Vikas Swarup appointed Secretary of Overseas Indian Affairs from August 1

Swarup, a 1986-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service, is at present India's High Commissioner in Ottawa

Vikas Swarup appointed as Secretary (CPV & OIA) in the Ministry of External Affairs. Photo: ANI

1 min read Last Updated : Jul 12 2019 | 11:22 AM IST

Senior diplomat Vikas Swarup has been appointed as Secretary, Overseas Indian Affairs, according to an order issued by the Personnel Ministry on Friday.

Swarup, a 1986-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service, is at present India's High Commissioner in Ottawa.

He has been appointed as the Secretary, (consular, passport, visa and Overseas Indian affairs) in the External Affairs Ministry with effect from August 1, 2019, the order said.

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