In a significant milestone for the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), Sunil Kumar Mall, an officer of the 1992 batch specializing in Customs and Indirect Taxes (C&IT), has been promoted to the grade of Chief Commissioner on an ad-hoc basis as of April 7, 2025. This promotion places him in Level-16 of the Pay Matrix (HAG+), … Read more
In the vast and intricate landscape of India’s administrative machinery, Kumar Pal Gautam stands as a beacon of dedication and resilience. A 2009-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Rajasthan cadre, Gautam has carved a remarkable path through the bureaucracy, navigating the challenges of governance in one of India’s most culturally rich and diverse … Read more
In the intricate machinery of India’s defense production ecosystem, few officers shine as brightly as Ravi Shanker Shukla, a distinguished member of the Indian Ordnance Factory Service (IOFS) from the 2008 batch. Known for his administrative acumen and unwavering commitment to public service, Shukla’s career is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and a deep-seated dedication … Read more
Background and Education:T Veena, or Veena Vijayan, grew up in Kerala, the daughter of Pinarayi Vijayan, a prominent CPI(M) leader and Chief Minister since 2016, and Kamala Vijayan, a retired teacher. Born in 1983, she studied engineering at a private college in Tamil Nadu in the early 2000s, laying the foundation for her IT career. … Read more
In the intricate mosaic of India’s bureaucracy, few names shine as brightly as Manoj Joshi, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1989 Kerala cadre whose career embodies dedication, versatility, and transformative leadership. As of April 8, 2025, Joshi holds the prestigious position of Secretary in the Department of Land Resources under the Ministry … Read more
In the intricate machinery of India’s governance, few figures embody dedication, resilience, and quiet brilliance as vividly as Shashi Ranjan Kumar. A 1992-batch IAS officer of the Tripura cadre, he currently holds the prestigious position of Secretary of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) as of April 4, 2025. From the verdant hills of Tripura … Read more
In the ever-evolving landscape of Indian bureaucracy, few names shine as brightly as Mannan Akhtar, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2011 Uttar Pradesh cadre. His recent appointment as Commissioner (Land Disposal) at the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs marks yet another milestone in a career … Read more