Government of India Empanels Senior Officers Across Diverse Services for Joint Secretary Roles

(THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM)
The Government of India has released new empanelment orders today, elevating a group of accomplished officers from various Central Services to the position of Joint Secretary or its equivalent at the Centre. This move is part of a broader effort to strengthen administrative efficiency and improve governance across key ministries and departments.
Newly Empanelled Officers
The following officers have been empanelled for holding the posts of Joint Secretary or equivalent at the Centre:
Indian Engineering Services (IES): Ms. Ishita Ganguly Tripathy (1999) Ms. Reetu Jain (2001)

Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) [IRS (IT)]: Navneet Manohar (1999) Ashim Kumar Modi (2000) Pravin Kumar Rawal (2000) Prakash Dubey (2001) Susan Thomas (2001) Chetan P.S. Rao (2002) Inoshi Sharma (2002) Richa Gaharwar (2002)

Indian Railway Services:
Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSME): Uday Singh Mina (1994 Batch, 1993 Exam) Suyash Narain (1996 Batch, 1995 Exam)

Indian Railway Electrical Engineering Service (IRSEE): Pankaj Kumar Singh (1993 Batch, 1992 Exam) Ms. Smita Srivastava (1997 Batch, 1996 Exam)

Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS): Narendra A Patil (1996 Batch, 1995 Exam) S. Balaji Arun Kumar (1997 Batch, 1996 Exam)

Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS): Ms. Shruti Agnihotriy (1998 Batch, 1997 Exam)

Indian Ordnance Factory Service (IOFS): Lokesh Kumar Sharma (1998) Manoj Kumar Singh (1998)

These appointments showcase the government’s dedication to boosting administrative strength by tapping into the expertise of experienced officers from various services. The newly empanelled officers are set to take on key roles in crafting policies and leading initiatives that support the country’s growth and progress.

This move highlights the government’s ongoing focus on improving the effectiveness and governance of critical ministries and departments.