Senior IAS officer Govind Mohan has been appointed as the next Union Home Secretary replacing Ajay Bhalla. Mohan will take over as the Home Secretary on August 22, according to an order by the
“The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Govind Mohan, IAS (SK:89), Secretary, Ministry of Culture, as Officer on Special Duty in the Ministry of Home Affairs with immediate effect. The officer will take over the charge of Secretary, Home Affairs, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, IAS (AM:84), on completion of his tenure on 22nd August, 2024,” an order from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions said.
Who is Govind Mohan?
Govind Mohan, a senior IAS officer of the 1989 batch of the Sikkim cadre, will now hold one of the topmost posts in the Government of India. In addition to his current role, Mohan briefly served as Secretary, Department of Sports in 2024. Last year, Govind Mohan was serving as Secretary, Ministry of Culture.
Govind Mohan, who will turn 59 next month, is currently the Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, a post he has held since March 27, 2024. His appointment comes at a crucial time, particularly with the upcoming elections in Jammu and Kashmir. One of the key challenges he will face in his new role is managing security assessments and working closely with the Election Commission to ensure that the elections are properly organised.
Another challenge for Mohan will be to tackle terrorism, Naxalism and help the government in its promise to implement the Uniform Civil Code.
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