IAS Officer Aryaka Akhoury Appointed Deputy Secretary in DoPT Under Central Staffing Scheme for Four Years
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of IAS officer Aryaka Akhoury (UP cadre, 2013 batch) as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), Government of India.
According to the official order issued by the DoPT, the appointment has been made under the Central Staffing Scheme (CSS) for a period of four years from the date of assumption of charge, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Background of the Officer
Ms. Aryaka Akhoury is an IAS officer of the 2013 batch from the Uttar Pradesh cadre. Prior to this appointment, she was serving as Special Secretary in the Medical Health and Family Welfare Department of the Uttar Pradesh Government. Her career has included significant responsibilities in public administration, health governance, and policy implementation at the state level.
Her move to the DoPT marks a transition to central deputation, where she will contribute to personnel management, administrative reforms, and policy coordination at the national level.
Role of the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT)
The DoPT is the nodal agency of the Government of India responsible for:
Formulating policies related to recruitment, training, and career management of civil servants.
Overseeing cadre allocation and deputation of IAS and other All India Services officers.
Implementing administrative reforms and strengthening governance frameworks.
Managing the Central Staffing Scheme, which facilitates the placement of officers from different cadres in central ministries and departments.
As Deputy Secretary, Ms. Akhoury will play a key role in supporting these functions, ensuring effective coordination between the Centre and states in matters of personnel administration.
Significance of the Appointment
The appointment of Ms. Akhoury reflects the government’s emphasis on:
Strengthening administrative leadership by bringing experienced officers from state cadres into central ministries.
Ensuring continuity in governance through the Central Staffing Scheme.
Enhancing policy execution in areas of personnel management and administrative reforms.
Her experience in the health sector and state administration is expected to add value to the DoPT’s ongoing initiatives, particularly in areas requiring inter-sectoral coordination and reform.
The appointment of IAS officer Aryaka Akhoury as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Personnel & Training under the Central Staffing Scheme for four years underscores the government’s commitment to strengthening administrative capacity at the Centre. Her transition from the Uttar Pradesh government to the DoPT highlights the importance of cadre mobility in enriching governance and policy-making at the national level.
