New Delhi: In recent administrative updates, IPS officer Veerendra Kumar Mishra has been selected for a central deputation posting in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), while IAS officer Arti Kanwar has resigned from her role as Non-Executive Director of Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) following her transfer.
Veerendra Kumar Mishra to Join MHA
- Officer Details: Veerendra Kumar Mishra, IPS 2012 batch, Madhya Pradesh cadre.
- Post: Appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs for a tenure of four years.
- Effective Date: As per the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) order issued on December 29, 2025:
If Mishra assumes charge on or before December 31, 2025, he will serve as Deputy Secretary.
If he assumes charge from January 1, 2026, he will be appointed as Director in MHA from January 1, 2026, and his tenure will continue until December 31, 2029, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
This posting follows recommendation for central deputation by the Ministry of Home Affairs, reflecting Mishra’s seniority and credentials within the IPS.
Arti Kanwar Resigns from GMDC Board
- Officer Details: Arti Kanwar, IAS 2001 batch, Gujarat cadre; born on August 5, 1975, in Himachal Pradesh.
- Position: Non-Executive Director of Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC).
- Reason for Resignation: Tendered resignation due to her recent transfer.
- Current Posting: Serving as Secretary to Government, Finance Department (Economic Affairs), Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar.
Kanwar has served over two decades in administration, contributing significantly across various departments in Gujarat, particularly in finance and economic affairs. Her resignation from GMDC aligns with standard administrative practice following officer transfers.
Significance of the Moves
Veerendra Kumar Mishra’s appointment represents the continued integration of experienced IPS officers into central administration, strengthening policy and governance roles within the MHA.
Arti Kanwar’s resignation reflects the rotation and administrative alignment common in IAS postings, ensuring officers take up responsibilities in line with current assignments and state priorities.
These updates are part of ongoing bureaucratic reshuffles in India as officers assume new roles at state and central levels ahead of 2026.
