Senior Civil Servant to Strengthen Policy, Media Regulation and Broadcasting Governance at the Central Level
The Government of India has appointed Vijay Kumar Darak, an officer of the Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICoAS), as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), reinforcing the ministry’s administrative and financial governance framework.
The appointment has been made through the competent authority under the Central Staffing Scheme, and Mr. Darak will now assume responsibilities related to financial oversight, inter-ministerial coordination, and policy execution within one of the Union Government’s most strategically important communication ministries.
Strengthening Financial Governance in a Key Ministry
With his induction into the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Mr. Darak will play a vital role in supervising fiscal planning, budgetary implementation, audit compliance, and programme monitoring connected to national broadcasting policies, public communication platforms, digital media regulation, and content dissemination frameworks.
The ministry oversees critical public institutions such as Doordarshan, All India Radio, Press Information Bureau, and multiple autonomous media bodies, making the appointment significant for operational stability and transparency.
About the Officer
Vijay Kumar Darak is known within administrative circles for his strong background in public finance management, government accounting systems, and compliance-based governance. His experience in financial administration and regulatory coordination is expected to bring enhanced efficiency to the Ministry’s ongoing modernization initiatives.
Role Significance
As Deputy Secretary, Mr. Darak will be involved in strategic decision-making processes, financial scrutiny of flagship communication schemes, and ensuring accountability in public expenditure while contributing to reforms aligned with Digital India and emerging broadcasting policy frameworks.
His appointment is expected to improve procedural agility and strengthen governance mechanisms within the Ministry.
