Govt approves multiple CVO appointments and tenure extensions in PSUs

Govt approves multiple CVO appointments and tenure extensions in PSUs
The ACC has approved the appointments and tenure extensions of Chief Vigilance Officers (CVOs) across various Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) recently

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointments and tenure extensions of Chief Vigilance Officers (CVOs) across various Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) recently.

Jagdish Khima Rathod, a Central Power Engineering Service (CPES) officer from the 2002 batch, has also received a tenure extension as CVO of Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways. His deputation has been extended for two years beyond June 2, 2025, up to June 2, 2027, or until further orders

Piyush Ranjan, an officer of the Indian Defence Service of Engineers (IDSE) from the 2002 batch, has been appointed as the CVO of Engineering Projects India Ltd. (EPIL), Delhi. The appointment, under the Ministry of Heavy Industries will be effective until June 14, 2027, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Similarly, Bhagwandas Gajbiate, an Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS) officer from the 2008 batch, has been appointed as the CVO of Manganese Ore India Ltd. (MOIL), Nagpur, under the Ministry of Steel. His tenure will continue until March 22, 2027, or until further orders.

In addition to these appointments, the ACC has approved the extension of tenure for two serving CVOs.

Pratima Gupta, an IOFS officer from the 1992 batch, will continue as CVO of Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), Delhi, under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Her tenure has been extended for two years beyond June 12, 2025, up to June 12, 2027, or until further orders

Gavati Parag Harshad (IAS, 2013) has been appointed as Private Secretary to the Minister for Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram.

A. Muthukumar (IAS, 2009) will serve as Private Secretary to NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson Dr. S K. Bery.

Shrikesh Lathkar (IAS, 2011) has been re-designated as Private Secy (Dy Secy level) to the Minister for Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu.

Abhay Jain, Director (CSS), has been appointed as OSD to the Minister of State for Corporate Affairs and Road Transport & Highways, Harsh Malhotra.

S. Suresh (IPS, 1995) has received a one-year extension as ADG in SPG beyond March 8, 2025.

Dr. Shalia Shah (IFS, 2012) will continue as Dy Secy in the Dept of Higher Education for two more years.

Gaurav Sharma (CWES, 2008), FA&CAO, CAT Principal Bench, New Delhi, has been granted a one-year extension until February 28, 2026.

Baldeo Purushartha (IAS, 2002), JS Dept of Economic Affairs, has been granted a one-year extension beyond March 11, 2025.

The tenure of Vinay Kaushal (IRS, 2011), Private Secretary to the Minister for Railways, I&B, and IT, has been curtailed.

Ms. Ankita Chakravarty (IAS, 2013) has been prematurely relieved as PS to the Minister for Women & Child Dev. and reassigned as Dy Secy in the Dept of Drinking Water & Sanitation until November 30, 2027.

Additionally, Ms. Punya Salila Srivastava (IAS, 1993), Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, has been assigned an additional charge of Secretary, Department of Health Research.

IAS Madhu Rani Teotia has been appointed as Secretary to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and IAS Sandeep Kumar Singh ingh and IAS Ravi Jha as Special Secretary to Chief Minister.

IAS Azimul Haque has been appointed as CEO Delhi Waqf Board,* and IAS Sachin Rana as Additional Electoral Officer with additional charge of Member Delhi Jal Board.

Suman Kumar has assumed charge as Director (Planning & Business Development) on the board of Indian Oil Corporation.

Madras High Court upholds compulsory retirement of district Judge, The Court said that unless it is shown that the decision to compulsorily retire the judge was totally irrelevant or tainted with malice, the decision cannot be interfered with.

The Supreme Court has set aside the termination of two women judges who were terminated by the MP High Court and the State government. A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and N Kotiswar Singh noted that their termination was illegal and arbitrary as their performances, as per the High Court’s report, spoke otherwise. Thus, the Court proceeded to direct the reinstatement of the terminated judges and called for showing sensitivity towards women judicial officers.

The Vadhavan Port Project Ltd. has received a major boost as the Ministry of Mines officially granted a mining license for offshore sand dredging to support the development of the deep-draft greenfield Vadhvan Port in Palghar district.The LOI was formally handed over today by Union Minister of Mines & Coal, G. Kishan Reddy, in the presence of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, CMD of VPPL & Chairman of JNPA, Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, Secy of Mines Kanta Rao, IAS, and Maharashtra’s Minister of Mines, Shambhuraj Desai.

Ms. Esha Srivastava, Joint Secretary, International Cooperation Petroleum Ministry met with a delegation of officials from USA led by Michael Berube, Deputy Assistant Secretary, ENERGY today in New Delhi. The sides discussed existing and new areas of cooperation in the energy domain, including increasing bilateral energy trade, and fostering collaboration in green fuels and technologies.
Harimohan Gupta, the CMD, IRCON International Ltd along with the concerned Director, reviewed the Katni Grade Separator project’s progress on 26 Feb 2025 and provided directions to expedite its completion. The following day, February 27, 2025.

ONGC welcomed the Chief Minister of Assam to its pavilion on Day 3 of pl Advantage Assam2.0. The team briefed him on ONGC’s contributions & investment plans in Assam. He appreciated ONGC’s commitment to hydrocarbon exploration & development in the region. ONGC committed to strengthening Assam’s energy future together.

Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, visited BPCL stall during the Advantage Assam Summit 2.0. He engaged with our team and appreciated BPCL’s commitment to expanding energy accessibility in the state.

NSE and the Government of Goa* have joined forces to launch the ‘Student Skilling Program’ aiming to equip the youth of Goa with industry relevant skills in Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector. A MoU has been signed between the two entities, marking a significant step towards empowering young individuals with industry-relevant skills and enhancing their employability in the BFSI sector. The MoU was exchanged between Bhushan K. Savaikar, Director, Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Goa and our Chief Business Development Officer, Sriram Krishnan, in the presence of Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, today, in Sanquelim, Goa.

Ashish Sharma, IAS, Commissioner of State Tax, Goods & Services Tax Department, visited MDL. The visit commenced with a walkthrough of Dharohar- MDL’s Heritage Gallery, highlighting the Shipyard’s illustrious legacy, followed by a visit to an under-construction ship and other facilities of the yard.

The Steel Cutting Ceremony of Service Operation Vessel (SOV), Yard No. 159 built for M/s. North Star Shipping Limited, United Kingdom, was held at CSL on 25 Feb 2025. The steel for the vessel was cut by James Bradford, Chief Technology Officer, M/s North Star Shipping Limited, in the presence of Shri. Sreejith K Narayanan, Director (Operations), CSL, Owner Representatives, Class, Senior Officials & Employees of CSL at Hull Shop (HC Bay), CSL.