New Delhi: Senior IAS officer Fating Rahul Haridas has been appointed as Private Secretary to Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh in the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. The appointment has been cleared by the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) following a proposal from the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
The officer will hold this responsibility in addition to his existing role as Private Secretary to the same minister in the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, marking a rare dual-charge assignment at the Union level.
DoPT Clears Dual Responsibility Posting
According to the official order, the appointment will take effect from the date Haridas assumes charge and will continue up to 19 April 2031 or co-terminus with the minister’s tenure, whichever is earlier.
The approval was granted after a formal proposal was received from the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, reflecting administrative continuity across two key ministries handling rural governance and livestock development.
Additional Charge Across Two Ministries
With this posting, Haridas will now serve in both:
- Ministry of Panchayati Raj
- Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
This dual responsibility is expected to improve coordination between rural development initiatives and livestock-based livelihood schemes, which often overlap at the implementation level in states.
Profile of the Officer
A 2012-batch IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, Fating Rahul Haridas is known for his administrative versatility and multi-sector experience.
He has previously served in several field and secretariat roles including:
- Collector and Additional Collector assignments
- Chief Executive Officer (district-level administration)
- Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM)
- Assistant Collector
- Commissioner-level postings
- Deputy Secretary-level roles in the state administration
As per his service profile, he currently serves in the Madhya Pradesh government as Director in the Health Services Department.
Academic and Professional Background
Mr Haridas has a diverse academic background, holding:
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics
- Medical qualification (MBBS)
He is fluent in multiple languages including Hindi, English, Marathi, and Urdu, which has supported his administrative roles across diverse regions.
Significance of the Appointment
The dual posting reflects the Centre’s increasing reliance on experienced IAS officers for inter-ministerial coordination, especially in sectors linked to rural development, agriculture, and animal husbandry.
Officials note that such arrangements help streamline policy execution and ensure better convergence between central schemes implemented at the ground level.
