The Government of India has assigned new roles to three top officers by issuing the following appointment and empanelment notifications on Tuesday:
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Dr. Rajesh S. Gokhale, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, has been assigned additional charge of Secretary, Department of Science and Technology from June 11 to June 18, 2025, during the leave of Prof. Abhay Karandikar.
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Himanshu Jain (IRSSE: 2008), currently serving as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL), Bilaspur, has been given additional charge as CVO, Northern Coalfields Ltd (NCL), Singrauli, for a period of six months starting May 19, 2025, or until a regular appointment is made.
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Priyanka Mary Francis (IAS: 2009: Karnataka cadre) has been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent at the Government of India level.
