Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Elevation of Mr. Gaur and Mr. Srivastava
The two IAS officers of 1978 batch, who were empanelled for holding the post of Additional Secretary or equivalent in the Government of India; 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 may not be given in-situ promotion as Additional Secretary there as it is tipped that the PMO has asked for regular postings and abstain from giving in-situ promotion.
Who will succeed Mr. Bimal Julka?
Mr. Bimal Julka, IAS (MP, 1979), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Defence will complete his extended tenure on 28th March, 2009. Some IAS officer of 1984 batch is said to be in consideration to succeed Mr. Julka.
Who will be appointed next J. S., Corporate Affairs?
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 name of an officer to succeed Mr. Khosla as next Joint Secretary, Corporate Affairs has not yet been agreed upon.
Mr. A. K. R. Parmar may become Director, Health and 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, source said. The post was held earlier by Dr. Asha Thomas, IAS (KL, 1988) who proceeded for study leave in the month of July.
Mr. S. K. Bagade may join GOI
The name of Mr. Surendra Kumar Bagade, IAS (MH, 1993) is tipped to be in consideration for appointment as Director in the Ministry of Finance in the Government of India and he is likely to join at the Centre on deputation, sources informed.
Mr. Praveen Verma appointed next Ambassador to Yemen
Mr. Praveen Verma, India’s Ambassador to Turkey has been appointed as the next Indian Ambassador to Yemen.
Mr. K. C. Naredi to get extension
Mr. K. C. Naredi, IRS (IT, 1983), whose tenure as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) in the Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF) was upto 30th November, 2008 is being given extension for two years, till 29th November, 2010.
Mr. G. K. Ghuliani to continue with the additional charge
The additional charge for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Tyre Corporation of India Limited (TCIL), Kolkata is going to remain with Mr. G. K. Ghuliani, Director (Finance), TCIL for further six months effective from 01st February, 2009, or till regular appointment or order.
Mr. G. D. Gulab to get extension
Mr. G. D. Gulab, Director (Personnel), Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) is being given further extension in tenure beyond 31st January, 2009 till 28th February, 2009.
Mr. A. P. Singh may join CBI?
Mr. A. P. Singh, IPS (JH, 1974), Additional Director General (ADG), Border Security Force (BSF) may be appointed as Special Director in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Mr. D. K. Mittal appointed DG, D. D. Upadhyay Gram Vikas Sansthan
Mr. D. K. Mittal, IAS (UP, 1977) has been appointed DG, D. D. Upadhyay Gram Vikas Sansthan and Prabandh Academy.
Mr. V. N. Garg appointed P. S., Power & MD, UPPC
Mr. Vidya Nand Garg, IAS (UP, 1980) has been appointed as Principal Secretary, Power and MD, UPPC.
Mr. Pradeep Shukla appointed P. S., Basic Education
Mr. Pradeep Shukla, IAS (UP, 1981) has been appointed as Principal Secretary, Department of Basic Education.
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.
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.
Mr. V. S. Sampath appointed Power Secretary
Mr. V. S. Sampath, IAS (AP, 1973), Secretary in the Department of Chemicals & Petro Chemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers has been appointed as the next Secretary, Ministry of Power. Mr. Anil Razdan, IAS (HY, 1973), the present Secretary, Ministry of Power is superannuating on the last day of year 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.
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. Madhukar Gupta not to be shifted
Contrary to all the speculations and rumours about the shifting of present Home Secretary, Mr. Madhukar Gupta, IAS (UL, 1971), prior to completion of his tenure in March, 2009 in the wake of Mumbai terror attacks, he is likely to remain intact and continue with his current position, sources said.
Mr. V. S. Sampath to become next Power Secretary?
Mr. V. S. Sampath, IAS (AP, 1973), Secretray in the Department of Chemicals & Petro Chemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers is belived to have emerged as the new and most probable contender to become next Secretary, Ministry of Power, sources informed. Several names did made rounds for this post. Mr. Anil Razdan, IAS (HY, 1973), the present Secretary, Ministry of Power is superannuating on the last day of year 2008.
Ms. Sushama Nath may be shifted to Cabinet Secretariat
Ms. Sushama Nath, IAS (MP, 1974), Secretary in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance may be shifted to the Cabinet Secretariat. She is tipped to be in consideration for appointment 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.
Who will be appointed Deputy Governor, RBI?
Following the retirement of Mr. V. Leeladhar from the post of Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in this month, Ms. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor of RBI is looking after the responsibility held by earlier by Mr. Leeladhar as an additional charge. The hunt to find a suitable candidate to fill up the post vacated by Mr. Leeladhar is on and is likely to be finalized by the end of this month. According to sources, Mr. T. S. Narayanasami, Chairman and Managing Director of Bank of India, Mr. M. V. Nair, Chairman and Managing Director of Union 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 conteders to be appointed as Deputy Governor, RBI with Mr. Narayanasami having edge over the rest three.
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. V. Umashankar may become Director in Higher Education
It is tipped that Mr. V. Umashankar, IAS (HY, 1993) is in consideration for appointment as Director in the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resources Development. The post held earlier by Mr. S. K. Sharma, Indian Railway Traffic Service (1991) is lying vacant on completion of his central deputation tenure in July, 2008.
Mr. S. K. Panda may be appointed J. S., AYUSH
Mr. Sanjay Kumar Panda, IAS (MT, 1980) is in consideration for appointment as Joint Secretary in the Department of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, sources said. Mr. Verghese Samuel, IAS (JK, 1976), the earlier incumbent to the post, went back to his parent cadre of Jammu and Kashmir, prematurely. Prior to this, Mr. Panda’s name came for the post of Joint secretary in the Ministry of Minority Affairs as well.
Mr. Rakesh Saini may be appointed ED, Tea Board
The post of Executive Director, Tea Board is lying vacant following the completion of tenure of Mr. Chandrajit Saikia, IRPS (1989), the earlier incumbent. According to sources, the name of Mr. Rakesh Saini, IDSE (1987) has been finalised for appointment as new ED, Tea Board.
Mr. Shiv Kumar may be appointed Director, NDMA
It is tipped that Mr. Shiv Kumar, IDSE (1986) may be appointed as Director in the National Disaster Management Authority, Ministry of Home Affairs.
Ms. Uma Nanduri may become Director, Defence
Ms. Uma Nanduri, IFS (OR, 1993) is said to be in consideration for appointment as Director in the Department of Defence. The post held earlier by Mr. Narendra Kumar, Indian Ordnance Factory Service (1984), is lying vacant since the completion of his tenure in September, 2008.
Mr. Apurva Chandra to become J. S. (Exploration), Petroleum & Natural Gas soon
The name of Mr. Apurva Chandra, IAS (MH, 1988), Resident Commissioner, Maharashtra Sadan, New Delhi has been cleared by the PMO for appointment as Joint Secretary (Exploration) in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas and formal order is expected soon, sources informed. The post is lying vacant since the completion of tenure of Mr. A. K. Jain, IAS (MP, 1986), the earlier incumbent, on 29th June, 2008
Mr. V. S. Meragani may join GOI
It is tipped that Mr. Venkata Satyanarayana Meragani, IAS (AP, 1993) is in consideration for appointment as Director in some Department in the Government of India. The name of Mr. Meragani may be finalised for this assignment and he soon may join Government of India on deputation.
Appointment of Director in Higher Education
One post of Director in the Department of Higher Education in the Ministry of Human Resources Development held earlier by Mr. S. K. Sharma, , Indian Railway Traffic Service (1991) is lying vacant on completion of his central deputation tenure in July, 2008. Who will be appointed on this vacant post?
Mr. L. K. Jha may be appointed J. S., Home
Mr. Lokesh Dutt Jha, IAS (JK, 1986) may be 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. P. H. Kurian to join Ministry of Commerce?
According to sources, the name of Mr. P. H. Kurian, IAS (KL, 1986) is almost final for appointment as Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks. 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.
Ms. S. Kutty to be A. S., U. P. S. C. soon?
It is tipped that Ms. Sanjeevanee Kutty, IAS (MH, 1983) may soon be 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 may be appointed J. S., Defence
Ms. Smita Nagaraj, IAS (TN, 1984) may be appointed as Joint Secretary in the Department of Defence soon. 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. K. K. Saharawat may become Director, UPSC
Mr. Kuldeep Kumar Saharawat, Indian Telecom Service (1999) may be appointed as Director in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Mr. S. S. Gupta may succeed Mr. K. S. Mallick
The name of Mr. Shiv Shankar Gupta, IAS (AM, 1982), Principal Resident Commissioner of Meghalaya House is believed to be in consideration for appointment as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. Mr. K. S. Mallick, CSS, Joint Secretary, Commission for Economically Backward Classes in the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment will superannuate on 31st December, 2008 and Mr. Gupta may be appointed as successor to Mr. Mallick.
Mr. Rajeev Sharma to become Director (Finance), PFC?
Mr. Rajeev Sharma, Executive Director in the Power Finance Corporation Ltd. may be appointed as Director (Finance), Power Finance Corporation Ltd.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Ms. K. S. Rao to be next Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs?
The name Ms. Kanuru Sujatha Rao, IAS (AP, 1974), Special Secretary & DG, National Aids Control Organisation (NACO) in the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is doing rounds for appointment as next Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs. The present Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs Ms. Rekha Bhargava, IAS (MP, 1973) is superannuating on 31st December, 2008.
Mr. K. N. Srivastava to be elevated as A. S. soon
Mr. K. N. Srivastava, IAS (KN, 1978), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation may soon be given in-situ promotion as Additional Secretary there. According to sources, the file has been cleared by the PMO and formal order of his elevation is expected very soon.
Mr. V. N. Gaur to be elevated as A. S. soon
Mr. Virendra Narayan Gaur, IAS (NL, 1978), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs may soon be given in-situ promotion as Additional Secretary there. According to sources, the file has been cleared by the PMO and formal order of his elevation is expected very soon.
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. V. Umashankar may join GOI
It is tipped that Mr. V. Umashankar, IAS (HY, 1993) is in consideration for appointment as Director in some Department in the Government of India. The name of Mr. Umashankar may be finalised for this assignment and he soon may join Government of India on deputation.
Appointment of Director in 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. Who will be appointed on this vacant post?
Appointment of Director in the Planning Commission
One post of Director in the Planning Commission is lying vacant following the appointment of Mr. Rupinder Singh, IAS (MH, 1996), the earlier incumbent to the post as Private Secretary to the Minister of State for Steel, Mr. Jitin Prasada in July, 2008. Who will be appointed on this post?
Mr. Sudhir Bhargava may be appointed J. S., Fertilizers
Mr. Sudhir Bhargava, IAS (RJ, 1979) is tipped to be in consideration for his next assignment in the Central Government on deputation 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.
Mr. R. K. Singh may go to Canada
Following the joining of Dr. Syed Naseem Ahmad Zaidi, IAS (UP, 1976) as Director-General, Civil Aviation in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the post of India’s Representative to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), Montreal, Canada held earlier by him has fallen vacant. There are two IAS officers of Kerala cadre alongwith Mr. Rajesh Kumar Singh, IAS (MT, 1985), Joint Secretary, Civil Aviation, who are tipped to be in the race for the post. Dr. Zaidi, prior to joining ICAO in November, 2005, was Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation and if the tradition persists and prior experience of working in the Civil Aviation Ministry is considered for appointment of next India’s Representative to ICAO, Mr. Singh, whose tenure has been extended twice upto 31st January, 2009 as Joint Secretary, Civil Aviation is the natural contender for the post.
Mr. P. N. Prasad may be appointed Director, Science & Technology
Mr. Prithwi Nath Prasad, IFS (MT, 1985) may be appointed as Director in the Department of Science & Technology.
