My compliments to fellow readers I am a regular visitor to your site. Of late, I am noticing a welcome change in the '. Forum'. The posting/transfers stories are becoming too stale to swallow. Human interest stories compel readers to introspect. I compliment Ashok Bhimani, AK Saxena and ML Gupta for regularly giving us food for thought. I shall humbly request Dr Suresh Mehrotra to convey my feelings to these readers through this website. Thanks

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Nanda Kumar to be Secretary Agriculture !
T Nanda Kumar is being tipped to be new Secretary Agriculture in the Government of India.1972 batch Jharkhand cadre IAS officer, Kumar, is presently Secretary Food and Civil Supplies.
Arun Mathur is new Director Enforcement
Arun Mathur is new Director Enforcement.1977 batch UT cadre IAS officer, Mathur, has succeeded 1974 batch Madhya Pradesh cadre IAS officer Sudhir Nath.
( We said this in July)
Ajay Kallam to head VPT
Ajay Kallam is poised to become Chairman of the Visakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT).He is an IAS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre who belongs to the 1983 batch.
NK Kanodia suspended
The Orissa government on August 24,2008 has suspended Nikhil Kumar Kanodia, Superintendent of Police (SP) of Kandhamal district. He is 2003 batch IPS officer. RP Koche, DIG Southern Range, will remain in additional charge of S P, Kandhamal.
Tripathi gets additional charge of CEO Delhi Jal Baord
Principal Secretary to the Delhi Chief Minister P K Tripathi has been given additional charge of the CEO Delhi Jal Board. He is 1977 batch IAS officer of UT cadre.
Deependra Pathak goes on training to UK
Deependra Pathak Director in Indian Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas is away to London for two week's training on "Risk Management."He is attending the course for which he was picked by the Department of Personnel & Training.Pathak is an IPS officer of the UT cadre who belongs to the 1990 batch.
Lohani bags "Best Tourism State-2008 award" for MP (UPDATED)
Ashwani Lohani received the award for the "Best Tourism State-2008" at the 4th Hospitality India Annual International Awards ceremony held at New Delhi on August 22, 2004. The award was given by Mrs. Ambika Soni Indian Minister for Tourism & Culture in the presence of Mani Shankar Aiyar Indian Minister for Panchayati Raj.Earlier in the year, Madhya Pradesh had also received four National Tourism Awards, including the award for the best tourism performing state. The excellent work being done in the field of tourism in Madhya Pradesh is now getting widespread appreciation from the entire tourism sector of the country.
Kamal Dayani CPIO, PMO on training to UK (UPDATED)
Kamal Dayani Director, Prime Minister's Office and Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) is away to London for two week's training on "Risk Management."He is attending the course for which he was picked by the Department of Personnel & Training. Dayani is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre who belongs to the 1990 batch.
AK Kaushik goes on training to UK (UPDATED)
AK Kaushik Deputy Secretary Mineral Resources is away to London for two week's training on "Risk Management."He is attending the course for which he was picked by the Department of Personnel & Training.
Ramanathan on training to UK (UPDATED)
Mr. Ramanathan Director, Coals too has joined the two week's training on "Risk Management" in London. He is attending the course for which he was picked by the Department of Personnel & Training.
Dreaming Vishnus: A Journey Through Central India (UPDATED)
It was launch of book with a difference.Unlike glitteratti of metros who end up having a bash over wet dinners, Dreaming Vishnus: A Journey Through Central India "was launched at simple yet an elegant function in Bhopal's posh hotel Jehan Numa Palace. It's the story of an interpid traveller's mammoth obsession, and his wild and wonderful journey into the heart of India. It was released by an expert on hospitality industry & an MLA from Gopad Banas assembly segment-K.K. Singh, in Bhopal on the evening of August 23, 2008. Written by Vikramjit Ram the book is a chronicle of tales about people he met and places he went around in Madhjya Pradesh and parts of Uttar Pradesh. Releasing the book, Singh hailed the humour and style used by Ram to describe the very small and simple things than comes ones way while traveling. He said that Vikramjit Ram's fascination with elephants and crumbling edifices lead the writer on an extended journey across India, chronicling depictions of the animal in ancient Indian sculpture.He said that he decided to launch the book in a non-metro like Bhopal despite advises from his friends, who were quite nervous and about it. Dreaming Vishnus is a blend of art and architectural history with intimate observations of people and places. It is also a story of beauty and neglect, hope and serendipity. Dreaming Vishnus recounts one of these journeys, made in parts of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Travelling to Bhimbetka, Sanchi, Orchha, Khajuraho, and other lesser known places, Vikram discovers a region rich in curiosities: from prehistoric painted caves to medieval royal palaces; bat-infested temples to others alive with erotica; time-warped hotels of the Raj to luxurious resorts in tiger jungles. Curiously, the motif that interweaves his journey is the image of a recumbent Vishnu which crops up everywhere in the art (and life) of the region.
The who's who of Madhya Pradesh were present at the function.
L.R.Wasan is now Jt Director ,MDMA (UPDATED)
L.R.Wasan who so far was Joint Director -Policy with the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) has been shifted to MDMA.He is an IPS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre who belongs to the 1980 batch.
Vice Admiral Vijay Shankar to take over as C-n-C, A&N Command (UPDATED)
Vice Admiral Vijay Shankar, presently the C - in - C of Strategic Force Command is likely to take over as C - in - C Andaman & Nicobar Command on Sep 30. He will replace Air Marshal S Radhakrishnan who retires the same day. An alumnus of the 34th NDA Course Vice Admiral Vijay Shankar is a recipient of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal.
Air Chief Marshal FH Major releases the book "The Muse with Wings" (UPDATED)
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal FH Major was in a new role today, releasing "Muse With Wings", a book written by Air Marshall VK Verma, presently posted as Director General (Inspection and Safety). The Chief of Air Staff while releasing said the book though focused on aviation also emphasizes on cooperation between defence sector and industry and leadership. The book is a collection of well written articles covering a wide range of topics based on the Air Marshal's personal experience of forty years in the IAF. His vast experience and insight describes the Indian Air Force' transition from a tactical Air Force to an Aero space power with strategic reach.
G.L. Sharma is DG ,NDRFCD (UPDATED)
G.L. Sharma has been appointed as Director General of the National Disaster Response Force & Civil Defence(NDRFCD). He is a 1972 batch IPS officer from the UP Cadre.
Judge of the Delhi High Court (UPDATED)
Justice Vidya Bhushan Gupta who so far was Additional Judge of the Delhi High Court has been appointed Judge of the Delhi High Court, with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office.
Justice Kapadia transferred to Rajasthan,HC (UPDATED)
Justice Arvind Mohanlal Kapadia a Judge of Gujarat High Court(HC) has been transferred to Rajasthan HC. He is supposed to assume charge of the office of the Judge of the Rajasthan High Court on or before September 5, 2008.
20 Commissioners, Directors IT transferred (UPDATED)
20 IRS officers of the rank of Commissioner, Directors of Income Tax have been transferred. Those transferred include messrs Bartati Mukherjee CIT (A) Dhanbad to CIT Dhanbad, Ajay Singh CIT Dhanbad to CIT (A) Dhanbad, SM Mishra CIT, Panaji to CIT (A), Panaji, S.S. Negi CIT (A), Panaji to CIT Panaji, Sujata Pant CIT (A)-I, Lucknow to CIT (TDS) Lucknow, B.D. Gupta CIT (ITAT)-I, Lucknow to CIT (A)-I, D.R. Choudhary CIT (A) Varanasi to CIT, Varanasi, L.M. Pandey CIT (TDS) Lucknow to CIT (OSD) Lucknow. Poonam Dutt OSD, Mumbai to CIT-XII, Mumbai, V.K.Singhal CIT-XII, Mumbi to CIT (Audit)-II, Mumbai, Jagtar Singh CIT (Audit)-II to CIT (A)-VII, Mumbai, B Jena CIT_I, Trichy to CIT (A), Trichy, P.K. Shukla CIT (A), Trichy to CIT -II, Trichy, R.K. Kakkar CIT-II, Trichy, CIT-I, Trichy, Ashutosh Chandra CIT-I Coimbatore to CIT-II, Coimbatore, Arvind Pinto CIT-II, Coimbatore to CIT-I, Coimbatore, R.S.V.S. Pawan Kumar CIT (A)-XI, Chennai to CIT (A)-I, Chennai. P.K.Gupta CIT (A)-V, Kolkata to CIT-XXI Kolkata, R.N. Sahay CIT (A)-XXXVI, Kolkata to CIT (A)-V, Kolkata, Sanjay Kumar CIT (OSD), Kolkata to CIT (A)-XIII, Kolkata.
8 ,Dy/Asst CITs transferred (UPDATED)
As many as Eight Deputy/Assistant Commissioners of Income Tax(CITs) have been transferred.They are:Surabhi Sharma Delhi to Mumbai, M.K.Singh Pune to Mumbai,V.V.Shastri Karnataka to Mumbai,T.Chandrasekhar Kerala to Tamil Nadu, B.L.Sharma UP(W) to Delhi,Kailash Mangal Rajasthan to Mumbai,V.V.R.Nageshwar Dutt Mumbai to Gujarat & J.C.Sehgal NWR to Delhi.

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BANCON 2008 postponed
Bankers Conference (BANCON 2008) scheduled to be held at Convocation Complex, University of Kashmir, Srinagar on August 28 and 29 has been postponed due to the prevailing situation the Jammu and Kashmir. According to Indian Banks Association (IBA) the new dates and venue would be intimated shortly.

Aaj Ki Aawaz
The survey carried out by ToI should make Indians think!!!! What made ToI blink?????

I say blink because in the past such questions never crossed our minds!!!
I'm sure very disturbing the questions India finds!!!!

Has letting Kashmir go ever crossed our minds in the past?????
The question sounds like a blast!!!!

People who say Kashmir has been neglected by the Center need to be checked mentally!!
And then Desh Bhagats should ensure that they need repair dentally!!!

The 22% who have opined that let Kashmir go …. ditto the above!!!!
And ToI should be taken to task over and above!!!!

In fact most Indians would say Gilani and his lot who want azaadi should go!!!
And take Kashmiris who want azaadi in tow!!!!

Let them move to POK!!!!
And decide if they want azaadi or being Pakistani citizens is ok!!!!

In the worst case scenario India could model itself like United States !!!
Federal and unison of States!!!

Amar Singh's red in the face as PMO is not showing the same urgency to his demands!!!
Initially PMO made it look like his demands were commands!!!!

Now his demands don't straight away reach PM's table!!!
And no longer in response to his demand to any Ministry PMO sends 'act now' cable!!!

In UP Congress and SP tie up is like doobthe ko ek doosre ka sahaara!!!!
This sahaara to each to other looks like the tinka as there is no other chaara (way)!!!

In the end it will be ' sanam humm to karre ge sink and will make you sink too'!!!!!
Both are deadweights and you know what deadweights do!!!

SP's goonda image will rub onto Congress,
And SP will incur on itself Congress's anti incumbency 'cess'!!!!!

Laloo should be given the sack!!!
Land for jobs and jobs for favors in DA case warrant that Laloo boriya bistar karre pack!!

But for all you know Manmohan or Mohna will whitewash Laloo's taint!!!
Honest man misusing 'white' paint!!!!!

In Chattisgarh Congress is promising free power and Rs. 2/kg Rice!!!!!
Will this 'makeup' make Congress look attractive or nice?????

This should give an insight to Congress's mindset!!!!
Sop lists State-wise have been prepared one can bet!!!

So till the votes are cast 'Mungerilal ke sapne' Public can enjoy!!!!
Till votes are cast as usual all tricks Congress will employ!!!

And for each sop the 'wiggle out' excuse has also been thought about,
After all Congress has to justify why it is wiggling out!!!

To WB will Tata say tata????
Could be after hearing a combative Ratan Tata!!!!

And then why work on the edge of a sword with another one dangling on your head???
Why not move to a business friendly State instead????

Confucius says…… look at the road ahead!!!
Commies want death of capitalism and at capitalism Reds see red!!!

Adds… Tata should realize that where Industry wants to progress!!!
Commie ethos is to ensure matters regress!!!

Bharat Kumar

Forum
Office Discipline
The CR should evaluate a persons performance and not be a whip to discipline the subordinate. Bosses do discipline us through CR and control our lives. This is not just in government jobs but everywhere where bureaucracy exists. Look what has happened in sports. All disciplined sportsmen make it to the Olympics and get India only three medals. Are we not ashamed? We are for the country and not otherwise.... but bosses think differently

Vijay


6th Pay panel must be fair & reasonable

Mishra has very well said that while issuing the recommendations of 6th Pay Commission, the Government should ensure that no section of the employees get a raw deal. The Directors who are in the SAG but working on deputation in Central Government under Central Staffing scheme as Director, and their pay was fixed as 18300/- maximum of NFJAG after opting the Proforma Promotions, are the worst sufferers. In earlier pay scale, the difference in basic pay was just Rs.100/- (18400-18300= Rs.100/-), but this 100 rupees difference has become now Rs.12830/- (52280-39450=12830/-). This is the greatest anomaly in the pay. So in the interest of such officers, the Pay Commission should review its decision. If the officers in the pay scale of Rs.14300-22400 can be put in the pay band 4, then why not the Directors of SAG rank? Hope government will remove the anomalies.

Meenakshi Roy

It seems your website is concerned only about IAS and other all India Service like IPS. Does it mean you don't bother about other civil services? We heard that after a lot of delay 1974 and 1975 batch officers of Central Services were empanelled as Additional Secretaries and 1972 and 1973 were empanelled as Secretaries. One would be interested in that list also. Why don't you publish that?

S Menon


India needs Managers not Regulators

The best thing to happen to UPSC. Next should be Mussoorie Academy and thereafter IIPA, New Delhi. It will be in national interest to debureaucratise these two institutions as well . Sooner it is done the better. India needs Managers not Regulators. India needs development not status-quo.

Keshav Prasad

A worthy cause
Arun Saigal has brought up a worthy cause, which needs our whole-hearted support. Barkha Dutt (NDTV) had also taken up this issue earlier. The plan for a national war memorial at India Gate has been 'under examination' for long and is presently stuck on account of 'wall height'. Actually, 'wall height' is not an issue at all. The design is 'recessed', with nothing projecting higher than ground level in the area.(something like the road between North & South block to Vijay Chowk.)
It's plain cussedness of various departments and babus who are delaying approvals. Design details blend with the surrounding aesthetics & are artistically conceived. We should take up this cause as a 'people's crusade' to make it materialse.
KD Joyal

Efforts by IDES

I am happy to report that Indian Defence Estates Service(IDES) has successfully introduced e-governance in Defence land management at national level as a project Rakhsha Bhoomi Network . This will systematise all the land records and leases/grants/licences and also data about encroachments. Confidentiality has been ensured as only authorised officers may log in. Besides this, majority of the municipal services of Cantonment Boards such as Revenue, Taxation assessment, public works department, Cantonment hospitals, Building plan approvals, Cantonment degree colleges/schools, Community centres, Commercial complexes/markets etc have been e-networked and striving towards paperless system. IDES is marching ahead despite of extremes faced, as it all happened with generation of local Revenue from Property and water tax revision of properties inside cantonment areas and non tax revenues from BOT/outsourcing the facilities. This was strongly resisted by Corporators of Cantonment boards, yet with strong will and efforts of IDES officers this was ultimately through. Please visit Cantonments as Pune, Delhi, Secunderabad , Lucknow to appreciate the Quality in delivery of Public Civic Service which is prime duty of IDES. This all contradicts the efforts made by service as Why cadre restructuring of IDES is being delayed?

Shantanu