in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance on 07th September, 2008 is tipped to be in consideration for appointment as next Chief Vigilance Officer, Oil India Limited under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
Mr. Alok Bhatnagar appointed A. S., CVC
Mr. Alok Bhatnagar, CSS (1977) has been appointed as Additional Secretary in the Central Vigilance Commission. The post is equivalent to the rank of Joint secretary in the Government of India. The post had fallen vacant following the appointment of the earlier incumbent to the post, Mr. V. Kannan, as Member, SSC in the moth of March, 2008.
Mr. Rahul Sharma gets extension
Mr. Rahul Sharma, IPS (GJ, 1992), DIG, CBI has been given extension in the central deputation tenure from 16th February, 2009 to 30th September, 2009.
CSS officers get in-situ promotion
Mr. Buddh Prakash, Mr. D. K. Sharma, Ms. Jaylaxmi Balachandran, Mr. D. K. Pandey, Mr. A. K. Goel, Mr. Hari Kumar, Mr. Om Prakash and Mr. Geeta Ram are the CSS officers who have been given in-situ promotion in the rank of Joint Secretary.
