In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has reassigned three senior officers from different central services to important posts across the Departments of Food & Public Distribution and the Ministry of Labour & Employment. The new appointments are aimed at strengthening operational oversight and financial governance in critical sectors.
Mr Manish Tiwari, IRTS (1995)
Mr Manish Tiwari has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA), which functions under the Department of Food and Public Distribution. He will serve in this position until his superannuation on September 30, 2029, or until further instructions, whichever occurs earlier. He succeeds Mr Anirudh Kumar, IRSME (1995).
Mr Lokesh Kumar Sharma, IOFS (1998)
Mr Lokesh Kumar Sharma has been posted as Executive Director at the Food Corporation of India (FCI), under the Department of Food and Public Distribution. His tenure will span five years from the date of assumption of charge or until further orders. He replaces Mr Manoj Kumar Jain, IRAS (2000).
Ms Roli Shukla Malge, IA&AS (2002)
Ms. Roli Shukla Malge has been appointed as Financial Advisor and Chief Accounts Officer (FA & CAO) in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), operating under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Her appointment is for a five-year term, or until further instructions, whichever is earlier. She succeeds Mr Sanjay Pandey, ICAS (1994).
These strategic postings reflect the government’s focus on enhancing financial management, food distribution efficiency, and institutional accountability within major administrative bodies.
