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Top Ten Lieutenants of Rajnath Singh

Dr Sudhanshu Trivedi:
A PhD in Mechanical Engineering, he encompasses an array of abilities and capabilities. He is the national spokesperson of the BJP & Political Advisor to Rajnath. An articulate orator and is widely seen in primetime discussions on mainstream TV news channels. Keeps a sharp vigil on Rajnath's PR & profile and ensures that all the policy matters are robust before they are brought to Rajnath. In a nutshell, he is to Rajnath what Ahmed Patel is to Sonia Gandhi.

Sudhanshu Mittal:
Sudhanshu Mittal, a shadowy figure in the BJP, used to command the confidence of Pramod Mahajan as his closest associates. His influence grew in direct proportion to Mahajan's meteoric rise in the BJP. After the demise of Pramod Mahajan, Mittal remained loyal to Mahajan's family. He made a new political footing and found succor in Rajnath Singh and rapidly rose in significance again.

Rajiv Pratap Rudi:

Rudi is Rajnath's confidante for several reasons. He is young and youthful, makes a comfortable caste equations with Rajnath. Rudy and Rajnath share a common cultural ethos as they belong to Eastern UP & Bhojpur area respectively. The intensity of intimacy can be gauged by the fact that Rajnath has entrusted Rudy with the responsibility of most resourceful and mighty state of Maharashtra as In-charge.

Saudan Singh:

A Joint General Secretary of BJP carries the confidence of Rajnath and shares a convenient caste equation as well. Insiders of the BJP believe that Saudan is seen as an appropriate alternative to Ram Lal (national secretary General- Organisation) who commands the mandate of the RSS and forms a bridge between the BJP & RSS.

Prabhat Jha:

A Rajya Sabha Member from Madhya Pradesh, Jha was born in Bihar and brought up in Madhya Pradesh. He started his career as a journalist before joining politics. Known as a grassroot RSS worker Jha is well versed in the tricks and tantrums of politics. He is National Vice President and prior to that he served as BJP State President for Madhya Pradesh till December 2012. Still cayying the credentials as a former journalist he serves as Editor of 'Kamal Sandesh'-- BJP's mouthpiece. Jha commands a solid backing of RSS stalwart Suresh Soni.

Dr Anil Jain:

A native of Firozabad, he is a qualified MBBS and renders part-time services to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi as a Senior Consultant Surgeon. He holds key positions in the BJP as National Secretary and Co-In-charge of Haryana BJP. Jain had once played crucial role in stepping down of Ramesh Pokhariyal, the then CM of Uttarakhand.

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi:

He is the Muslim face of the BJP. He is party's National Vice President, sitting Rajya Sabha Member from Uttar Pradesh and a former Union Minister of the Vajpayee Govt. Having foot firmly grounded, Naqvi has very good terms with all the BJP stalwarts. Since he belongs to Allahabad, he commands the confidence of Rajnath. His political credentials within the party are impeccable.

Saroj Pandey:

A Lok Sabha Member from Durg whom Rajnath picked up to lead BJP's 'Mahila Morcha' as its National President. She started her political career at the local municipal level and rose to become the Mayor of Durg. She is one of the most acceptable female faces of the BJP.

Ramapati Ram Tripathy:

Rajnath's confidence in Tripathy reflects by the fact that he was handed over the command of Election Management Committee for UP ahead of 2014 Lok Sabha election. A qualified 'Aayurvedic' doctor and a former UP state BJP President; he is a member of UP legislative Council. He belongs to Gorakhpur and has a command over regional politics in Western UP & Bundelkhand.

Vijay Goel

Goel shares the list with Sudhanshu Mittal as Rajnath Singh's confidente in Delhi. Goel, Delhi BJP President, was promoted as BJP's CM candidate but lost the race to Harshvardhan. In 1977 he was elected as DUSU President as ABVP candidate. He has been the MP for the 11th, 12th and 13th Lok Sabha from Chandni Chowk and Sadar constituencies of Delhi. He has proved his mettle in governance as Union MoS for several ministries in the NDA government.

BUREAUCRACY

Sanjog Kapoor appointed as First Secretary, Indian Embassy, Tokyo
Indian Revenue Service officer of Income Tax cadre, Sanjog Kapoor has been appointed as First Secretary, ITOU, Embassy of India at Tokyo, Japan.

Negi to be acting Chief Secretary of Arunachal Pradesh
Ramesh Negi is likely to be appointed acting Chief Secretary of Arunachal Pradesh. He is a 1984 batch IAS officer of UT cadre.

33 IRS officers selected for promotion as Commissioner
As many as 33 IRS (IC&CES) officers of 1992 batch have been selected for promotion as Commissioner. Remaining officers of 1992 and 1993 batches are upset that cadre restructuring vacancies were not included for the promotion.

Indu Gupta to be next CPMG, MP circle
Indu Gupta, 1979 batch Indian Postal Service officer, presently posted in Tamil Nadu, has been appointed next Chief Post Master General (CPMG) of Madhya Pradesh circle. She is likely to assume her new office next week. The present incumbent A P Shrivastava has retired on January 31. Ms. Gupta, who is due to retire in July this year, has earlier remained Post Master General in Madhya Pradesh.

Sinha to be JS, Forests and Environment
Bishwa Nath Sinha, is being tipped to be Joint Secretary Forests and Environment in the Government of India. He is a 1992 batch IAS officer of Kerala cadre.

Sarvjit Singh is Finance Secretary Chandigarh
Sarvjit Singh has joined as the new UT Finance Secretary in Chandigarh, He is a 1992 batch IAS officer of Punjab cadre.

Pushpendra Kumar is back to Delhi
Pushpendra Kumar has been transferred from Arunachal Pradesh to Delhi. He is a 2006 batch IPS officer of UT cadre.

1963 batch meet in Delhi
1963 batch officers of all the services will meet in Delhi on February 8 and 9.

IAS officer to enter in politics ?
1980 batch Gujarat cadre IAS officer D K Rao is likely to resign to contest election from Andhra Pradesh.

Deputation term of Sanjay Gupta as CEO, APSDPS extended
The deputation term of Sanjay Gupta, Chief Executive Officer of AP State Development Planning Society (APSDPS) and Ex-Officio Special Secretary to Government, Planning Department, has been extended for a period of two years with effect from December 27, 2013. He is a 1987 batch IFS officer.

Capt A K Govil to be ED (Eastern Region), Air India
Capt. A K Govil has been appointed as Executive Director (Eastern Region), Delhi in Air India Limited.

PESB invites applications for Director (Mktg), HLL Life Care Ltd
Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has invited applications for the post of Director (Marketing), HLL Life Care Limited lying vacant since December 12, 2013. Those willing to apply can send their applications to the PESB before March 10, 2014.

K Vannai Perumal likely to join central deputation
K Vannia Perumal is likely to join central deputation at Inspector General level. He is a 1992 batch IPS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.

Papi Reddy deputed to Govt of Andra Pradesh
M Papi Reddy presently in South Central Railway, Secunderabad, has been deputed to Andhra Pradesh Government as Commissioner, Horticulture. He is an IRTS officer.

Dr Suryanarayana promoted to CF in AP
Dr K Suryanarayana has been promoted to the grade of Conservator of Forests (CF) in Andhra Pradesh. He is a 1997 batch IFS officer of Andhra Pradesh.

TCIL allowed to fill posts by deputation
The Government of India has allowed Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL) to fill posts by deputation of group 'A' officers of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and other ministries who have telecommunication and information technology background for a further period of three years from October 1, 2013.

Skandan repatriated to parent cadre and posted as PS, Tourism
K Skandan, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, has been repatriated to his cadre and posted as Principal Secretary/Commissioner of Tourism and Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation. He is a 1982 batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.

Hemant Kumar Sinha appointed PS, Higher Education in TN
Hemant Kumar Sinha has been appointed as Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department in Tamil Nadu. He is a 1982 batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.

Eight IAS officers of 1998 batch get Super Time Scale in TN
As many as eight officers belonging to Indian Administrative Service (IAS) of 1998 batch have been promoted to Super Time Scale in Tamil Nadu. The officers are C Vijayraj Kumar, Anandrao Vishnu Patil, S Murugaia, D Vivekanandan, V M Xavier Chrisso Nayagam, V Chandrasekaran, M Chandrasekaran and P Seetharaman.

11 IAS officers of 2001 batch get Selection Grade in TN
As many as 11 officers belonging to Indian Administrative Service (IAS) of 2001 batch have been promoted to the Selection Grade in Tamil Nadu. The officers are T N Venkatesh, Dr P Umanath, Rajendra Ratnoo, R Lalvena, R Kirlosh Kumar, T Soundiah, V Palanikumar, Dr M Jayaraman, Dr V K Shanmugam, R Sudalaikannan and U Sagayam.

Three IAS officers get addl. charges in Haryana
Three IAS officers have been given additional charges in Haryana. Accordingly, Vikas Gupta has been assigned additional charge of Director, Consolidation of Holdings, Director Land Records, Haryana, Special Collector and Special LAO while A S Mann will hold an additional charge of Additional State Transport Commissioner (Road Safety) and Mrs Anu gets charge of Joint Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Gurgaon.

A N Upadhyaya to get additional charge of DGP, Chhattisgarh
A N Upadhyaya, ADGP, Administration, is being given an additional charge of DGP as present incumbent Ramnivas has retired on January 31, 2014. He is a 1985 batch IPS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre.

Dr Vasantha Kumar deputed as Mission Director, Health Mission in Delhi Govt
Dr Vasantha Kumar N has been deputed as Mission Director, Delhi State Health Mission with additional charge of Director, NRHM, Project Director, CATS, Additional Secretary, H&FW and MD, Geospatial Delhi Ltd in Delhi Government. He is a 2004 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Amit Barman Roy of Tripura State Service awarded IAS cadre
Amit Barman Roy of Tripura State Civil Service has been awarded an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) award against the vacancy of 2012.

Barnwal posted as PS, Food after promotion to PS grade in MP
Ashok Kumar Barnwal has been appointed as Principal Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection after promotion to this grade in Madhya Pradesh. He is a 1991 batch IAS officer of MP cadre.

Pramod Agrawal posted as PS, Transport after promotion to PS grade in MP
Pramod Agrawal has been appointed as Principal Secretary, Transport after promotion to this grade in Madhya Pradesh. He is a 1991 batch IAS officer of MP cadre.

Manu Shrivastava promoted to PS on existing post in MP
Manu Shrivastava has been promoted to Principal Secretary grade on the upgraded post of MD, Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company Limited, Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. He is a 1991 batch IAS officer of MP cadre.

Satish Chandra Mishra promoted as PS to CS in MP
Satish Chandra Mishra has been appointed as Principal Secretary (Coordination), Chief Secretary office with additional charge of MD, Madhya Pradesh Textbook Corporation after promotion to the grade of Principal Secretary in Madhya Pradesh. He is a 1991 batch IAS officer of MP cadre.

Upadhyaya promoted to PS grade on existing post in MP
Vishwa Mohan Upadhyaya has been appointed as OSD-cum-Commissioner, OBC Welfare after promotion to the grade of Principal Secretary in Madhya Pradesh. He is a 1991 batch IAS officer of MP cadre.

M K Vashnerya promoted as PS, Labour in MP
M K Vashnerya has been appointed as Principal Secretary, Labour after promotion to the grade of Principal Secretary in Madhya Pradesh. He is a 1991 batch IAS officer of MP cadre.

Arun Tiwari promoted to PS grade on present post in MP
Arun Tiwari has been appointed as OSD-cum-Commissioner, Narmada division on upgraded post of Principal Secretary after promotion to this grade in Madhya Pradesh. He is a 1991 batch IAS officer of MP cadre.

S K Mishra posted as PS, PHE after promotion to PS grade in MP
S K Mishra has been appointed as Principal Secretary, PHE and PS to CM with additional charge of MD, MP Water Corporation Limited after promotion to the grade of Principal Secretary in Madhya Pradesh. He is a 1991 batch IAS officer of MP cadre.

Mrs Sudha Chaudhary promoted to PS grade on existing post in MP
Mrs Sudha Chaudhary has been appointed as Managing Director, Madhya Pradesh Milk Federation on upgraded post after promotion to the grade of Principal Secretary in Madhya Pradesh. She is a 1991 batch IAS officer of MP cadre.

13 IAS officers transferred in MP
As many as 13 officers belonging to Indian Administrative Service (IAS) have been transferred and posted at different places in Madhya Pradesh. Accordingly, Sanjiv Kumar Jha has been appointed as Secretary, Panchayat and Rural and ex-officio Development Commissioner while Mrs Madhu Khare will now be Secretary, Revenue with additional charge of Revenue Commissioner and Mukesh Chandra Gupta is Additional Secretary, WRD; Project Director, World Bank projects. Besides, Santosh Mishra has been appointed MD, Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Marketing Federation, Bhopal; Manohar Lal Dubey as Secretary, Public Service Commission, Indore; Dr Sanjay Goyal as Director, Public Health and Family Welfare and ex-officio Deputy Secretary of the same department; Naresh Pal Kumar as Collector, Narsinghpur; Nisar Ahmad as Secretary, Minority Commission and Secretary, OBC welfare with additional charge of CEO, Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board; Shiv Narayan Singh Chauhan as Director, Tribal Regional Development projects, Bhopal; Ravindra Kumar Mishra as Collector, Panna; Raja Bhaiya Prajapati as Collector, Ashok Nagar; Mrs Alka Shrivastava as CEO, Zilla Panchayat, Betul and Sanjiv Singh was made Director, Skill Development, Jabalpur.

Dr Poonam Khetrapal joins as Regional Director for WHO SE-Asia Region
Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh has taken the charge as the Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia Region. She retired as Advisor, International Health in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
(We said this on Dec 9, 2013)

Lt Gen Dhawan is new GoC Bengal area
Lt Gen Raman Dhawan has taken over as General Officer Commanding (GoC) , Bengal area.

19 Custom officers accorded NFSG
As many as 19 officers belonging to Indian Revenue Service (IRS) of Customs and Central Excise cadre have been accorded Non-Functional Selection Grade (NFSG) in Central Board of Excise & Customs. The officers include: Om Prakash, Pramod Abhimanyu Vasave, A S Meenalochani, Kapil Choudhry, Praduymn Kumar Tripathi, Prashant Kumar, Imamuddin Ahmad, Gohil Vrindaba Laxmansinh, Harish Kumar, Konduru S V V Prasad, Vani Vikram Prakash, Talla Venkata Ravi, Dinesh K Chakravarti, Dr Shobhit Jain, Satyendra Mathuria, Atul Handa, Vinish Chaudhary, Anil Ramteke and D Anil.

Nisar Ahmad appointed as Secretary, Minority & OBC Commissions in MP
Nisar Ahmad has been appointed as Secretary, Minority Commission and Secretary, OBC Commission with additional charge of CEO, Waqf Board, Bhopal. He is a 2003 batch IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre.

Rajiv Bansal returns to parent cadre, posted as PS, YRS
Rajiv Bansal has been repatriated to his parent cadre from central deputation and posted as Principal Secretary, YRS department in Nagaland. He is a 1988 batch IAS officer of Nagaland cadre.

Six AIS officers get postings in Nagaland
As many as six officers of All India Service (AIS) have been shifted and posted at different places in Nagaland. Accordingly, Temjen Toy (IAS) has been assigned an additional charge of Commissioner, Nagaland while M Patton (IAS) is posted as DC Phek and Kesonyu Yhome (IAS) will be as Principal Director, School Education. Meanwhile, in another order, NN Zhasa (IFoS) was posted as Principal Secretary, Forest department; K D Vizo (ITS) as Commissioner & Secretary, IT department and Imtienla (IFoS) was made Secretary, Forest Department.

Satya Nedella is CEO of Microsoft
Satya Nedella son of YB yugandhar IAS 1963 batch Member planning commision has been appointed CEO Microsoft

DEBATE - What bureaucracy of the country feel ?
There has been a lot of hue and cry over the (mis)rule of the UPA under Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. The alarming defeat of the Congress party in the recently held state Assembly polls has only added fuel to the fire. We invite the decision makers to make their own assessment regarding the above notion about Dr Singh's tenure and feel free to post us that How do they rate performance of the economist Prime Minister as a head of the government?

(Please be short, to the point and objective in your assessment which should not be more than 200 words or so since too long statements and opinions don't attract much audience.)

Mail to -mehrotra.suresh@gmail.com Or suresh.mehrotra@yahoo mail.com

CORPORATE

Chalasani designated Director & Group CEO, Punj Lloyd Limited
J P Chalasani has been designated as Director and Group CEO of Punj Lloyd Limited.

Karnavar nominated Part-time Non-official Director, Punjab & Sind Bank
The Central Government has nominated Ms Anita Karnavar as Part- time Non-official Director on the Board of Directors of Punjab & Sind Bank.

Talwar appointed Independent Director, Religare Enterprises Limited
Religare Enterprises Limited has appointed Ms Sangeeta Talwar as Independent Non Executive Director of the company.

Goel resigns as VP, Finance, Nu Tek India Ltd?
Vineet Goel has resigned as Vice President, Finance of Nu Tek India Limited due to personal reasons.

(The views expressed in this column are of the contributors. We do not owe any responsibility, whatsoever, of the views of our surfers as they are their personal opinion. However, we would also request our contributors not to be personal, directly or indirectly, in presenting their views. Instead of countering the views which ‘X’ has already expressed, our contributors are advised to present their own views. Also be brief, say about 200 words at the most since any views longer than that if eliminated at our end would carry the risk of the contrbutor’s item losing its original essence)

Gratuity limit for government and PSU employees be enhanced.

Gratuity limit was Rs. 3.5 lakhs in the year 1986. Salary has increased 18 times since the year 1986, mostly because of inflation. In the year 1996, 5th Pay Commission had recommended removal of ceiling for gratuity. However, Govt. did not make any change in the then 10 year old ceiling of Rs.3.5 lakhs. In the year 2006, after a gap of 20 years, gratuity ceiling was revised from 3.5 lakhs to Rs.10 lakhs. Govt. servant salaries have increased almost two times since the year 2006. Thus, here is a strong case for increasing gratuity ceiling from present Rs.10 lakhs to Rs.20-30 lakhs. It would have very little financial implication. In any case, if it is not done now, it will be revised in the year 2016 by 7th Pay Commission. Why not this Govt. take credit in election year by enhancing gratuity limit for Govt. and PSU employees. Alternatively, opposition can make it a part of their manifesto.

Mani

In which country such crusades have been successful ?

While all wish the best of luck to AAP in its crusade against corruption in government, we have to ask ourselves in which country such crusades have been successful and how and why? Before Hong kong joined China it was practically rid of corruption. The method was quite simple. An entirely independent anti corruption agency was set up with full police and judicial powers of arrest and punishment. No one was to be spared. Corruption nearly disappeared and Hong kong boasted one of the cleanest administrations in the world. Although Delhi, like other Indian states has an anti corruption bureau under police officers on deputation from Union Territories cadre, it is debatable if they are anti corruption or pro corruption given an absence of political will , in the past, to deal with the cancer of corruption in public life. The anti corruption bureau , which works under the overall supervision of the Director of vigilance of Delhi and who functions as the eyes and ears of the Chief Secretary needs to be strengthened and made effective and should be personally directed by Arvind Kejrival as Chief Minister.If this happens then fiascos like the Bharti episode can be avoided. So far Delhi Police has been known only for high handedness, bribery and brutality. Women who dared to go to police stations alone to register complaints were routinely molested. The men always had to pay up. This is both a fact and reality of Delhi Police whatever its other virtues. So to make the Delhi Police pro people and shed its role as bully of the people will take a lot of doing. Besides Delhi Police continues to be under the Central Govermnment.So the only viable alternative now available is to strengthen the anti corruption bureau and make it directly accountable to the CM.

D Choudhury

AAP govt. is transparent and pro-poor

No one can assess the performance of a government in a months time. AAP 's performance is better than the other government e.g MP, RP & Chhattisgarh. The main thing is that the AAP govt. is transparent and taking the decisions in the interest of poor people. Other govt. decisions are influenced by business tycoons and favoritism. This is difference between AAP and other govts.

Hukam

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