T.V. Somanathan.
New Delhi: T.V. Somanathan, a 1987 batch Tamil Nadu cadre IAS officer, has been appointed as the next Cabinet Secretary of India. He will assume charge on August 30. From the date of assuming charge till he takes over as Cabinet Secretary, he will work as Officer on Special Duty in the Cabinet Secretariat. Somanathan, who is going to replace the current Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, is currently serving as Union Finance Secretary and Expenditure Secretary.
He will be the Cabinet Secretary for 2 years.
An official statement from the Government of India said, ‘The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of T.V. Somanathan, IAS as Cabinet Secretary for a term of two years with effect from 30.08.2024. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has also approved the appointment of T.V. Somanathan, IAS as Officer on Special Duty in the Cabinet Secretariat, which will be effective from the date he assumes charge as Cabinet Secretary.’
Government is expected to get stronger
Let us tell you that T.V. 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. It is believed that the appointment of T.V. Somanathan will help the government achieve its goals.
Gauba took charge in August 2019
Let us tell you that T.V. Somanathan will replace Rajiv Gauba. Rajiv Gauba took over as Cabinet Secretary on 30 August 2019. Gauba took over as Cabinet Secretary 5 years ago on 30 August 2019.
Latest India News
