Shri Jagdish IAS (UP 2009), presently Managing Director, Medical Services Corporation Ltd, Lucknow, Department of Medical, Health & Family Welfare, Uttar Pradesh, is transferred and appointed as Secretary – Home, Uttar Pradesh.
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Shri Sukhjeet Pal Singh IAS (Punjab 2018) presently Additional Secretary, Health & Family Welfare with additional charge of Additional Secretary, New & Renewable Energy Sources, and Member Secretary, Punjab State Scheduled Caste Commission, is relieved of all the presently held additional charges and given additional charge of Additional Secretary – Urban Development, Punjab.
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Shri Aniruddhe Mukerjee IAS (Madhya Pradesh 1993) has been empanelled as Additional Secretary at the Centre.
Shri Aniruddhe Mukerjee, IAS, has been empanelled as Additional Secretary to the Government of India, bringing with him a distinguished record of public service, policy execution, and administrative leadership across key domains. An engineering graduate with a B.Tech. in Engineering (First Class), he further holds a Postgraduate degree in Marketing (First Class) and a Diploma in Management (First Class), underscoring his strong academic and analytical foundation.
He currently serves as Chairman, Board of Revenue, Gwalior, and holds additional charge as Additional Chief Secretary, Public Asset Management Department, Bhopal, since January 2025. He is also functioning as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) at Madhya Pradesh Bhawan since August 2024. Prior to this, he held several senior positions in the Madhya Pradesh government, including Principal Secretary to Government in the Public Asset Management Department (2021–2024), Principal Secretary for Youth Affairs & Sports (2017–2021), and Managing Director in the Department of Labour & Employment (2017 onwards). He has played a pivotal role in state planning as Principal Adviser to the State Planning Commission (2015–2017) and previously served as Secretary (Finance) in 2015.
At the central level, Shri Mukerjee held prominent roles such as Deputy Director General in the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) (2013–2015), Director in the Ministry of Environment & Forests (2011–2013), and Commissioner for Bhopal Gas Tragedy Relief & Rehabilitation (2010–2011). His vast experience also includes key administrative positions like Secretary, Transport Department, Managing Director, State Road Transport Corporation, and Director, Forest Department.
He has been instrumental in fiscal governance as Director, Budget, and has international exposure from his tenure as Chief Technical Adviser at UN-Habitat, Nairobi (2005–2007). His career began with grassroots responsibilities as SDM, CEO of Zila Panchayat Raipur, and District Collector in Tikamgarh and Khargone.
Over the years, Shri Mukerjee has contributed immensely to sectors such as finance, general administration, planning, environment, transport, rural development, home affairs, and human resource development. He also held additional charge as Director General of the RCVP Noronha Academy of Administration and Management, Bhopal (2021–2024), further demonstrating his commitment to training and institutional strengthening. His rich and varied experience continues to shape impactful governance at both the state and national levels.
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Dr Ved Pati Misra IAS (UP 2008), presently Secretary, Revenue Department, Uttar Pradesh, is transferred and appointed as Secretary – State Information Commission, Uttar Pradesh.
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Shri Aakashdeep IAS (West Bengal 2024) presently under training with Netaji Subhas Administrative Training Institute, West Bengal has been appointed as Assistant Magistrate & Assistant Collector (District Training) – Darjeeling, West Bengal.
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Indian Bureaucracy, New Delhi, April 24, 2025| The Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has announced the appointment of several DANICS (Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Civil Service) officers from the GNCTD (Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi) segment to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), under the Joint AGMUT Cadre, for the Select Lists of 2021-2024. The newly promoted officers are:
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Smt Palavi IAS (Punjab 2015) presently Special Secretary, Water Supply & Sanitation, with additional charge of HOD, Department of Water Supply & Sanitation, is given additional charge of Special Secretary – Power Department, Punjab, relieving Smt Apneet Riyait (IAS), of the additional charge, and Special Secretary – New and Renewable Energy sources, Punjab, relieving Shri Sukhjeet Pal Singh IAS of the additional charge.
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Shri Abhay IAS (UP 2007), presently Secretary, State Information Commission, Uttar Pradesh, is transferred and appointed as Member – Judicial, Board of Revenue, Uttar Pradesh.
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Shri Satyabrata Sahu IAS (Odisha 1991) has been empanelled as Secretary at the Centre.
Shri Satyabrata Sahu, an accomplished officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), has recently been empanelled as Secretary to the Government of India, a testament to his distinguished and multifaceted career in public administration. He holds an M.Tech. in Applied Geology, in which he graduated with First Class honors.
Throughout his career, Shri Sahu has held several critical positions in the Odisha cadre, demonstrating remarkable leadership in diverse domains. Currently serving as the Additional Chief Secretary to the Government in the Home Department since August 2024, he previously held the post of Additional Chief Secretary in the Revenue & Disaster Management Department from January 2022 to August 2024. His administrative journey also includes tenures as Principal Secretary in the MSME Department and the Revenue Department, where he played a key role in industrial and revenue administration. Earlier in his career, he served as District Collector and Magistrate in Jagatsinghpur, Kalahandi, and Nuapada districts, along with assignments as Municipal Commissioner of Bhubaneswar, and Director in departments dealing with agriculture, fisheries, and food production.
Shri Sahu has also contributed significantly at the national level during his central deputation. Notably, he served as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Jal Shakti (Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation) from 2013 to 2018, and later as Director at NHIDCL under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways from 2018 to 2019. His final central deputation role was as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Rural Development (Department of Land Resources) until May 2020.
In addition to his cadre and central roles, Shri Sahu has been entrusted with numerous additional charges, showcasing his versatility. He served as the Managing Director of the Odisha State Disaster Mitigation Authority (OSDMA) and Special Relief Commissioner, both key roles in disaster risk reduction and emergency response. He has concurrently handled the responsibilities of Additional Chief Secretary for the Environment, Climate Change, and Forests Department since April 2023 and earlier, served as Principal Secretary to the Government in the School and Mass Education Department, focusing on elementary education reform.
Over the span of three decades, Shri Satyabrata Sahu has demonstrated expertise in areas ranging from land revenue and district administration, urban and rural development, infrastructure and transport, water and sanitation, to environmental governance. His appointment to the Secretary-level empanelment reflects not only his administrative acumen but also his dedication to public service at both the state and national levels.
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Shri Keshav Kumar Pathak IAS (Bihar 1990) has been empanelled as Secretary at the Centre.
Shri Keshav Kumar Pathak recently empanelled as Secretary to the Government of India, marking the culmination of an illustrious career built on dedication, depth of experience, and unwavering commitment to public service. A graduate in Economics with a First Class degree, Shri Pathak also holds an M.Phil. in the same field, underlining his strong academic foundation.
Beginning his administrative journey in the early 1990s, Shri Pathak served across numerous subdivisions in Bihar—Katihar, Begusarai, Sheikhpura, and Barh—as Sub-Divisional Officer, where he developed a firm grasp of grassroots governance. His leadership as District Collector and Magistrate in Giridih and Gopalganj demonstrated his ability to bring about effective district-level administration. Over the years, he ascended through critical roles including Administrator of Muzaffarpur, Managing Director of Bihar’s State Credit and Cooperative institutions, and Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
With a rich blend of state and central postings, Shri Pathak contributed significantly as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, and later as Managing Director of NHIDCL under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, where he oversaw infrastructure development in strategic regions. His roles in the Bihar cadre included leadership of departments such as Excise, Education, Urban Development, and Health, often holding Secretary or Principal Secretary rank, and spearheading reforms in taxation, transport, and welfare sectors.
As Director General of General Administration and Additional Chief Secretary in key portfolios like Education and Revenue, he consistently prioritized transparency, governance efficiency, and people-centric policy delivery. His most recent assignment as Additional Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat placed him at the heart of inter-ministerial coordination and strategic administrative planning.
Shri Pathak’s service has spanned over three decades, during which he has shown exceptional versatility across domains—ranging from finance and infrastructure to education, health, and home affairs. His deep institutional memory, coupled with a forward-looking approach, has made him an asset in every assignment. His empanelment as Secretary to the Government of India is not only a recognition of his distinguished service but also a promise of continued excellence in national administration.
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Shri Rajit Punhani IAS (Bihar 1991) has been empanelled as Secretary at the Centre.
Shri Rajit Punhani has recently been empanelled as Secretary to the Government of India—an honor befitting his decades of exemplary service. With a solid academic foundation, Shri Punhani earned his B.A. (Honours) in Economics with First Class from Delhi University, followed by a First Class MBA from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. His intellectual rigor and professional excellence have been consistently reflected throughout his career.
Beginning his administrative journey in the mid-1990s, Shri Punhani served as Deputy Development Commissioner in Monghyr and Deoghar, where he laid the groundwork for effective district administration. He soon rose to the rank of District Magistrate in Jamui and Buxar, where his hands-on leadership and innovative approach to governance earned accolades. From 2000 to 2001, as Managing Director in the Agriculture Department of Bihar, he played a pivotal role in advancing rural development and agricultural reform.
He further took charge as Director in the Education Department and as Additional Secretary in the Health Department of Bihar, emphasizing systemic improvements in human development sectors. His transition to the Cabinet Secretariat at the Centre, first as Deputy Secretary and then Director (2002–2010), marked his entry into strategic policy-making, where he contributed significantly to high-level governance and inter-ministerial coordination.
Between 2010 and 2012, Shri Punhani served as Commercial Tax Commissioner and Secretary in the Finance Department of Bihar, where he introduced key fiscal reforms. His tenure as Secretary in the Cooperation, Social Welfare, and Finance Departments further demonstrated his commitment to inclusive governance and social justice.
In 2014, he returned to the Centre as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, followed by a significant stint in the Ministry of Labour & Employment, where he contributed to vital labor reforms and employment strategies. His appointment as Chief Vigilance Officer at NTPC (2018–2019) showcased his dedication to ethical governance and transparency in public sector enterprises.
From 2020 to 2022, as Additional Secretary and Financial Adviser to the Ministries of Home Affairs and Health & Family Welfare, he played a key role in resource allocation and fiscal planning during the COVID-19 pandemic. His brief tenure as Special Secretary & Financial Adviser at the Ministry of Home Affairs in 2022 was followed by his role as Secretary Equivalent in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (Rajya Sabha), where he ensured seamless coordination between the executive and legislative branches.
In July 2025, Shri Punhani was appointed Secretary in the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, where he now leads efforts to empower India’s youth through vocational training, entrepreneurship, and workforce development. This appointment crowns a career that has blended financial prudence, administrative insight, and visionary leadership across sectors.
Shri Rajit Punhani’s career reflects a rare blend of grassroots experience and policy-level mastery. His elevation to Secretary at the Centre is a testament to his enduring commitment, strategic thinking, and the high regard in which he is held within the civil service. His journey continues to inspire a new generation of public administrators and nation-builders.
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Shri Vinayak Kumar IAS (West Bengal 2024) presently under training with Netaji Subhas Administrative Training Institute, West Bengal has been appointed as Assistant Magistrate & Assistant Collector (District Training) – Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal.
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