Project D.R.E.A.M. (Dedicated Rooms for Empowerment, Awareness and Motivation) is an innovative initiative undertaken by Zilla Parishad Nagpur under the guidance of  IAS Vinayak Mahamuni,a 2021 batch officer to strengthen rural education by transforming underutilised government buildings into modern, accessible and inclusive community libraries. The core objective of the project is to ensure that students in rural areas have access to quality learning spaces, digital resources and a motivating environment within their own villages, without the need to travel long distances.

The project began with the identification of nearly 150 underutilised or unused government buildings across rural Nagpur, including structures like Samaj Bhavans and other public spaces that were either vacant or in deteriorating condition. A detailed consultation process was then initiated with Sarpanch and village representatives. Based on their willingness and alignment with the vision, 100 locations were finalised for conversion into D.R.E.A.M. Rooms.

Speaking about the inspiration behind the project ,he quoted “It started during village visits, where I saw unused government buildings while students struggled to find even a quiet place to study. That contrast inspired the idea of turning these empty spaces into places of hope. DREAM stands for Dedicated Room for Empowerment, Awareness and Motivation, but for me it means giving every child a fair chance.”

A key highlight of the project is its unique and participatory approach to planning. Instead of following a standard design, Zilla Parishad Nagpur conducted large-scale essay writing and drawing competitions across schools and colleges. Students were asked to share their vision of a “dream library” through topics such as My Dream Library and A Day in the Life of a Librarian. In addition to this, postcard-based feedback was also collected. These inputs were systematically analysed to understand the actual needs, preferences, and expectations of students. This data-driven approach ensured that the libraries were designed in a way that truly reflects user demand.

Following this, detailed on-ground surveys were conducted at each selected location to assess repair and renovation requirements, including flooring, painting, lighting, and structural improvements. Civil work was then undertaken to convert these spaces into fully functional libraries.

Each D.R.E.A.M. Room is equipped with a comprehensive set of resources. This includes a curated collection of around 700 books covering fiction, non-fiction, children’s literature, and competitive examination materials in Hindi, English, and Marathi. The selection has been done in a way that caters to all age groups, from young children to elderly readers. In addition, the libraries are equipped with a 43-inch smart television, two modern computers, internet connectivity, STEM kits, magazines, proper furniture, inverter backup, and CCTV cameras to ensure safety and usability.

To ensure sustainability and smooth functioning, a Village Library Committee (VLC) has been formed in every village with the Sarpanch as chairperson and active participation from teachers, students, and community members. The VLC manages day-to-day operations and submits monthly reports regarding usage, maintenance, and requirements to the Block Development Officer.

A detailed library manual has also been provided to each village. This manual includes guidelines and innovative ideas on how to effectively utilise the space and resources. For example, the smart TV can be used for conducting virtual workshops, debate competitions, and awareness sessions across multiple villages simultaneously. Students can watch educational videos, solve mock tests, and participate in group learning activities. CM Fellow Vedant Pathak also contributed creative inputs to make the libraries more student-friendly.

The impact of Project D.R.E.A.M. has been significant, with students gaining access to peaceful study spaces, digital resources, and better learning opportunities within their villages. The libraries are being actively used by all age groups, encouraging reading habits among children, supporting youth preparing for exams, and engaging elderly citizens through books and newspapers.

Women are also increasingly using these safe community spaces to access information on government schemes and services. Beyond libraries, the D.R.E.A.M. Rooms have evolved into centres for workshops, discussions, and awareness programmes.

Sharing his long-term vision for the initiative, Mahamuni said, “My vision is that these libraries become spaces where rural youth sit with confidence, dream without hesitation and believe that their future can be bigger than their circumstances.”

Overall, the initiative stands as a strong example of how participatory planning, effective use of public infrastructure, and digital integration can create sustainable and inclusive rural learning ecosystems.

Indication is like CBI Chief, IB Chief, Tapan Deka,  may also be given another one year extension. He is a 1988 batch IAS officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre.

Nationwide, nearly 300 IAS retirements, including high-impact in Tamil Nadu and Odisha, are expected to create cascading vacancies, accelerating mid-career promotions and lateral movements from mid-2026. Southern states will face gaps in senior roles (Chief Secretaries, etc.). Predictions of more frequent reshuffles and focus on "neutral" or performance-oriented officers.

Manish Yadav has been appointed as Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries for a period of four years, and instructions have been issued to relieve him immediately to take up his assignment at the Centre. He is a 2016 batch officer of the Indian Revenue Service (C&IT). 

Instructions have been issued to relieve Rajesh Panwar to join his assignment on central deputation as Director, Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, for a period of five years. He is a 2012 batch officer of Indian Economic Service.

Preetinder Singh Padda has been appointed as Deputy Secretary, Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, for a period of four years and instructions have been issued to relieve him immediately to take up his assignment at the Centre. He is a 2013 batch officer of the Indian Posts & Telecommunications Accounts and Finance Service (IP&TA&FS).

Surendra Kumar Jha has been appointed as Deputy Inspector General in Border Security Force (BSF) on deputation basis. He is a 2010 batch IPS officer of Jharkhand cadre.

Cadre of Mrs Diksha has been transferred from Bihar to AGMUT cadre on the grounds of her marriage with IPS Dwarka Gaadhi. She is a 2021 batch IPS officer.

As many as 74 IRS (C&IT) officers (probationers) of the 76th batch are posted in the grade of Assistant Commissioner of Customs and Indirect Taxes. Click the link below for the complete list:

HDFC Bank’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) is expected to convene shortly to deliberate on candidates for the bank’s next chairman, as the succession process gathers pace. Sources indicate that veteran banker Keki Mistry, who is currently serving as the interim non-executive chairman, is unlikely to be in contention for the full-time role.

Mistry is understood to have conveyed his lack of interest in transitioning into a permanent executive position, effectively narrowing the field for the top post. In the interim, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to grant a short extension of two to three months to Mistry’s tenure to ensure continuity while the selection process is underway.

The bank’s board is actively evaluating multiple candidates, with an emphasis on regulatory alignment and governance stability following the merger with HDFC Ltd. The upcoming NRC meeting is expected to play a crucial role in finalizing a shortlist, which would then be subject to regulatory approval.

The development comes at a critical juncture for India’s largest private lender as it navigates leadership continuity and long-term strategic direction.

Amid escalating political and public scrutiny following the NEET paper leak controversy, top sources tracking developments within the Ministry of Education indicate that there is still no broad-based consensus on a comprehensive, nationwide framework to prevent examination breaches. Despite multiple internal consultations and inter-departmental exchanges, bureaucratic divisions persist over the scope, structure, and enforcement mechanisms of any potential overhaul.

Senior officials are said to be under increasing pressure, not just from the political executive but also from oversight bodies and public sentiment, to deliver a credible and durable solution. The absence of a unified approach has raised concerns about institutional preparedness, especially as competitive examinations continue to expand in scale and stakes.

The NEET episode has intensified discomfort within the system, exposing vulnerabilities in exam administration, digital security protocols, and coordination between central and state agencies. It has also triggered deeper questions about accountability and systemic reform.

With expectations mounting, the coming weeks are likely to test both bureaucratic cohesion and the government’s ability to reassure millions of aspirants demanding transparency and integrity.

A new trend has developed in GoI for press persons.  Here is an example. Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari along with Chief Minister of Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini and Chief Minister of NCT of Delhi, Smt. Rekha Gupta will inspect the Six lane access controlled  Delhi- Mumbai highway from DND Maharani Bagh to Junction with Jaitpur Pusta Road Section of NH-148 NA in NCT of Delhi. The Minister will interact with the Media persons during the visit and also address the Press Conference after inspection. But those who want to attend the press party, they have been asked to  acknowledge your presence with a link and fill in your details in Google form which is attached with the link.  The Minister's visit is proposed on May 19. Ministries are asking media persons to fill in the details for almost every important event at google form, even accredited journalists have to fill the form.

As the 1996 Indo-Bangladesh Ganges Water Sharing Treaty nears its December expiry, Dhaka has sharpened its stance, linking future ties with India to a renegotiated agreement. Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for immediate talks, insisting any new pact must reflect Bangladesh’s “expectations and needs.”

The messaging is unusually direct: cooperation with New Delhi, he suggested, will hinge on progress over the Farakka water-sharing arrangement. This signals a shift toward a more transactional framing of bilateral ties, especially as domestic political pressures mount in Bangladesh ahead of key political cycles.

For India, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is likely to tread cautiously. While Delhi has historically emphasized continuity and technical engagement on water-sharing mechanisms, it may resist any overt linkage between a single treaty and the broader strategic relationship. Expect India to push for expert-level negotiations, data-driven assessments of river flows, and a quieter diplomatic channel rather than public brinkmanship.

At the same time, MEA will be mindful of preserving goodwill in a sensitive neighborhood, balancing domestic water concerns in West Bengal with the need to avoid opening space for anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh.

The DoPT has extended the timeline for completion of Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR) for the Reporting Year 2O25-26 in respect of Central Civil Services. As per Office Memorandum, dated May 13, 2026, it has been reported that difficulties are being faced by various officers in adhering to the timelines in view of their active engagement in elections to State Legislatures held recently. Now it has been decided, as a one-time measure, to extend the timelines relating to APAR for the Reporting Year 2025-26. As per OM,The officer can submit a self-appraisal to the Reporting Officer by June 15. Submission of APAR by Reporting Officer to Reviewing Officer-July 31 and APAR to be completed by Reviewing Officer and to be sent to Administration-August 31. . End of the entire APAR process, after which the APAR will be finally taken on record by December 31, 2026.

Yatindra Mohan, Executive Director, BHEL is in the race for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited (BHEL) falling vacant in February 2027.

Pankaj Kumar Jatarya GM, MRPL, is in the race for the post of Director (Domestic Division), Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR).

In all probability current Police Commissioner of Siliguri  Syed Waquar Raza will continue. He is an officer of the 2008 batch of the Indian Police Service (IPS)

Damyanti Sen who was  sidelined by TMC Government has been given important assignment in the new Government. 1996 batch IPS officer Sen has been given important role in the Commission to   probe allegations of institutional corruption and crimes against women .

 Prominent  Assamese journalist Dhruv  Mahant has been appointed as the Principal Press Secretary to the Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Gunveer Singh as Executive Director (ED), with effect from May 18, marking a key leadership transition within the central bank’s payments architecture. Prior to this elevation, Singh was serving as Chief General Manager-in-Charge of the Department of Payment and Settlement Systems (DPSS).

In his new role as Executive Director, Singh will continue to oversee the Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, which is critical to the regulation, supervision, and development of India’s rapidly expanding digital payments ecosystem. His appointment comes at a time when the RBI is intensifying its focus on strengthening payment infrastructure, enhancing cybersecurity frameworks, and promoting innovation in digital transactions.

Singh brings with him extensive experience in payment systems, financial market infrastructure, and regulatory oversight, having played a pivotal role in shaping policies around digital payments and settlement mechanisms during his tenure at the central bank.

Applications for Director positions at NIT Calicut and NIT Delhi remain open until May 29, 2026, as part of a broader drive for multiple NITs facing upcoming vacancies. The Ministry’s interim arrangement allowing IIT nominees to chair NIT Boards continues to ensure continuity.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd has advertised two posts of General Manager (Property Development). Applications must reach latest by May 29, 2026.

National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited has advertised the post of Managing Director, New Delhi on deputation/absorption basis. Applications must reach latest by June 11, 2026. 

Last date to apply for Assistant Commandant post in Secretariat Security Force, Ministry of Home Affairs, on deputation basis has been extended. The revised date is June 20, 2026.

Ministry of jal Shakti has advertised the post of Senior Joint Commissioner (Agricultural Discipline) in the Department of Water Resources, RD & GR. details can be availed from https://www.jalshakti-dowr.gov.in/. 

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has advertised the post of Controller of Stationery in the Government of India Stationery Office, Kolkata on deputation (including short-term contract) basis. Applications must reach latest by July 15, 2026. Details can be availed from https://mohua.gov.in/.

North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Folk Medicine Research is seeking to fill one post of Anesthesiologist. Details can be availed from the websites of https://ayush.gov.in/ and www.neiafmr.org.  

Post of Chairman and Managing Director, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited will fall vacant in February 2027. Applications for the same must reach latest by June 4, 2026.

Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 will be held on May 24, 2026. Details can be availed from UPSC website.

IPS officers in Maharashtra have been posted as DCP of different zones in Mumbai. Manish Kalwaniya has been posted as DCP, Zone 1, Mumbai, while Ragasudha R has been shifted as DCP, Zone 2. Similarly, Nimit Goyal is posted as DCP, Zone 8; Mohit Kumar Garg will now serve as DCP, Zone 1; Sandeep Ghuge will be the DCP, Zone 11; Jayant Meena as DCP, Mumbai Zone-3 and Gajanan Rajmane has been given the responsibility of DCP, Mumbai Zone 12.

In a major reshuffle, 17 IPS officers have been reshuffled in Haryana. Charu Bali has been posted as ADGP, Bhondsi Police Complex, Gurugram, while Dr Mamta Ravi Kiran is shifted as ADGP, State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SV & ACB). Similarly, K K Rao will take charge as ADGP, Recruit Training Centre (RTC), Bhondsi, Gurugram; Vikas Arora as ADGP, Administration, Police Headquarters; Sibash Kabiraj as Commissioner of Police, Gurugram; Rakesh Kumar Aryaas Inspector General of Police (IGP), Crime Branch; Ashok Kumar as IGP, Karnal Range; Om Prakash as IGP, South Range; Naazneen Bhasin as IGP, Haryana Armed Police (HAP), Madhuban, Karnal, and also IGP, RTC, Bhondsi, Gurugram; Kuldeep Singh as IGP, Hisar Range; Hamid Akhtar as DIG, HAP, Madhuban.Surinder Pal Singh as DIG CID; Rajender Kumar Meena will also hold charge of DIG, Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau (HSNCB), Sonepat in addition to his present duties; Manbir Singh will take charge as DIG, HSNCB; Sunil Kumar as DIG, State Crime Branch (SCB) and DIG, HSNCB; Surinder Singh Bhoria as SP, STF, Panchkula, and SP, Commando, Newal, Karnal and Aditi Singh will take over as SP, SV & ACB, Gurugram. 

Aashish Madanlal Rawlani, who is presently serving as Divisional Operations Manager (DOM), Kota Division, West Central Railway (WCR), has been appointed as Deputy Development Commissioner, Noida Special Economic Zone (SEZ), under the Department of Commerce for a tenure of three years. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.

SV Chary, formerly posted as Deputy Financial Adviser & Chief Accounts Officer (Finance) [Dy. FA&CAO(F)], Headquarters, Central Railway (CR), has been selected for deputation to Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) as Additional General Manager (Finance) [AGM (Finance)] at Mumbai from the date of relief, which is January 29, 2025, up to the date of his superannuation on September 10, 2028. He is an Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer.

Jasmeet Singh Bindra, who is presently serving as Principal Chief Operations Manager (PCOM), South East Central Railway (SECR), has been appointed as Chairperson (JS level), Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Visakhapatnam, under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways for a period of five years. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.

TP Singh, who is presently posted in Southern Railway, has been posted as Chief Freight Transportation Manager (CFTM) on the Railway (SR) itself. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.

Ashish Kumar, who is presently serving as Chief Passenger Transportation Manager (CPTM), South Eastern Railway (SER), has been posted as Chief Freight Transportation Manager (CFTM) on the Railway. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.

Vineet Kumar Gupta, who is presently serving as Director (Rail Movement-Coal), Railway Board, at Kolkata, has been transferred to Eastern Railway (ER) and posted as Chief Freight Transportation Manager (CFTM). He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.

P Chaitanya, who is presently on deputation with Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), has been posted as Chief Freight Transportation Manager (CFTM), South Coast Railway (SCoR). He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.

Rajendra Singh Choudhary, who is presently on deputation with Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd. (DFCCIL), has been transferred to North Western Railway (NWR) and posted as Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM), Bikaner (BKN). He is an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer.

As many as 17 IAS officers have been assigned new postings in Tamil Nadu. Gagandeep Singh Bedi has been transferred and appointed as ACS, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, while Mrs P Amudha was made ACS, Cooperation, Food, and Consumer Protection Department. Similarly, Sathyabrata Sahoo will join as PS, Water Resources Department; Shunchonngam Jatak Chiru as PS, Public Works Department; Anil Meshram as PS, Energy Department; Dr Vallalar as Secretary, Transport Department; K S Palanisamy as Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management Department; V Dakshinamoorthy as Secretary, Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes, and Minorities Welfare Department; Sajjan Singh Chavan as Secretary, Youth Welfare and Sports Development Department; Prashant M Wadnere as Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department; Arun Sundar Dayalan as IG, Registration Department; G Lakshmipathy as Joint Secretary, Finance; Department; T Anand as Commissioner, Chennai Corporation Water Supply and Sewerage Board; Dr G S Sameeran as Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation; Dr M Aarthi as MD, Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women; Dinesh Ponraj Oliver as Managing Director, Water Supply and Sewerage Board and Rahul Nadh was appointed as Secretary, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority.

Eastern Coalfields Limited (CIL subsidiary) launched a new website domain effective from May 9, 2026.

 Appointments at Wakefit (Parul Gupta), The Sleep Company, Gupshup, Livspace, Cashfree, M2P Fintech, Uber India (Balaji Krishnamurthy), among others. CBO roles emphasise business growth and execution.

 Mahanagar Gas celebrated foundation day milestones with 32 lakh PNG customers and over 500 CNG stations.

Sandeep Engineer has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Astral Limited with effect from April 1, 2027.

Santosh Raveshia has been re-appointed as Managing Director of DOMS Industries Limited with effect from January 1, 2027.

Sanjay Rajani has been re-appointed as Whole-Time Director of DOMS Industries Limited with effect from January 1, 2027.
 

Venkata Seetharama Raju Pakalapati (Ramaraju PVS) has been appointed as Executive Director of Strides Pharma Science Limited with effect from June 1, 2026.

Aditya Kumar has been re-designated from Executive Director - Business Development to Non-Executive Director of Strides Pharma Science Limited with effect from June 1, 2026.

Uddhav Kejriwal has been re-appointed as Whole-Time Director of Electrosteel Castings Limited with effect from June 16, 2026.

Mrs Pallavi Dinodia Gupta has resigned as Independent Director of Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Limited.

Sanyal as the Finance Minister

I would love to see Sanyal as the Finance Minister of West Bengal.

A Dasgupta

Good economist

Yes Bengal needs good economist to revive it's industrial base

AGK

Excellent choice

I think that would be excellent choice and he should be there for longer period

AHK

Mix of both worlds

No coz he doesn't understand the rural dynamics of Bengal. Bengal needs someone who can me a mix of both worlds the business world coupled with agriculture driven economy. He would be better as minister of trade, commerce and industries. He hasn't travelled into rural Bengal. Kolkata is Bengal from his lens.

Saha

Vigilance Inquiry Procedure for willful misrepresentation of facts

The appellant sought information about proximity of proposed retail outlet of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) with respect to other buildings. Referring to the SDM's investigation report mentioning the existence of residential buildings within the proximity of the proposed petrol pump, he claimed that the map submitted by IOCL to various government bodies indicates the presence of 100 meters of open land around the site. This contradiction raises concerns about the accuracy and integrity of the information provided by IOCL. The respondent submitted that the RTI application is in the nature of a grievance and the appellant has not disclosed any public interest for seeking the information. The respondent submitted that the appellant has raised complaints with them and they have duly replied to his complaints. The CIC observed that the respondent did not give an appropriate reply to the appellant and directed to provide a revised point-wise reply. Further, the CIC directed to provide information such as the Vigilance Inquiry Procedure for willful misrepresentation of facts or willful concealment of material facts in the drawing and documents.

Comments

The PIO should be careful while replying to an application and must ensure that the information provided is strictly as per records. Contradictory information indicates malafide intent and defeats the objective of transparency.

Citation: Anirudha Dhanik v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited, File No: CIC/IOCLD/C/2024/641662/A; Date of Decision: 23-01-2026

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