Ms. Punya Salila Srivastava (1993-batch AGMUT cadre IAS officer), currently serving as Secretary in the Department of Health & Family Welfare, has been assigned additional charge as Secretary, Ministry of Ayush.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on January 17, 2025, the competent authority approved this assignment for the period from January 18, 2025, to January 25, 2025. This temporary arrangement is necessitated by the leave of the incumbent, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha.
Ms. Srivastava is a seasoned IAS officer with extensive experience in various administrative roles. Her additional charge as Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, underscores her capability to oversee critical portfolios in the health and wellness sectors.
