The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has executed a significant reshuffle of IAS officers, appointing fourteen officers to new assignments at the Additional Secretary level.
Among these appointments, Mugdha Sinha (IAS: 1999: RJ) has been named the new Director General (Tourism) in the Ministry of Tourism, taking over from Manisha Saxena (IAS: 1996: AGMUT). Saxena, who previously held the position of Director General of Tourism, has been appointed as Additional Secretary in the Department of Personnel & Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. This transition was facilitated by the temporary upgrading of a vacant post of DS/Director in the Department, as per an official circular.
Mugdha Sinha brings over twenty years of extensive experience in governance, policy-making, and international trade negotiations to her new role. She has previously served in the Ministries of Textiles, Industry, and Commerce both at the Centre and in Rajasthan, her cadre state. Sinha’s diverse experience also includes roles in Food, Public Distribution & Consumer Affairs, and Science and Technology. Most recently, she served as the Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Culture.
Manisha Saxena, an alumna of Lady Shri Ram College for Women in Delhi, brings a wealth of experience to her new role. She has served as Principal Secretary Tourism and Secretary (Tourism) in the Government of Mizoram, as well as Principal Secretary in the Government of NCT of Delhi until July 2022. During her tenure in the Ministry of Tourism, Saxena supervised various projects and represented the Ministry at numerous industry and national-level events.
The ACC’s reshuffle aims to enhance governance and ensure the effective implementation of policies across various sectors.
