1996 batch IAS officer Faiz Ahmed Kidwai of Madhya Pradesh cadre, who is the Additional Secretary in the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, has been retrospectively appointed to the additional role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA).
An official directive from the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), confirms the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet’s endorsement of Mr. Kidwai’s extended responsibility for a duration of nine months starting from 05.06.2023, or until the appointment of a new CEO, or until further notice, whichever occurs earlier.