H Nagesh Prabhu (IFS:1984:KL) assumed charge as Member Secretary, Central Silk Board. He succeeds Ishita Roy who is now JS, HRD at centre.
Nagesh Prabhu has been assigned with responsibility of overall development of sericulture and silk industry of India, besides advising the union government in the matters related to the silk industry.
Dr Prabhu earlier served as the Joint Secretary in the Department of Health Research, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.