New Delhi: Dr. Akshay Jain, an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer of the 2011 batch, has been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre from his current posting as Deputy Secretary at the National Health Authority (NHA), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The decision, which was approved by the competent authority, was made on personal grounds and includes the provision of an extended cooling-off period.
An official order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, confirms the repatriation, which will see Dr. Jain return to his parent cadre following his tenure at the NHA. The move highlights ongoing administrative adjustments in government postings.
Dr. Jain’s repatriation reflects the department’s flexibility in accommodating officers’ personal requirements, while also ensuring that the NHA continues its important work in the healthcare sector.