(THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM) by Abul Hasan| In a notable development in senior civil service appointments, six Indian Police Service (IPS) officers of the 2003 batch have been empanelled for holding Joint Secretary or equivalent posts in the Government of India. This empanelment marks a key milestone in their distinguished careers, opening the doors for central assignments that carry critical policymaking and administrative responsibilities.

The officers selected for initial empanelment include:

* C. Nagaraju (Karnataka cadre)
* Anurag (Madhya Pradesh cadre)
* Harinarayanachari Mishra (Madhya Pradesh cadre)
* Nikhil Kumar Kanodia (Odisha cadre)
* Shahanawaz Qasim (Telangana cadre)
* Anish Prasad (Tripura cadre)

These officers bring with them extensive experience in policing, administration, and leadership in diverse regions across the country. Their empanelment reflects the Centre’s continued effort to tap into the expertise of officers with proven track records at the state level.

This move also signifies the Centre’s focus on reinforcing its bureaucratic leadership with seasoned officers capable of handling complex national-level responsibilities. With their induction into the pool of officers eligible for top-tier central posts, these IPS officers are poised to contribute to key areas of internal security, policy implementation, and governance at the national level.