Senior IAS officer Ms. V Vidyavathi has taken charge as the new Union tourism secretary. She replaced Arvind Singh. Just moment after taking charge Ms. Vidyavathi reviewed the preparations for the upcoming G20 events scheduled to take place in Goa. The Ministry of Tourism bid farewell to Arvind Singh and a cordial welcome to Ms. V. Vidyavathi as the new Secretary.
Ms. Vidyavathi served as the director general of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) before being appointed as the Officer on Special Duty in the tourism ministry. According to an order issued on April 20 by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, she was scheduled to take over as the secretary of the Ministry of Tourism following Arvind Singh’s superannuation on May 31.
Her posting is crucial regarding G20 events. The ministry is set to release the ‘GOA Roadmap’ and a ministerial communique endorsing it after the conclusion of the G20 TWG meeting. Vidyavathi’s appointment as the Union tourism secretary will bring a fresh perspective to the ministry’s endeavors.
