The Centre approves Rajeev Singh Thakur’s inter-cadre deputation to the Manipur cadre, with the move expected to make him the new Chief Secretary of strife-torn Manipur. Personnel Ministry orders dated August 29 state that his deputation is approved up to June 30, 2029, when he reaches superannuation.
NDTV reports that Thakur would replace Puneet Goel as Chief Secretary. Both outlets agree on the duration of the deputation, indicating it is intended to keep him in post through his retirement date. The Hindu and NDTV do not provide additional details in their excerpts about the specific circumstances of the transition or Thakur’s previous postings beyond his inter-cadre movement from Rajasthan to Manipur.
