Balaghat which had long suffered from Naxalism is now empowering the next generation through education , IPS Aaditya Mishra, a 2018 Batch Officer of MP Cadre currently posted asSuperintendent of Police, Balaghat has launched a transformative sustainable social initiative “Ekal Suvidha KendraVidyanjali”.The initiative focuses on improving infrastructure in government primary schools located in remote and interior areas by facilitating community and corporate participation.

Recognizing that in formerly Naxal-affected villages,education andschool infrastructure had long taken a backseat due to security threats,fear and logistical challenges.Many government primary schools in interior forest areas had crumbling roofs, broken floors,poor sanitation and little access to electricity or water.

To bridge this developmental gap, the initiative operates on a social adoption model utilising the Vidyanjaliframework.The idea is simple yet unique:invite individuals, professionalsand organizations to adopt government primary schools and support basic renovation work. As per current data, 36 adopters are already associated with the project, covering a substantial number of schools.

The broader objective of the initiative is preventive in nature,not just improving the infrastructure but changing the mindset. By investing in schooling and infrastructure, the initiative seeks to build long-term community resilience, promote developmental outreach and ensure that youth is not diverted or negative and anti-development ideologies do not take place in the future.

What initially began with a modest expectation gradually expanded. In its first phase, 100 schools have been completed, with the broader effort expanding toward nearly 250-280 schools across remote belts.Additionally to ensure financial transparency and accountability, a registered Vidyanjali Society with a dedicated bank account, PAN and DARPAN ID oversees the initiative.

Based on a simple Philoshphy“Jan-Jan ka bhagidar, ab shikshahaitaiyar”.The transformation goes beyond essentials and focuses on holistic development to provide students with world-class facilities and modern pedagogical tools.Structural repairs include fixing leaking roofs, cracked ceilings, damaged floorsand broken boundary walls.Schools are now equipped with secure main gates, proper electricity, fans, lightingand functional doors and windows.Special emphasis is laid on WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)facilities,renovated,tiled and hygienic toilets, clean drinking water access and modernized kitchen sheds to ensure safe mid-day meal preparation.Classrooms that once had peeling plaster and broken furniture are now painted in bright colors,furnished with modern desks and redesigned as inspiring learning hubs.

Remarkably,the average transformation cost per school stands at approximately₹1.20 lakh,significantly lower than conventional costs.This efficiency is achieved through community participation and shramdaan by Balaghat Police personnel themselves.Additionallyensuring sustainability,theregistered Vidyanjali Society encourages community ownership,supportsand monitors the initiative.It comprises members of civil society and professionals to ensure community representation.

Through this initiative,IPSAaditya Mishra is ensuring that the next generation of Balaghat writes its own development storywith its own pen and ink.

Empanelment of 2008 batch IPS officers to the rank of IG in the Government of India is expected to take place in a month or two.

The CBIC has accepted the VRS of four IRS(C&IT) officers. All these officers are posted as Asstt Commissioners. They are-   Samanandha Joseph George. Ajay M. Shinde, R. Srinivasan, and Vijay Devdattbhai Shah.

 As many as 140 officers have been promoted to the grade of Commissioner of Income Tax (CIT) in the Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax). The names of promoted officers as follows: https://whispersinthecorridors.com/pdf/IRS_SAG2026.pdf

The recent changes introduced in the UPSC examination are seen as the beginning of a larger transformation. According to reports, the Commission is actively exploring further reforms to align the civil services with the evolving challenges of the modern world. These upcoming changes are expected to make the recruitment process more dynamic, contemporary, and skill-oriented. The focus will likely shift towards assessing analytical thinking, technological awareness, and practical problem-solving abilities rather than purely theoretical knowledge. With governance increasingly intersecting with technology, climate issues, and data-driven policymaking, UPSC aims to ensure that future administrators are equipped to handle complex, real-world problems efficiently and effectively, creating a more adaptive and future-ready bureaucracy.

India has tightened its IT Rules, 2021 to curb misuse of AI‑generated media. The amendments define “synthetically generated information” (SGI) as AI‑created audio, visual, or audiovisual content that mimics reality, while excluding routine edits and filters. Intermediaries and social media platforms must now prevent, label, and swiftly act on illegal or harmful synthetic content such as deepfakes, obscene material, false documents, or explosives‑related data. SGI tools must warn users that misuse could invite criminal penalties, account suspension, or identity disclosure. Platforms are required to label all synthetic content with permanent metadata and unique identifiers and prevent tampering. Significant social media must obtain user declarations when content is synthetic and display clear labels before it is shown. Platforms must also report violations, regularly inform users of rules and penalties, and implement technical safeguards. The move marks India’s strongest push yet against deceptive and harmful deepfakes.

The tenure of Ms Idashisha Nongrang as Director General of Police (DGP), Meghalaya has been extended for a period of six months beyond May 19, 2026. She is a 1992 batch IPS officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre.

The central deputation tenure of Nitesh Kumar Vyas working as Additional Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has been extended for a period of two years upto May 30, 2028. He is a 1996 batch IAS officer of MP cadre.

Reports emerged about preferential treatment in promotions for administrative office staff in banks, including PSBs, where regional/zone office postings often lead to favorable branch assignments or head office roles. This points to potential biases in promotion processes within Miniratna PSU banks.

Pradeep Singh has been empanelled for holding the posts of Joint Secretary or equivalent in the Government of India. He is a 2005 batch IFoS officer of Gujarat cadre.

Three 1994 batch IPS officers are likely to be promoted to DG rank in UP in March. They are Prakash D, LV Anthony, Dev Kumar and Jai Narain Singh. All these officers are presently posted as ADGs

No Joint Secretary level empanelment belonging to 2010 batch IAS officers has been made from Himachal Pradesh cadre.

Bijendra Nath Tripathee, General Manager, SAIL, is in the race for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Pawan Hans Limited.

Shivkumar Premlal Deshmukh, Chief Engineer Chief Engineer Manipur Project, Railways, is in the race for the post of Chairman & Managing Director, Western Coalfields Limited (WCL).sss

Rakesh Kumar Rousan, Executive Director Business Development, Railway Board, Railways, is in the race for the post of Chairman & Managing Director, Western Coalfields Limited (WCL). 

 Call for students/startups to innovate on NPS onboarding, pension awareness, forecasting via AI. In collaboration with IIT Kanpur.

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is holding interviews for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Pawan Hans Limited on February 16, 2026.

AIOBSCA  raised alarms over unfilled reserved posts for SC/ST/EWS/PWD at IIM Indore, calling numbers “alarming” and urging action. This reflects broader trends in equity in higher education.

PM Modi will dedicate the newly built Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhawan 1 & 2 on February 13. PMO will house at Seva Teerth .

New Delhi is closely monitoring the outcomes of the recently concluded Bangladesh elections, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) keeping a sharp eye on developments in Dhaka. Kartavya Bhavan 3, which handles South Asia affairs, is expected to function around the clock as the polls could determine the future course of India-Bangladesh relations. Officials are hopeful that the next dispensation in Dhaka will prioritize continuity and reboot the strategic partnership that had slowed in recent months. Key focus areas include advancing connectivity projects, improving border management, and strengthening cooperation in trade, energy, and security. Senior MEA officials describe the moment as critical for defining the next phase of bilateral and regional engagement.

Raghv Purwar has been transferred to Mumbai at RTEC. He is a JTS Level ITS officer.

Transfer order of three Senior Accounts Officers has been amended. According to revised order, Rajesh Kr Gupta has been posted to SRTH Guwahati, while Bibekanand Das was moved to MHA, Shillong and S K Pandey will join at DONER Shillong.

Prabhat Kumar Mishra, Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department with additional charge of ACS, Department of Planning & Statistics, will also hold the charge of ACS, Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department in addition to his normal duties. He is a 1993 batch IAS officer of W Bengal cadre.

Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi has been appointed as MD, MILKFED, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla. He is a 2012 batch IPS officer of HP cadre.

Chandra Sekhar Sakhamuri, Executive Director, REC, has returned to parent cadre. He is a 2011 batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.

Two IAS officers have been assigned new responsibilities in Himachal Pradesh. Abhishek Jain, Advisor (Regulatory Reforms) and Secretary, Finance, Planning, Economics & Statistics as well as 20-Point Programme & JSV, has been assigned additional charge as Secretary, Technical Education, while Sandeep Kumar has been appointed as Divisional Commissioner, Kangra Division.

railway circles highlighted conflicts of interest in Central Railway, including unethical changes in operating and commercial cadres by a PCOM aware of his impending transfer, and irregular promotions/retainers in Pune and Mumbai zones, mocking rotation principles.

Hem Kumar Pande and Dolly Chakrabarty have been empanelled for appointments as IEMs. Both are from Canara Bank.

Nirmal Anand Joseph Deva and Anant Kumar have been empanelled for appointments as IEMs. Both are from Central Bank of India. 

Dr Ashok Kumar Verma has been empanelled for appointments as IEM. He is a 1986 batch IPS officer and retired as Special Director, IB (MHA). 

Ashok Kumar Poddar has been empanelled for appointments as IEM. He is a 1987 batch IPoS officer and retired as ADG, D/o Posts.

NHM Finance Division is seeking two Finance Data Analysts for Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi. Applications must reach latest by  March 2, 2026. 

Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) has advertised the post of Joint General Manager and Deputy General Manager-Civil (JGM/DGM) for Ahmedabad on deputation basis.  Applications must reach latest by  March 9, 2026. 

RITES Limited is seeking to fill two posts of Senior Manager/ Manager/ Assistant Manager (Elect). Applications must reach latest by March 23, 2026. 

Department of Sports is seeking to fill the post of Junior Engineer (Civil). Applications must reach latest by February 26, 2026. 

Ministry of Coal has advertised five posts of Coal Superintendent for Dhanbad, Ranchi, Nagpur, Bilaspur and Sambalpur in Coal Controller’s Organisation on deputation basis. Details can be availed from the ministry's website. 

World Bank is seeking E T Consultant for Washington, DC, United States. Applications must reach latest by February 25, 2026. 

World Bank is seeking Programme Assistant-Administrative & Client Support officer for Windhoek, Nambia.  Applications must reach latest by February 25, 2026. Applications must reach latest by February 17, 2026. 

Kausik Mitra, who is presently posted as Deputy Chief Commercial Manager (PS & PM), Bilaspur, South East Central Railway (SECR), has been appointed on deputation as Joint Director General in the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for a period of three years. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.

 

Swami Prakash Pandey, who is presently posted as Deputy Financial Advisor and Chief Accounts Officer (Dy. FA&CAO), PU, North Central Railway (NCR), has been appointed on deputation as Deputy Chief Project Manager (Finance) in Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) for a period of three years. He is an Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer.

Abhijit Banerjee, who is presently posted as Section Officer, E(NG)-II, Railway Board, has been appointed on deputation as Deputy General Manager in Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) for a period of three years. He is a Railway Board Secretariat Service (RBSS) officer.

Pritam Singh Jain, who is presently posted in Northern Railway (NR), has been assigned additional duties of the post of Deputy Financial Adviser & Chief Accounts Officer (Dy. FA&CAO), Central Organisation for Modernisation of Workshops in Indian Railways (COFMOW). He is an Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer.

Labour Codes implementation in November 2025, with 2026 focus on social security for gig workers and menstrual leave in Karnataka.

 Google’s $15 Bn data center expansion, Microsoft’s $17.5 Bn AI investments through 2029.

Om Prakash Aggarwal has been re-appointed as Whole Time Director designated as Executive Chairman of Indogulf Cropsciences Limited.

Sanjay Aggarwal has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Indogulf Cropsciences Limited.

Naresh Kumar Magoo has been appointed as Managing Director of Aravali Securities & Finance Limited.

Vineet Sahni has been re-appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Whole-time Director of Fiem Industries Limited with effect from May 1, 2026.

Rakeshkumar Rameshbhai Patel has been redesignated from Non-Executive Director to Managing Director of Vandan Foods Limited.

B. Robert Raja has been re-appointed as Chairman & Managing Director of Odyssey Technologies Limited with effect from April 1, 2026.

B. Antony Raja has been re-appointed as Whole-time Director & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Odyssey Technologies Limited with effect from April 1, 2026.

G. Suresh has been re-designated from Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of CG Vak Software & Exports Limited.

Ms Madhuri Rajendrakumar Dhanak has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of The Byke Hospitality Limited.

Ms Sonika Aggarwal has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of BCL Enterprises Limited.

Ravi Kant has been appointed as Executive Director of Nibe Ordnance and Maritime Limited.

Annush Ramasamy has been re-appointed as Independent Director of Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited.

Karthik Sanjay Ponnapula has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Aion-Tech Solutions Limited.

Bharat Anand has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of Max Financial Services Limited with effect from March 29, 2026.

People dying after falling in open pit

There are news reports of people dying after falling in open pits left on roads without proper fencing or barricades. People are reported to be dying after falling in manholes left without covers. Children are being infected with HIV when transfusion of infected unscreened blood is being done in government hospitals in remote parts of the country. These are all preventable. Is it not the responsibility of officers to see to it that such things do not happen? When new recruits join the services, the motive should not be self aggrandisement and self promotion laced with hypocrisy, but public service. Only a change in mindset and a spirit of service can change things. 

Vijay Kumar

Marks scored in examination when result is withheld

The appellant sought information about the marks scored by him in the examination conducted for the Sub-inspector in Delhi Police, CAPFs and Assistant Sub-inspector in CISF Examination. The information was denied and on query by the CIC, the respondent submitted that it was not declared by the Appellant in his RTI Application that his result was withheld, which is why such a reply was provided to him. The appellant argued that since information related to one of the candidates has been provided, he is also entitled to access the information related to him now since the OA stands disposed of. The appellant submitted that the averred OA infructuous and the interim order that the PIO is relying upon to withhold the information of the candidates in a sealed cover was no longer stipulated to be in operation whilst passing the final order. The averred final order stipulates that all pending MA(s) are also disposed of with another connected OA being described as infructuous and this order significantly predates the date of filing of the RTI Application. Additionally, the PIO has not complied with the averred FAA’s order which was leaning in favor of the Appellant. The CIC directed the PIO to submit a written explanation to show cause as to why action should not be initiated in the matter under Section 20(1) of the RTI Act for failing to provide a proper reply to the RTI Application at the original instance as the queries of different nature i.e distinct from the mere marks and result of the Appellant were left unattended by providing an unwarranted cumulative reply. Further, the PIO was also directed to explain the prima-facie non-compliance of the FAA’s order within 15 days. The PIO was directed to provide a revised reply to the RTI Application incorporating the available information regarding the Appellant’s result and OMR sheet as sought for. 

Comments

In many instances, it has been pointed out that the marks scored by an individual should be provided to him/her unless any of the exemption sections of the RTI Act, 2005 can be invoked to deny the information. 

Citation: Rajesh Kumar v. Staff Selection Commission, Second Appeal No. CIC/SSCOM/A/2024/633982; Date of Decision: 10.09.2025

Dr Anuradha Verma (dranuradhaverma@yahoo.co.in) is a RTI Consultant currently working with IIM Vishakhapatnam. She has co-authored the books PIO’s Guide to RTI and Right to Information – Law and Practice. Her weekly article is being published since 2008 on this site. She offers consultancy on RTI matters and third party audit to individuals / organisations. Her other articles can be read at the website of RTI Foundation at the link https://www.rtifoundationofindia.com

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