. NEW DELHI: Govt on Tuesday appointed Chanchal Kumar, an IAS officer of Bihar cadre, as the new information and broadcasting (I&B) secretary, while designating Sanjay Lohiya as the secretary of department of financial services (DFS). In the bureaucratic reshuffle, Vir Vikram Yadav has been appointed director general of civil aviation (DGCA), replacing Faiz Ahmed Kidwai.Kidwai, an MP-cadre IAS officer, has been appointed additional secretary in the personnel department. Lohiya will take over as secretary DFS when M Nagaraju retires on May 31.Rejig sees appointment of 12 secretaries, 27 additional secretariesChanchal Kumar, currently in the department of north-east region, moves to I&B ministry, swapping places with Sanjay Jaju. Tuesday’s order included the appointment of 12 secretaries and 27 additional secretary level officers.Rohit Kansal, an AGMUT cadre officer of 1995 batch, has been appointed the new rural development secretary. Tourism secretary Srivatsa Krishna will be the new minority affairs secretary, while UIDAI chief executive Bhuvnesh Kumar will take charge as tourism secretary.Nagaland-cadre IAS officer Abhishek Singh, who has been promoted to the secretary rank, will take over as director general of National Testing Agency. Nivedita Shukla Verma, a 1991-batch IAS officer who is currently secretary, chemicals and petrochemicals, will take charge as secretary, department of administrative reforms and public grievances. Punjab-cadre IAS officer Tejveer Singh will be the new chemical and petro-chemicals secretary.Narendra Bhooshan, a UP-cadre officer, was named the new secretary of land resources department. The present minority affairs secretary, Chandra Sekhar Kumar, has been made CEO, National Rainfed Area Authority.Tuesday’s order also mentioned that Bharat Harbanslal Khera, a HP-cadre officer of 1995 batch, has been appointed OSD in MSME ministry, and he will take over as secretary on April 30.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosHow An Indian LPG Tanker Took An Unusual Route To Escape Strait Of HormuzTrump Ready To End Iran War Despite Hormuz Blockade?; Iran’s Oil Revenues Soar Thanks To Trump’s War’India’s Silence Helpful To US, Israel And Gulf States’: Former Deputy NSA Pankaj Saran On Iran WarBig April Financial Reset: New Rules For UPI, ATM, PAN, FASTag, Railway Booking To Impact Daily Life’Like Political Vultures’: PM Modi Slams Congress For ‘Spreading Fear’ Amid West Asia CrisisFallen Leaves To Cooking Fuel: IIT Bombay Develops Indigenous Technology To Tackle LPG Crisis‘One Roti’ For Survival? Pakistani Cleric Stuns India, Reveals Kashmir’s Dark Insurgency SecretMajor Boost Of India’s Maritime Capabilities, Indian Navy Gets 2 Warships & Survey Vessel In Single Day’Played Bangladeshi National Anthem’: Rajnath Singh Slams Congress In Assam Over Infiltration’Nalanda Revival Signals…’: EAM Jaishankar Highlights India’s Role In Shaping Multipolar World123PhotostoriesExclusive – Prince Narula opens up on The 50, reacts to claims of using Elvish Yadav’s name for TRP, and addresses Rajat Dalal’s allegations about giving up the Ticket to Finale out of fear6 foods to combine with avocado to boost fiber intake and how to consume themUnanswered questions in ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ that keep the story alive beyond the screen5 cars that perfectly blend vintage charm with modern appealEnjoyed ‘Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen’? 5 series like this you should add to your watchlistNutrition expert explains how regular potatoes can be used as a gut and liver-boosting food, simple recipe inside5 times Bollywood actresses proved that loud polka dots are the new quiet luxuryRachel McAdams, Emily Blunt to Jason Momoa: Stars who rejected roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe5 high-protein burgers you can easily make at home and tips to maximize nutritionRussia, Uzbekistan and countries named after famous figures123Hot PicksIncome Tax Changes from April 1stPost office small savings schemesNASA Artemis IIAmazon treeIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingIPL Match TodayRajasthan Board 12th Science ResultVaibhav SooryavanshiKarnataka 1st PUC ResultsUS Iran WarKolkata Assembly ElectionBihar Temple NewsRavindra JadejaDrake Maye InjuryBank Holiday this week
NEW DELHI: Govt on Tuesday appointed Chanchal Kumar, an IAS officer of Bihar cadre, as the new information and broadcasting (I&B) secretary, while designating Sanjay Lohiya as the secretary of department of financial services (DFS). In the bureaucratic reshuffle, Vir Vikram Yadav has been appointed director general of civil aviation (DGCA), replacing Faiz Ahmed Kidwai.Kidwai, an MP-cadre IAS officer, has been appointed additional secretary in the personnel department. Lohiya will take over as secretary DFS when M Nagaraju retires on May 31.
Rejig sees appointment of 12 secretaries, 27 additional secretaries
Chanchal Kumar, currently in the department of north-east region, moves to I&B ministry, swapping places with Sanjay Jaju. Tuesday’s order included the appointment of 12 secretaries and 27 additional secretary level officers.Rohit Kansal, an AGMUT cadre officer of 1995 batch, has been appointed the new rural development secretary. Tourism secretary Srivatsa Krishna will be the new minority affairs secretary, while UIDAI chief executive Bhuvnesh Kumar will take charge as tourism secretary.Nagaland-cadre IAS officer Abhishek Singh, who has been promoted to the secretary rank, will take over as director general of National Testing Agency. Nivedita Shukla Verma, a 1991-batch IAS officer who is currently secretary, chemicals and petrochemicals, will take charge as secretary, department of administrative reforms and public grievances. Punjab-cadre IAS officer Tejveer Singh will be the new chemical and petro-chemicals secretary.Narendra Bhooshan, a UP-cadre officer, was named the new secretary of land resources department. The present minority affairs secretary, Chandra Sekhar Kumar, has been made CEO, National Rainfed Area Authority.Tuesday’s order also mentioned that Bharat Harbanslal Khera, a HP-cadre officer of 1995 batch, has been appointed OSD in MSME ministry, and he will take over as secretary on April 30.
