Ranchi (06.12.2023): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday appointed L Khiangte (IAS: 1988: JH) as the state’s new chief secretary, replacing Shukhdeo Singh (IAS: 1987: JH).Khiangte was currently serving as the director general of the administrative training institute (ATI) besides holding the additional charge of additional chief secretary, forest, environment and climate change department.Singh was appointed chief secretary by CM Hemant Soren in March 2020, around three months after he came to power. Singh was said to retire in March 2024 and was tipped to complete his term as CS of the state. However, he has now been transferred and posted as Director General, ATI. Khiangte is set to retire on October 31, 2024.
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By IndianMandarins - 2023-12-06 21:55:00
Ranchi (06.12.2023): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday appointed L Khiangte (IAS: 1988: JH) as the state’s new chief secretary, replacing Shukhdeo Singh (IAS: 1987: JH).
Khiangte was currently serving as the director general of the administrative training institute (ATI) besides holding the additional charge of additional chief secretary, forest, environment and climate change department.
Singh was appointed chief secretary by CM Hemant Soren in March 2020, around three months after he came to power. Singh was said to retire in March 2024 and was tipped to complete his term as CS of the state. However, he has now been transferred and posted as Director General, ATI. Khiangte is set to retire on October 31, 2024.
