New Delhi: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the re-designation of six officers from the 2011 and 2012 batches of various central services as Directors in their respective ministries and departments. The changes take effect immediately, reflecting the officers’ continued contributions in their fields and their central deputation tenures.
Officers Elevated to Director-Level Posts
Prasad Arvind Chaphekar (IRS IT: 2012)
- Current Role: Deputy Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
- New Role: Director, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
- Tenure: Up to 25.12.2027
- Central Deputation Tenure: Effective from 26.12.2022
Vaibhav Rundwal (IES: 2012)
- Current Role: Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
- New Role: Director, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
- Tenure: Up to 16.12.2029
- Central Deputation Tenure: Effective from 17.12.2024
Puneet Meena (IRAS: 2011)
- Current Role: Deputy Secretary, Central Vigilance Commission
- New Role: Director, Central Vigilance Commission
- Tenure: Up to 06.03.2029
- Central Deputation Tenure: Effective from 07.03.2024
Mayank Tyagi (IDAS: 2012)
- Current Role: Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
- New Role: Director, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
- Tenure: Up to 17.06.2029
- Central Deputation Tenure: Effective from 18.06.2024
Manender (IDAS: 2011)
- Current Role: Deputy Secretary, Central Vigilance Commission
- New Role: Director, Central Vigilance Commission
- Tenure: Up to 05.03.2029
- Central Deputation Tenure: Effective from 06.03.2024
Sushant Sudan (IES: 2012)
- Current Role: Deputy Secretary, Department of Commerce (GeM)
- New Role: Director, Department of Commerce (GeM)
- Tenure: Up to 06.01.2027
- Central Deputation Tenure: Effective from 07.01.2022
Significance of Re-designation
The re-designation of these officers to Director-level positions acknowledges their consistent performance and expertise in handling administrative responsibilities at the central level. Each officer brings years of experience and specialization to their respective ministries, enhancing the efficiency and policy implementation capacity of the departments.
This move also ensures continuity in the central administration while providing experienced leadership at key positions, especially in ministries handling critical sectors such as New and Renewable Energy, Housing, Road Transport, and Commerce.
Outlook
With these appointments, the officers are expected to contribute to strategic planning, policy development, and efficient governance at the national level. Their enhanced roles will play a key part in strengthening administrative oversight and improving service delivery in their respective domains.
