'Indianmandarins' has learnt that Debjyoti Das (IRS IT:1990) may soon be appointed as Director General, NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology). In addition to Das two more names are under consideration as the panel of three candidates includes; Sanjay Puri (IRS IT:1987) and Ms Reena Singh Puri (IRS IT:1987). The post is set to be vacant by mid of May 2015 as the incumbent DG Prem Kumar Gera (IAS:GJ:1985) is set to complete his tenure shortly.
Reportedly, 17 candidates were short-listed for interview comprising 01 applicant from IAS, 01 from IPS, 04 from IPoS/Indian Postal Finance services and 11 applicants from IRS IT.