Shri Girish S N IAS (Odisha 2002), on return from to State Cadre from Central Deputation as Regional Director of Staff Selection Commission, Bangalore, is appointed as Commissioner-cum-Secretary – Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water (PR & DW) Department, Govt of Odisha.
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Shri Deoranjan Kumar Singh IAS (Odisha 1993), currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary – Revenue & DM Department, with additional charge of the posts of Special Relief Commissioner – Odisha, Managing Director – Odisha State Disaster Management Authority, and Chairman – Odisha Forest Development Corporation (OFDC), will continue as Chairman of OFDC. The allocation of this position to Shri Vishal Kumar Dev IAS, has now been cancelled.
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REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a subsidiary of REC Limited under the Ministry of Power, today transferred two project-specific Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) – Bikaner A Power Transmission Limited and Bikaner B Power Transmission Limited to Power Grid Corporation of India Limited.
These transmission projects are designed to support the evacuation of 6 GW of renewable energy from the Bikaner Complex in Rajasthan, as part of the state’s Renewable Energy Zone Phase-IV. Part A of the project includes establishing a 765/400 kV pooling station near Bikaner, spanning 236 km of 765 kV transmission lines and 260 km of 400 kV lines, along with associated infrastructure. Part B involves the development of a 765/400 kV substation at Siwani, including 237 km of 765 kV lines and 382 km of 400 kV lines.
In a formal handover ceremony, RECPDCL CEO Shri T S C Bosh transferred control of two Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) to Power Grid Corporation representatives Shri Naresh Kumar and Shri Harmeet Singh. The event saw attendance from senior officials across RECPDCL, Power Grid Corporation, and the Central Transmission Utility of India Limited, marking a key milestone in India’s renewable energy infrastructure development. Selected as the Transmission Service Provider (TSP) through a Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process, Power Grid Corporation will implement the projects on a Build, Own, Operate & Transfer (BOOT) basis. Both projects are aimed at enhancing the renewable energy transmission network in Rajasthan, with a targeted implementation timeline of 24 months.
Indian Bureaucracy, Lucknow, November 11, 2024| The Uttar Pradesh state government announced a major reshuffle of administrative responsibilities, redistributing additional charge portfolios and appointing dedicated full-time IAS officers to key departments. Notable among these are the Namami Gange and Rural Water Supply Department, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, Tourism, and Uttar Pradesh Bhumi Sudhar Nigam. Senior bureaucrats have also been assigned additional responsibilities in sensitive departments such as Forest and Environment, reflecting the government’s focus on streamlining governance and enhancing administrative efficiency.
Dr Raj Shekhar IAS (Uttar Pradesh 2004), presently Secretary, Agriculture Department, Lucknow, holding the posts of Managing Director – Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural), Secretary – Namami Gange and Rural Water Supply Department, State Nodal Officer – Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, and Managing Director – Uttar Pradesh Bhumi Sudhar Nigam, Lucknow; is transferred and appointed as Managing Director (MD) – Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural).
Shri Anil Garg IAS (Uttar Pradesh 1996), presently Principal Secretary, Irrigation and Water Resources, Parti Bhumi Vikas, Prison Administration and Reforms Department, and Chairperson, PACT, has been given additional charges as State Nodal Officer – Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana and MD – Uttar Pradesh Bhumi Sudhar Nigam, Lucknow.
Shri Manoj Singh IAS (Uttar Pradesh 1989), presently Additional Chief Secretary, Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department, Uttar Pradesh, is transferred and is awaiting posting.
Shri Anil Kumar IAS (Uttar Pradesh 1998) (Anil Kumar-II), presently Principal Secretary, Geology & Mining, Labour and Employment, Lucknow, given additional charge of Principal Secretary – Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department, Uttar Pradesh.
Shri Ravi Ranjan IAS (Uttar Pradesh 2014), presently MD, UP State Tourism Development Corporation, MD, UP Electronics Corporation Limited and MD, UP Agro, is relieved of the post of MD, State Tourism Development and MD, UP Agro. He will continue as MD – UP Electronics Corporation Limited.
Smt Sanya Chhabra IAS (Uttar Pradesh 2019), awaiting posting is appointed as MD – UP State Tourism Development Corporation.
Smt Prranata Aishwarya IAS (Uttar Pradesh 2019), presently Special Secretary, Namami Gange and Rural Water Supply Department and Joint MD – UP Jal Nigam (Rural), is transferred and appointed as MD – UP Agro.
Shri Prabhash Kumar IAS (Uttar Pradesh 2017), presently Special Secretary, Food & Civil Supply Department, Uttar Pradesh, is transferred and appointed as Special Secretary – Namami Gange and Rural Water Supply Department and Joint MD – UP Jal Nigam (Rural), Uttar Pradesh.
Shri Udai Bhanu Tripathi IAS (Uttar Pradesh 2011), presently Special Secretary, Housing & Urban Planning Department, is transferred and appointed as Special Secretary – Urban Development, Uttar Pradesh.
Dr Kanchan Saran IAS (Uttar Pradesh 2013), presently Additional Divisional Commissioner, Agra Division, Agra, is transferred and appointed as Secretary State Women’s Commission, Uttar Pradesh.
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Indian Bureaucracy, Hyderabad, November 11, 2024| The Telangana Government today announced a transfer of 13 IAS officers in a significant reshuffle, with several senior officers being appointed to key administrative roles across various departments. Among the notable appointments, Shri Sanjay Kumar (1995) has been appointed as the Labour Commissioner, while Smt. Smita Satbarwal (2001) takes over as the new Secretary of Youth Advancement, Tourism and Culture. Shri E Sridhar (2004) has been given the additional charge of Commissioner – Endowment, and Dr. Gaurav Uppal (2005) will now serve as the Secretary of Coordination for GOI Projects. Additionally, Dr. Ilambarithi K (2005) has been appointed as the new Commissioner of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation. These appointments are part of the government’s efforts to streamline governance and strengthen administrative operations across the state.
has been appointed as Secretary of the Youth Advancement, Tourism and Culture Department, while Shri E Sridhar IAS will take charge as Secretary of the BC Welfare Department with additional responsibility for the Endowment Department. Other notable transfers include Smt. Anita Ramachandran IAS, now Secretary of Women and Child Welfare and Scheduled Caste Development, and Dr. Ilambarithi K IAS, appointed as Commissioner of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.
Shri Vikram Misri IFS (1989), currently serving as Foreign Secretary Of India in the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, has been granted a tenure extension by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister. Originally due to superannuate on 30th November 2024, Shri Misri’s tenure is now extended until 14th July 2026.
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Smt Sushma Kindo IES (Odisha 2010), currently serving as Director of Banking Operations-II (BO-II) in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, has been recommended for central deputation and appointed as Director – Department of Commerce, Delhi, for a tenure of five years.
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Shri Tabish Saleem JKAS presently posted in the office of CEO, Mission youth, is transferred and posted as Additional Private Secretary with Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department.
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Union Minister of State of Earth Sciences; Science and Technology; MoS PMO; Department of Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions; Atomic Energy; and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh felicitated 21 trainees nominated by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) headquarters in New Delhi . The candidates had completed two months of training at MoES institutes commencing September 2024 on deep-sea mineral exploration of Polymetallic nodules (PMN) and Polymetallic sulphides (PMS). The trainings were aimed at capacity building for developing countries and enhancing international cooperation as per India’s ongoing contracts with ISA on deep-sea mineral exploration in the Indian Ocean.
Dr Jitendra Singh held interactive discussions with the felicitated trainees and called for continued focus and progress on conservation efforts and sustainable exploration and utilisation of resources. He also discussed the need for a more proactive approach to drafting robust regulations and fostering cooperation and collaboration. Dr M Ravichandram, Secretary, MoES, congratulated the participants and expressed appreciation for the successful conclusion by MoES institutes.
The trainings were conducted by two MoES autonomous institutions–the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai, and the National Centre for Ocean and Polar Research (NCPOR), Goa. NIOT conducted the at-sea training on PMN for nominees from Kenya, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Nigeria and Ghana. NCPOR conducted on-land training on PMS for participants from Ghana, Madagascar, Jamaica and Nigeria. The participants also gained insights by visiting other MoES institutes (Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services, Hyderabad; National Centre for Earth System Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram; and Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology, Kochi). The training programs were academically supported by CSIR institutes (National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, and Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneshwar).
MoES is the nodal agency of the Government of India for deep-sea bed mineral PMN and PMS exploration activities under the ISA. ISA, headquartered in Kingston, Jamaica, is an intergovernmental organisation established in 1994 under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to regulate mineral-related activities in the international seabed.
Department of Defence Production and its DPSUs & attached offices have successfully engaged in the implementation of campaigns at 1500 sites under Special Campaign 4.0. The main focus areas of the campaign include effective disposal of public grievances, references from PMO/MP/VIP and State Government, etc.
The campaign has served as a platform to understand the role of swachhata at work places & effectiveness and facilitated the organizations to institutionalize a sustainable mechanism to keep the premises clean and green. Many best practices were reported by DPSUs & attached offices that have been adopted by these organisations to bring improvement in both work place and its surroundings
At the end of the campaign, the Department of Defence Production achieved the milestones such as review and segregated 26,000 files / 25,000 files/records for weeding out: 8 Lakh Sq. feet space freed up by disposing scrap/unused items; 2675 MT of Scrap/unused items disposed; revenue of Rs. 12.36 Crores earned by Scrap disposal; 184 Public Grievances disposed and 123 Public Grievances appeals disposed.
As part of this nationwide effort, a special focus was placed on creating awareness of sanitation workers’ safety. Events such as walkathons were also organized to emphasize the importance of their safety and to engage the larger community in promoting a safer working environment for them. This initiative highlighted the crucial role of sanitation workers and reiterated the commitment to their health protection through health check-up camps.
During the campaign, participants were educated on the importance of maintaining cleanliness in their daily lives and also encouraged to openly discuss challenges & potential improvements in hygiene practices both at home and at the workplace.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi marking ten years of One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme said it was a tribute to the courage and sacrifices of our veterans and ex-service personnel who dedicate their lives to protecting our nation. He added that the decision to implement OROP was a significant step towards addressing this long-standing demand and reaffirming our nation’s gratitude to our heroes. Shri Modi assured that the Government will always do everything possible to strengthen our armed forces and further the welfare of those who serve us.
Shri Modi in a thread post on social media platform ‘X’ wrote:
“On this day, #OneRankOnePension (OROP) was implemented. This was a tribute to the courage and sacrifices of our veterans and ex-service personnel who dedicate their lives to protecting our nation. The decision to implement OROP was a significant step towards addressing this long-standing demand and reaffirming our nation’s gratitude to our heroes.”
“It would make you all happy that over the decade, lakhs of pensioners and pensioner families have benefitted from this landmark initiative. Beyond the numbers, OROP represents the government’s commitment to the well-being of our armed forces. We will always do everything possible to strengthen our armed forces and further the welfare of those who serve us. #OneRankOnePension”
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal launched EEPC India’s 70th year celebrations and also unveiled the EEPC India logo in New Delhi. During his address he highlighted the Government’s efforts to reduce compliance burdens and decriminalise laws to promote Ease of Doing Business. Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Shri Jitin Prasada also graced the event with his presence.
Shri Goyal emphasised the need to transform India into a powerhouse of engineering exports as the country advances towards the Viksit Bharat goal. Speaking to members of the engineering fraternity at the event marking the 70th anniversary of EEPC India, the Minister stated that achieving Viksit Bharat’s vision involves transforming India into a developed nation that needs the engineering fraternity to demonstrate their commitments towards resilient supply chains and high-quality production of goods along with collective commitment towards a sustainable future.
Calling EEPC India the model export promotion council, Shri Goyal lauded the organisation for its contributions to different sectors of engineering. Whether it is mobility, capital goods sector or steel industry, EEPC India has played a very important role in the growth of the nation’s capabilities, he said. Regarding EEPC India’s goal of reaching exports of US$300 billion in the next 5-6 years, he noted that this target represents the courage and conviction new India demonstrates before the world.
Evoking Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s mantra of ‘Zero Defect and Zero Effect’, he emphasised quality and sustainability are going to define India to the world. High quality and productivity and cost competitiveness is going to define the nation’s journey towards Viksit Bharat. We want to be second to none in our ambition, mission and vision, he said.
EEPC India Chairman Shri Arun Kumar Garodia, speaking at the event, affirmed that as the primary body for promoting engineering exports, EEPC India would continue to lead efforts to expand the sector’s global presence, advocate for favorable policies, and assist members in navigating international markets.
He emphasised that the Ministry’s initiatives, such as Bharat Mobility, the International Engineering Sourcing Show (IESS), Indian Engineering Exhibitions (INDEE), Export Excellence Awards, Quality Awards, Green Awards, and India pavilions, underscore the government’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. These initiatives, he noted, are crucial for ensuring that Indian engineering products meet high global standards and remain competitive in a rapidly changing market.
The EEPC India Chairman observed that the Export Promotion Council had achieved numerous milestones over the last 70 years and would strive to make the next 70 years even more remarkable. He highlighted that EEPC India’s support for manufacturers and exporters had contributed to the sector’s $109 billion exports in FY24 and advanced the Make in India initiative in sectors such as automotive, electronics, and medical devices. He noted that EEPC India’s membership had grown significantly over the decades, reaching 9,500 members in 2024 from just 40 in 1955.
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