https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Two Senior IAS Officers, Sanjeev Chopra and Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Given Additional Charge

Mr. Sanjeev Chopra, a 1990-batch IAS officer, is the incumbent Secretary in the Department of Food and Public Distribution
IAS
Indian Masterminds Stories

As per a circular issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on June 29th, two senior IAS officers were given additional charge as Secretaries in the union.

Mr. Sanjeev Chopra (1990-batch IAS officer), the incumbent Secretary in the Department of Food and Public Distribution, was given additional charge of Secretary in the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare following the repatriation of incumbent Mr. Manoj Ahuja (1990-batch Odisha cadre IAS officer) and till the appointment of a regular incumbent or until further orders, whichever transpires earlier.

Mr. Ajay Kumar Bhalla (1984-batch IAS officer), the incumbent Home Secretary, was given additional charge of Secretary in the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) following the superannuation of Ms. R Radha Chauhan (1988-batch IAS officer) on June 30th and till the appointment of a regular incumbent or until further orders, whichever transpires earlier.


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
R.K.Tyagi
Powering India’s Future: POWERGRID CMD R.K. Tyagi Honoured with Doctor of Science by PEC Chandigarh
Punjab & Haryana High Court judge transfers
Judiciary Buzz: Supreme Court Transfers Three Punjab & Haryana High Court Judges in Key Administrative Move
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve safari vehicles controversy
Exclusive Resort Vehicles Trigger Legal Storm in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve – High Court Questions Government Policy
Nagaland IAS induction strike
“Merit vs Manipulation? Nagaland Govt Staff Paralyze Offices Over IAS Induction Strike
NETRA Mk-2
India’s Ultimate Sky Spy: NETRA Mk-2 to Detect Threats 500 km Away Before They Strike
Yogi Adityanath Ayodhya visit in Diwali
Yogi Adityanath Ayodhya visit in Diwali: CM Distributes Sweets & Fruits in , Nishad Basti Re-affirms Inclusive Diwali for All
Su-30MKI RCS reduction upgrade
India’s Su-30MKI Get RCS reduction upgrade: Radar-Absorbent Paint Entering Fleet Trials
PPP model
Public Health for Sale? Ex-IAS P.V. Ramesh Questions Andhra Govt’s PPP Model for Medical Colleges
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
WhatsApp Image 2025-10-19 at 12.23
UPSC Journey Should Be Enjoyable, Not Cumbersome
WhatsApp Image 2025-10-16 at 15.16
The Many Facets of Former IRS Officer and Author, Giselle Mehta | Video Interview
IDES Saquib Alam
Beyond IAS and IPS: The Inspiring Work of an IDES officer | Video Interview 
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
IAS Rupal Rana UPSC
How Rupal Rana Cracked UPSC CSE 2023 with AIR 26 After Four Attempts
UPSC Topper Rupal Rana secured AIR 26 in 2023 after four attempts. Learn her preparation strategy, booklist,...
Ankita Parashar RAS 2023
4 Attempts, 1 Dream, 0 Excuses: Meet RAS Topper Ankita Parashar, Who Fulfilled a Daughter’s Promise & Secured Rank 2 | Exclusive Interview
Ankita Parashar, a teacher-turned-officer from Pushkar, fulfilled her late father’s dream by securing...
Kushal Chaudhary RAS
From Lab Assistant’s Grit to Rajasthan Topper: How Kushal Chaudhary Topped RAS 2023 with Self-Study | Preparation, Strategy & Interview
Kushal Chaudhary, a farmer’s son and lab assistant from Ajmer, topped RAS 2023 through self-study, overcoming...
Social Media
IFS Parveen Kaswan
Heartbreak by the River: 15-Day-Old Elephant Calf Rejected by Mother, Rescued by IFS Parveen Kaswan and His Team
Jaldapra, West Bengal: In a moving incident that tugs at the heart, a 15-day-old elephant calf was rescued...
Ashwini Bhide IAS and Anand Mahindra
Who Is IAS Ashwini Bhide, Hailed as a Role Model for Mumbai Metro Transformation by Anand Mahindra?
From heritage to high-tech: Bhide’s leadership in Metro Line 3 earns public praise and admiration
World Rhino Day India
On World Rhino Day, IFS Officer Parveen Kaswan Shares Rare Insights - India Now Hosts 80% of the World’s One-Horned Rhinos
September 22 Marks Global Call for Rhino Conservation; India Holds 80% of World’s Greater One-Horned...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
R.K.Tyagi
Powering India’s Future: POWERGRID CMD R.K. Tyagi Honoured with Doctor of Science by PEC Chandigarh
Punjab & Haryana High Court judge transfers
Judiciary Buzz: Supreme Court Transfers Three Punjab & Haryana High Court Judges in Key Administrative Move
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
WhatsApp Image 2025-10-19 at 12.23
WhatsApp Image 2025-10-16 at 15.16
IDES Saquib Alam
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT