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New Appointments in Key Government Departments: Harish Kumar Kallega, Heera Lal, Samarth Verma, and Reema Jain Take Senior Roles

Notifications of New Appointments and Recommendations Issued on September 29, 2025
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New Delhi: The Government of India has issued notifications regarding several key appointments and recommendations for various positions in different departments. These appointments are aimed at bolstering the efficiency and leadership across important sectors in the country. Below is a summary of the key appointments:

1. Harish Kumar Kallega (IES: 2013) Appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Higher Education

Tenure: 4 years

Harish Kumar Kallega has been appointed as the Deputy Secretary in the Department of Higher Education, where he will contribute to various initiatives aimed at enhancing the higher education system in India.

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2. Heera Lal (IRS C&IT: 2015) Appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Higher Education

Tenure: 4 years

Heera Lal has been appointed to serve as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Higher Education, Delhi. His responsibilities will include overseeing policy matters and ensuring smooth implementation of projects in the higher education sector.

3. Samarth Verma (IAS: 2011: OD) Appointed as Director in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways

Tenure: 5 years

Samarth Verma, a 2011-batch IAS officer from Odisha, has been appointed as Director in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways. His role will focus on strategic decision-making and advancing India’s maritime and waterway infrastructure.

4. Reema Jain (IES: 2013) Appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Defence

Tenure: 4 years

Reema Jain has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Defence, Delhi. She will handle key administrative functions and policy matters within the Ministry of Defence to further strengthen India’s national security.

These appointments reflect the government’s ongoing effort to fill important roles with competent and experienced officers to drive the country’s administrative and developmental agendas forward.

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