K.K.Pant originally from Uttarakhand given the additional charge of Chief Secretary of Himachal Pradesh
Senior Uttarakhand-born IAS officer Kamlesh Kumar Pant (KK Pant) has been appointed acting Chief Secretary of Himachal Pradesh. A 1993-batch IAS officer, he assumed the role following the retirement of Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta.
A soft-spoken, friendly, and honest officer, Mr. Pant has deep ties to Uttarakhand. A native of Uttarakhand, he has served in several important positions during his time on contract in Uttarakhand. Hearty congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Pant on his new responsibility.
According to the official notification issued by the department of personnel, governor Kavinder Gupta ordered the appointment.”Kamlesh Kumar Pant, additional chief secretary (revenue)-cum-financial
commissioner (revenue), additional chief
secretary (forest, home and vigilance) and
chairman, Himachal Pradesh State Pollution
Control Board, Shimla, shall hold the
additional charge of the post of chief
secretary to the Government of Himachal
Pradesh, with immediate effect, in addition to his own duties, ” the notification stated.
Pant will continue to oversee his existing high-profile portfolios alongside his new responsibility as the state’s top bureaucrat.
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