Babus in Demand: Job for an Indian bureaucrat in IMF's Washington DC Headquarters

IF you are a bright officer of the rank of deputy secretary or director of the government of India, here is a job for you in Washington DC. The government is filling up the vacancy of adviser to the Executive Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), in Washington D.C. likely to arise on March 15, 2010.

Qualifications
Officers of the rank of deputy secretary or director of the government of India or equivalent level are eligible for the post. Officers applying for this post should possess the following qualifications and experience:
Mandatory
a) Minimum 2 years cumulative working experience in the ministry of finance or economic ministries.
b) Substantial graduate level university degree in areas related to the work of the Fund, most desirably, in Economics with an emphasis on macroeconomics, monetary economics, and public finance.
c) Familiarity with major Fund-related issues
Desirable
a) Experience of dealing with externally aided projects
b) Preference may be given to those who have experience in the department of economic affairs
c) Degree in international trade or MBA.
Last date: 29th January, 2010

For details, check out the actual VACANCY CIRCULAR, December 30, 2009
Dr Arvind Virmani to join IMF (September 6, 2009)

Action and Appointments
a) The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of the ministry of home affairs for the extension of inter-cadre deputation tenure of Vineet Vinayak, a 1995 batch Sikkim cadre IPS from Sikkim to Bihar for a further period of three months.
b) The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved that Ranjan Chatterjee, a 1976 batch Assam cadre IAS, Consultant, Planning Commission may be allowed the pay of secretary to the government of India with effect from November 24, 2009.
(In Picture: A musical performance conducted to welcome the Queen's Baton 2010 Delhi into Kampala in Uganda on December 30, 2009. Look at their happy faces. Babu blogger wishes all visitors both inside and outside the corridor of power a very very happy and prosperous New Year, 2010)

No dearth of manpower to make Delhi safe before C’Wealth Games, says Maken; State DGPs sensitized

THERE would be no dearth of manpower to make Delhi safe in the run-up to the Commonwealth Games, said minister of state for home Ajay Maken indicating that more police officers could be engaged in duties in the capital city of Delhi to make the mega event incident-free. Also, Director Generals of Police of various states are being sensitized to ensure a safe and secure environment in Delhi which is hosting the Games one year from now. The minister was speaking at the conference of security liason officers of Commonwealth countries and representatives of Commonwealth Games Associations (CGAs), begun in New Delhi on Wednesday. Union home secretary G K Pillai and chairman of the organizing committee of Commonwealth Games 2010, Suresh Kalmadi also addressed 76 delegates from 26 participating countries. Mr Maken in his remarks said that the ministry of home affairs (MHA) was fully geared up to make these games free from any security related incidents. The minister said that several task specific and inter-ministerial committees were constituted and their progress was reviewed at different levels, to bring together all concerned agencies for speedy coordination and implementation.

A special drive by global metal company Vedanta to hire Ex-Army officers

Vedanta Resources Plc, a London listed FTSE 100 diversified metal and mining group, has begun a special drive to appoint what it said “high caliber ex-Armed forces commissioned officers” for their projects in the states of Rajasthan, Orissa, Chhattisgarh, Goa and Tamil Nadu. The positions will be at the level of Vice presidents, General Managers and Managers. If you feel you are the right candidate, you can visit their website or check out the major newspapers where they have placed advertisements.

Action & Appointments a) Ranjan Chatterjee, a 1976 batch Assam cadre IAS has been appointed as a consultant in the Planning Commission in the pay of additional secretary for a period of three years or until furthers. b) The tenure of Ashok Kumar, a 1982 batch Tamil Nadu cadre IPS as Joint Director in the CBI has been extended for a period of two years till May 5, 2011. c) Anil Kumar, a 1973 batch UP cadre IAS and secretary of the ministry of women and child development will hold additional charge of the post of secretary of the ministry of social justice and empowerment during the period of leave of K M Acharya, a 1974 batch MP cadre IAS from 19th September, 2009 to 28 September, 2009. d) Ashish Bahuguna, a 1978 batch Rajasthan cadre IAS, presently in the cadre, has been appointed as additional secretary in the department of agriculture and cooperation in the ministry of agriculture. e) A K Mangotra, a 1978 batch Manipur-Tripura cadre IAS, presently in the cadre, has been appointed as additional secretary and financial adviser in the department of food and public distribution in the ministry of consumer affairs. f) Vivek Katju, a 1975 batch IFS has been appointed as secretary (west) in the headquarters of the ministry of external affairs in place of Nalin Surie, IFS. g) The deputation tenure of Kishore Jha, a 1982 batch Manipur-Tripura cadre IPS as joint secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat has been extended. h) Dr Rajesh Kumar, a 1988 batch Manipur-Tripura cadre IAS has been appointed as Executive Director (IT) in the Food Corporation of India (Joint Secretary level) for a period up to January 1, 2013 or until further orders.

Govt may constitute a high-level committee to recommend changes in Indian civil servants’ training modules

A MAJOR change of the current training programme for Indian civil servants could be a reality soon. The government may form a committee under a secretary or an additional secretary level official to recommend a new set of training modules which are more relevance in today’s context, friends of babu blogger said. In fact, a section of content of the current training modules is said to have become outdated which needs to be replaced by new content which are of more relevance today. Also, the government may look into the dynamic process adopted by other countries in constantly updating the course. An official also told babu blogger that the new package of training may emphasize a lot not just on training at the entry level, but mid-career courses as well. For the beginners, LBS National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie is the main training academy catering mostly to the IAS officers, whereas Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy is meant for Indian Police Service (IPS) officers. The other services of civil servants in India have separate training academies too.

Home minister asks top cops to speak up against arbitrary transfers The Union home minister P Chidambaram asked the country’s top cops to speak up against random transfer. While inaugurating a conference of DGPs/IGPs in New Delhi on Monday, he said that it was a matter of deep regret that many police officers were reduced to “a football, to be kicked here and there, from one post to another, without regard to the damage done to the job as well as the officer”. He further asked senior police officers to speak up against arbitrary postings. “Why do you remain silent when arbitrary postings and transfers are made by the state government? Is it not your duty, as the head of the state police, to raise your voice not only on behalf of your officers but also on behalf of the people that you are duty bound to protect? As one famous Judge said, ‘When there is a duty to speak, silence is culpable’.” he said. Read, "MHA officials in jitters as P Chidambaram writes long comments on performance appraisal reports" posted on June 1, 2009. Also read, "MHA directive! Don’t be late in office or go early; your entry and exit are registered biometrically" posted on September 2, 2009

Action & Appointments a) Tenure of Ashok Kumar, a 1982 batch Tamil Nadu cadre IPS as Joint Director in the CBI has been extended for a period of two years. b) Ranjan Chatterjee, a 1976 batch Assam cadre IAS has been appointed as a consultant in the Planning Commission in the pay of additional secretary for a period of three years. c) Ms Rajwant Sandhu, a 1975 batch Himachal Pradesh cadre IAS, presently special secretary in the ministry of Panchayati Raj has been appointed as secretary, department of drinking water supply in the ministry of rural development in the vacancy of Shantanu Consul, who has become DoPT secretary.