IAS officer Vikas Sheel appointed Executive Director, Asian Development Bank
India has appointed seven skilled civil servants to key positions abroad, demonstrating the country’s global participation. Mainly Senior IAS officer Vikas Sheel is new Executive Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Manila. This is emphasizing India’s commitment to international development.
Vikas Sheel’s New Role at ADB as Executive Director
Vikas is an officer from the 1994 batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). Vikas Sheel, now holds the position of Executive Director at ADB. Bringing invaluable experience from his current role as Secretary and Mission Director of the Jal Jeevan Mission, he contributes significantly to representing India at this prestigious institution.
Other Indian Appointments as ADB
Smita Sarangi Appointed as Executive Director’s Advisor at ADB: Smita Sarangi has been appointed as the Advisor to the Executive Director at ADB in Manila, Philippines. Her expertise in crucial development initiatives will play a vital role in India’s collaboration with ADB in promoting significant projects.
Kalyan Revala’s Role in Beijing Kalyan Revala, a senior bureaucrat, serves as the Economic Advisor at the Indian Embassy in Beijing. This appointment underscores India’s commitment to aligning diplomatic and economic interests in China.
Senthil Pandian C.’s New Role in Geneva Senthil Pandian C., an IAS officer from the 2002 batch, is now the Ambassador/Permanent Representative of India to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva. This step actively showcases India’s commitment to participating in global trade discussions.
M. Balaji’s Role in Brussels M. Balaji, an IAS officer from the 2005 batch, has been appointed as the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Embassy in Brussels. This appointment aims to strengthen India’s political relations with the European Union.
Parveen Kumar’s Role at IMF Parveen Kumar, an officer from the 2004 batch of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), now serves as the Advisor to the Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington D.C., USA. This appointment highlights India’s active involvement in international financial institutions.
Tanu Singh’s Diplomatic Role in WTO, Geneva Tanu Singh, an officer from the 2012 batch of the Indian Trade Service, has been appointed as the First Secretary at India’s Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva. In this capacity, she represents India’s interests in international trade negotiations.
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