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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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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Shri Justice Subhendu Samanta presently Additional Judge has been appointed as a permanent Judge of the Calcutta High Court.
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Shri Sunil Date presently Director (Operations), Gliders India Limited (GIL) has been appointed as Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), Troop Comforts Limited (TCL) .
An officer of the Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS), 1989 batch, Shri Date holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering (1988). He began his professional journey with the Industrial Systems Group of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), where he worked for one and a half years before joining the Ordnance Factory (OF) organization.
Over his illustrious career spanning more than 30 years, he has held key positions in various ordnance factories, including:
High Explosives Factory (HEF), Pune
Ordnance Factory Itarsi (OFIt)
Ordnance Factory Project Medak (OFPM)
Ordnance Factory Ambajhari (OFAJ)
In these roles, he contributed significantly to Maintenance, Procurement, Quality Control, Research & Development, and Production functions.
Notably, Shri Date:
Headed the Quality and Maintenance Divisions at Ordnance Factory Ambajhari, where he played a vital role in plant and process modernization and predictive maintenance strategies.
Is a certified Energy Auditor, having cleared the 2005 exam of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) with a national rank among the top 10.
Served as a member of the Energy Management and Energy Saving Sectional Committee of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), further contributing to national standards in energy efficiency.
Shri Sunil Date is widely recognized for his technical expertise, leadership in operations, and commitment to innovation and sustainability in defense production.
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Shri Shoham Teberiwal 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) – Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal.
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Shri Ramesh Kumar Sudhanshu IAS ( Uttarakhand 1997) has been empanelled as Additional Secretary at the Centre.
Shri Ramesh Kumar Sudhanshu, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, has recently been empanelled for appointment as Additional Secretary to the Government of India. He holds a B.A. (Honours) in History from Patna University, where he graduated with a Second Class. He further pursued a Master’s degree in Information Technology from Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, graduating with First Class. He also studied International Development at Duke University, North Carolina, earning a Master in International Development Policy (MIDP) with Grade ‘A’, under the Sanford School of Public Policy.
Over the course of a distinguished administrative career spanning more than two decades, Shri Sudhanshu has held a wide variety of significant positions across both the Government of Uttarakhand and the Government of India. Currently, he serves as Principal Secretary and Additional Secretary in the Department of Urban Development, Government of Uttarakhand. Prior to this, he served as CEO of MyGov under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in New Delhi, where he contributed to e-Governance and digital citizen engagement.
Earlier, he held the position of Secretary to the Governor of Uttarakhand, and also served as Secretary in the Departments of Urban Development, Health and Family Welfare, Labour and Employment, and Technical Education in the state government. He also worked at the Centre as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and as Deputy Director at AIIMS, New Delhi. His field experience includes serving as Divisional Commissioner of Kumaon, District Magistrate of Haridwar, Joint and Assistant Magistrate in Ranikhet, Agra, Mathura, Ghazipur, and Pithoragarh, and Chief Development Officer in Pithoragarh.
In addition, Shri Sudhanshu has served in key administrative roles such as Vice Chairman and CEO of the Dehradun Development Authority, Secretary in the Department of Home, and Commissioner in the Department of Reorganization in Lucknow. He also participated in a foreign training program under the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) from 2013 to 2014.
His vast and varied experience in governance—spanning health, urban planning, labour, education, IT, and public administration—along with strong academic credentials in international development, marks him as a dynamic and well-rounded officer, now poised to contribute at the level of Additional Secretary in the Central Government.
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Ms Pragati Nautiyal 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) – Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal.
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