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ACC Approves Appointment of 3 Officers as Deputy Secretaries in Key Union Ministries – Details Inside

Harleen Kaur, Surendra Choudhary, and Johny Tom Varghese to Take Charge Under Central Staffing Scheme
IPS Aditya Kumar Singh
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New Delhi: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of three senior officers to the post of Deputy Secretary in important ministries of the Central Government under the Central Staffing Scheme. The appointments are effective for a tenure of four years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

This strategic move aims to strengthen administrative efficiency and ensure robust policy implementation in core sectors including transport, internal security, and mining.

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Harleen Kaur Appointed Deputy Secretary in Road Transport & Highways Ministry

Ms. Harleen Kaur, IAS (AGMUT: 2012), has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Delhi. She was recommended for central deputation by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Her appointment is part of the Central Staffing Scheme and will be effective from the date she assumes charge.

With a strong administrative background and experience in infrastructure and governance, Ms. Kaur is expected to play a key role in overseeing national highway development and road safety initiatives.

Surendra Choudhary Takes Charge in Ministry of Home Affairs

Mr. Surendra Choudhary, IPS (AGMUT: 2013), has been selected for appointment as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Delhi. His appointment is also governed by the Central Staffing Scheme and is for a four-year term.

Given his policing and internal security background, Mr. Choudhary is likely to contribute significantly to homeland security policies and inter-agency coordination.

Johny Tom Varghese Posted as Deputy Secretary in Ministry of Mines

Johny Tom Varghese, IAS (TN: 2014), has been appointed Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Mines, Delhi. With experience in state governance and administrative reforms, his expertise is expected to support mineral policy development, sustainable mining, and sectoral innovation.

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Central Staffing Scheme: Building Capacity Across Ministries

The Central Staffing Scheme is designed to bring top bureaucratic talent from various cadres into central ministries and departments, ensuring a dynamic exchange of expertise and administrative insight. These appointments reflect the Centre’s focus on placing experienced officers in roles that demand strategic oversight and policy implementation.


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