Centre Repatriates IAS Manoj Kumar Dwivedi to AGMUT Cadre; IPS Veenu Bansal Moved from Rashtrapati Bhavan Security to Delhi Police HQ
The Central Government has issued two important administrative orders involving senior officers of the AGMUT cadre, triggering significant changes in both the civil administration and policing setup. Senior IAS officer Manoj Kumar Dwivedi has been sent back to his parent AGMUT cadre after serving in a key position at the Centre, while IPS officer Veenu Bansal has been shifted from the highly sensitive security establishment of Rashtrapati Bhavan and attached to the Delhi Police Headquarters.
The twin decisions, announced on Wednesday, concern two experienced officers who have spent years handling crucial responsibilities in the Government of India as well as the national capital. While Dwivedi’s move marks the end of an extended tenure in the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Bansal’s transfer comes amid reports surrounding administrative issues, although the government has not officially cited any reasons for the decision.
Manoj Kumar Dwivedi Returns to AGMUT Cadre
The Department of Personnel and Training has repatriated Manoj Kumar Dwivedi (IAS:1997:AGMUT) to his parent AGMUT cadre. The order also specifies that he will remain under an extended cooling-off period before becoming eligible for another Central deputation.
Dwivedi had been serving as Additional Secretary in the DoPT under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. He was elevated to the rank of Additional Secretary through an in-situ upgradation in November 2022. His Central deputation had earlier been extended until November 18, 2026, but the latest order brings that assignment to an end before the completion of the extended tenure.
A 1997-batch IAS officer, Dwivedi has earned a reputation as a seasoned administrator with nearly three decades of experience across a wide range of assignments at both the Union Government and in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Nearly Three Decades of Administrative Experience
Originally from Haryana, Dwivedi holds a B.Tech degree in Chemical Engineering before joining the Indian Administrative Service as a direct recruit. Throughout his career, he has handled several strategic assignments that required both policy expertise and administrative leadership.
Before taking charge in the Department of Personnel and Training, he served as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. During that tenure, he played an important role in India’s international trade negotiations and contributed significantly to the country’s export-import policy, especially in matters concerning Africa and West Asia. He also worked as Executive Director of the Tobacco Board, where he was associated with policy implementation and sectoral development.
His posting in the DoPT placed him at the centre of India’s civil services administration, where he dealt with personnel management, cadre issues and several policy matters concerning the country’s bureaucracy.
Major Role During Jammu and Kashmir’s Administrative Transition
Among Dwivedi’s most significant contributions has been his extensive work in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly during one of the region’s most consequential administrative transitions.
He was closely associated with governance reforms following the reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir into Union Territories. During this period, he contributed to aligning the Union Territory’s administrative systems with Central Government rules and procedures.
He also played a role in drafting regulations for the newly created Union Territory of Ladakh, helping establish its administrative framework during the initial stages after the constitutional changes.
Over the years, Dwivedi has occupied several important positions in Jammu and Kashmir, reflecting the confidence successive administrations placed in his abilities. His key assignments have included Principal Secretary of the General Administration Department, Commissioner and Secretary of the Industries and Commerce Department, District Magistrate and Deputy Commissioner of Jammu, Rajouri and Leh, besides serving twice as Additional Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board.
His work in challenging administrative assignments earned him the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor’s Award in Jammu and Kashmir, recognising his contribution to governance and public administration.
Administrator, Policy Expert and Author
Apart from his administrative responsibilities, Dwivedi is also known for his interest in leadership and personal development. In 2024, he published his book Decode Life, which explores themes related to leadership, decision-making and personal growth. The publication added another dimension to his professional profile, showcasing his interest beyond government service.
With his repatriation to the AGMUT cadre, attention will now turn to his next assignment within the cadre after the applicable cooling-off period.
IPS Officer Veenu Bansal Shifted to Delhi Police Headquarters
In another significant development, the Centre has transferred Veenu Bansal (IPS:2004:AGMUT) from his position as Joint Commissioner of Police (Security), Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Under the latest order issued on August 5, 2026, Bansal has been attached to the Delhi Police Headquarters, effectively ending his tenure overseeing security at one of India’s most sensitive and prestigious establishments. He had assumed charge as Joint Commissioner (Security) at Rashtrapati Bhavan in October 2024 after serving in several senior operational positions within the Delhi Police.
Career Built Across Key Delhi Police Assignments
Hailing from Punjab, Bansal is also an engineering graduate with a B.Tech degree. Before joining the Indian Police Service, he briefly worked as an Assistant Executive Engineer with ONGC in 2001. After clearing the Civil Services Examination, he entered the IPS in 2004 and underwent training at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy.
Over the years, he has handled a variety of important policing assignments in Delhi. His career has included serving as Deputy Commissioner of Police for the North-West District, Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic), and later Joint Commissioner of Police after his promotion to the Inspector General rank in December 2021.
His appointment as Joint Commissioner (Security) at Rashtrapati Bhavan in October 2024 placed him in charge of security arrangements for one of the country’s most protected institutions.
Recipient of Multiple Police Honours
During his years in service, Bansal has been recognised with several prestigious police decorations for his contributions. Among the honours conferred upon him are the Police Special Duty Medal in 2010, another Police Special Duty Medal in 2013, and the Police Antrik Suraksha Seva Padak, also awarded in 2013.
These recognitions reflect his long service in operational policing and internal security assignments.
Reports Link Transfer to Administrative Complaints
Although the official transfer order does not mention any reason behind Bansal’s removal from Rashtrapati Bhavan Security, media reports have linked the decision to allegations involving administrative rule violations and complaints concerning his conduct with subordinate personnel.
Following the transfer, he has been attached to the Delhi Police Headquarters and is expected to await his next posting. The authorities, however, have not issued any detailed official clarification regarding the circumstances that led to the decision. As a result, the reports remain unconfirmed from the government’s side.
Administrative Changes Continue Across the Centre
The latest orders involving Manoj Kumar Dwivedi and Veenu Bansal come at a time when the Central Government has been witnessing a series of administrative reshuffles involving senior IAS and IPS officers.
For Dwivedi, the move concludes an influential stint at the Centre where he handled critical responsibilities relating to personnel administration, governance reforms and policy formulation. His return to the AGMUT cadre adds another experienced administrator back to the cadre’s senior leadership.
For Bansal, the transfer marks the end of his assignment at Rashtrapati Bhavan Security, with his future posting expected to be decided after his attachment to the Delhi Police Headquarters.
Together, the two decisions underline the Centre’s continuing efforts to recalibrate senior-level administrative and policing assignments as part of the evolving bureaucratic landscape.
