Last Updated on 16/08/2024 by wccexam Desk
The Modi government has made several important changes in the central bureaucracy. The government has appointed new secretaries in various important ministries. These ministries include departments like defense, health and personnel.
Rajesh Kumar Singh, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer currently posted in the Department of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has been appointed as the new Defence Secretary. Sanjeev Kumar, who is currently the Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, will now take over as the Secretary of Defence Production. IAS Vivek Joshi, who is the Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, has now been made the Secretary of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
Piyush Goyal, Special Secretary, Prime Minister’s Office and Officer on Special Duty in the Department of Health and Family Welfare, has now been appointed Secretary, Ministry of Health. IAS Punya Salila Shrivastava, Special Secretary, presently posted as Officer on Special Duty, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Prime Minister’s Office, will take over as Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare after the retirement of Apurva Chandra at the end of this month.
Recently, the central government has also made appointments of Cabinet Secretary and Home Secretary. After taking oath for the third time as Prime Minister, Modi is now forming a new team of officials.
With these changes, the Modi government has made it clear that it is constantly taking steps towards bringing new energy in its working style and government machinery. The appointment of new secretaries is likely to bring new perspectives in various ministries. This will further help in making government schemes and programs effective.
These changes indicate a significant change in the major administrative structure of the central government. It also shows that the Modi government is ready to work with a new team to pursue its priorities.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)