The central government has announced a significant reshuffle in senior administrative positions, with several key ministries receiving new leadership. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved a series of transfers and appointments aimed at strengthening governance across core sectors.
Leadership Change at Department of Telecommunications
Amit Agrawal, a 1993-batch IAS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre, has been appointed Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications. He steps in to replace Neeraj Mittal, who has been overseeing the telecom department since September 2023.
Neeraj Mittal, secretary, Department of Telecommunications, has been appointed as secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), with the incumbent Pankaj Jain assigned the charge of member secretary, Eighth Central Pay Commission. Amit Agrawal as Telecom Secretary.
