Thiruvananthapuram, May 23: The Kerala government has appointed senior IAS officer Dr. Ratan U. Kelkar as the Secretary to the Chief Minister. This significant decision was formalized through an official order from the General Administration Department.
Dr. Kelkar previously served as the Chief Electoral Officer of Kerala and Secretary of the Election Department. His new role as Secretary to the Chief Minister marks a notable shift in responsibilities.
The order issued by the General Administration Department states that Dr. Kelkar, an IAS officer from the 2003 batch, will assume his new duties immediately. He is now tasked with responsibilities in the Chief Minister’s office.
This appointment is considered crucial at the administrative level, as Dr. Kelkar has a wealth of experience in various key positions. During his tenure in the sensitive Election Department, he successfully managed several significant tasks.
Copies of the government order have also been sent to the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India, as well as to the Election Commission and the State Election Department in New Delhi.
Additionally, the order has been distributed to the Chief Minister’s private secretary, the Chief Secretary’s office, and various sections of the General Administration Department.
This appointment is viewed as a vital development in administrative circles. It is believed that Dr. Ratan U. Kelkar’s experience will enhance the government’s administrative coordination and policy-making efforts.
Following this order from Thiruvananthapuram, a significant change has been observed in the state’s administrative framework.
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