New Delhi: In a move to further strengthen India’s global trade and economic diplomacy, the government has announced the appointment of several Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officers to prominent positions across Indian Embassies and Consulates. These appointments reflect India’s commitment to enhancing its international trade ties and economic influence.
R Ananth Appointed as First Secretary (Trade) in Brussels
R Ananth, an IRS (C&IT) officer from the 2009 batch, has been appointed as the First Secretary (Trade) at the Embassy of India in Brussels, Belgium. This position will see Ananth take charge of trade and economic relations between India and the European Union, a crucial region for India’s export and foreign policy objectives.
Rajlakshmi A Kadam Named Consul Trade in New York
In a significant diplomatic move, Ms. Rajlakshmi A Kadam, a 2010 batch IRS (C&IT) officer, has been appointed as the Consul (Trade) at the Consulate General of India in New York. This role will position Kadam at the heart of India’s engagement with the United States, focusing on promoting bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation.
Mritinjal Srikanthan to Serve as First Secretary (Commerce) in Singapore
Mritinjal Srikanthan, a 2013 batch IRS (C&IT) officer, has been appointed as the First Secretary (Commerce) at the High Commission of India in Singapore. Singapore’s strategic position in Southeast Asia makes this role vital for boosting India’s trade and commerce in the region. Srikanthan’s leadership will be key in navigating India’s economic partnership with one of Asia’s most dynamic economies.
Nadig Vishwas H Appointed as First Secretary (Trade) in Moscow
Nadig Vishwas H, an IRS (C&IT) officer from the 2012 batch, has been appointed as the First Secretary (Trade) at the Embassy of India in Moscow, Russia. Vishwas will handle the growing trade relations between India and Russia, particularly in the sectors of defense, energy, and agriculture, as both countries seek to expand their bilateral economic ties.
Goldi Sharma to Represent India as First Secretary (Eco) in Kathmandu
Ms. Goldi Sharma, an IRS (C&IT) officer of the 2012 batch, has been appointed as the First Secretary (Economic) at the Embassy of India in Kathmandu, Nepal. In this capacity, Sharma will focus on India’s economic and trade relationships with Nepal, strengthening economic cooperation, cross-border trade, and joint development initiatives between the two neighboring countries.
Shruti Mehrotra to Head Trade Affairs in Birgunj, Nepal
In another key appointment, Ms. Shruti Mehrotra, an IRS (C&IT) officer from the 2014 batch, has been assigned as the First Secretary (Trade) at the Embassy of India in Birgunj, Nepal. This role places her at the center of facilitating cross-border trade and economic engagement between India and Nepal, particularly in the southern region, which is crucial for India’s trade flow to and from Nepal.
Praveen Kumar Appointed as Second Secretary (Trade) in Brussels
Praveen Kumar, a 2023 batch IRS (C&IT) officer, has been appointed as the Second Secretary (Trade) at the Embassy of India in Brussels. Kumar’s appointment comes at a time when the EU is playing a critical role in global trade negotiations, and his role will focus on promoting India’s interests in the European Union’s policy-making and trade discussions.
Strengthening India’s Global Diplomacy
These appointments come at a time when India is intensifying its economic and diplomatic outreach across the globe. With global trade becoming increasingly interconnected, India’s strategic appointments to various embassies are aimed at creating synergies to boost trade, investments, and diplomatic relations in key international markets.
The Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and the IRS officers working across these global missions will be instrumental in fostering India’s growing influence on the world stage, enhancing bilateral ties, and contributing to the country’s economic and diplomatic goals.
