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This officer will further strengthen the Modi government!
The government of india has appointed senior IAS officer tv Somanathan as the next cabinet Secretary of the country on saturday (August 10, 2024). He will replace Rajiv Gauba, who took over as cabinet Secretary on august 30, 2019. Somanathan, a 1987 batch indian Administrative service (IAS) officer of tamil Nadu cadre, is currently serving as Union Finance Secretary and Expenditure Secretary.
Appointment of tv Somanathan as cabinet Secretary
An official statement of the government of india said that the Appointments Committee of the cabinet has approved the appointment of tv Somanathan as cabinet Secretary for a term of two years from august 30, 2024. According to the report of news agency IANS, from the date of assuming office till assuming the charge of cabinet Secretary, he will work as Officer on Special Duty in the cabinet Secretariat.
Has worked on many important posts
tv Somanathan is known for his administrative ability and experience. He has worked on many important posts. His appointment is expected to strengthen the government. The post of cabinet Secretary is very important in the government. It plays an important role in implementing the policies and programs of the government. The appointment of tv Somanathan will help the government achieve its goals.
tv Somanathan has worked on many senior posts in the tamil Nadu government. He has served as Deputy Secretary (Budget) in the tamil Nadu government, Managing director of chennai Metro rail Corporation Limited from 2007 to 2010, Joint Secretary in the Chief Minister's Office. According to the Economic Times report, the World bank sought his services in 2011, after which he worked as a director there from 2011 to 2015.