The Madhya Pradesh government appoints Shri Ashok Barnwal as the new Chief Secretary, replacing Shri Anurag Jain who has been appointed CEO of NITI Aayog. More details about the appointment process and the roles of the appointees are provided.
The Madhya Pradesh Government announced on Wednesday the appointment of senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Shri Ashok Barnwal (1991 batch) as the new Chief Secretary of the state. According to a statement from the General Administration Department, which issued the appointment order, the process for selecting Shri Barnwal was thorough and inclusive.
Shri Barnwal succeeds Shri Anurag Jain, who has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog by the Government of India. The appointment of Shri Jain to this national-level role is seen as a significant move in reshaping the national policy think tank.
The appointments signal changes in key positions within both the state and national administrations.
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MPInfo English News
