I&B Ministry
Neerja Sekhar replaces Atul Kumar Tiwari as MIB addl secretary
KOLKATA: The government today announced a major reshuffle at the level of addiitonal secretaries, accross ministries. Amongst the ones relevant to the broadcasting sector is the appointment of Neerja Sekhar as addiitonal secretary of the ministry of information & broadcasting. An announcement had been made on 22 September that five IAS officers of the Haryana cadre and one from Himachal Pradesh were are among the 51 officers of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) empanelled for additional Secretary level posts at the centre. And the The appointments committee of the cabinet approved their empanelment today. Sekhar replaces Atul Kumar Tiwari who has been moved as addiitonal secretary of the ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship.
Sekhar, a 1993 cadre IAS, was appointed as joint secretary of MIB in February 2020.
Earlier this year, Amit Khare also started his second stint at MIB as secretary replacing Ravi Mittal.
More to follow.
I&B Ministry
Devinder Kumar appointed Prasar Bharati chief vigilance officer
Senior IOFS officer to serve three-year term with Level-13 pay scale
MUMBAI: The Centre has appointed Devinder Kumar as the chief vigilance officer of Prasar Bharati, formalising a key oversight role within India’s public broadcasting network.
The appointment was cleared through an official order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Kumar, a senior Indian Ordnance Factory Service officer, will initially serve a tenure of three years or until further government orders, whichever comes earlier.
As chief vigilance officer, Kumar will be responsible for overseeing vigilance and compliance functions within Prasar Bharati, ensuring transparency and accountability across the organisation’s operations.
The role carries a Level-13 pay scale under the central government structure, translating to a salary range between Rs 1,23,100 and Rs 2,15,900. The compensation aligns the position with other senior administrative roles across government departments.
Kumar’s appointment follows due process, including a recommendation from the Central Vigilance Commission, which vets candidates for such critical oversight positions.
Currently serving under the Department of Defence Production, Kumar has been directed to be relieved of his existing duties with immediate effect to assume his new role.
The move comes as Prasar Bharati continues to strengthen its governance framework, with the CVO position playing a central role in maintaining institutional integrity. Kumar’s appointment is expected to bolster internal oversight at a time when accountability remains firmly in focus across public sector organisations.
