Rajiv Gauba

Govt relaxes rules to give one-yr extension to Cabinet Secretary Gauba

The Centre on Thursday relaxed key rules to give a one-year extension to Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba beyond August 30, 2023, according to a Personnel Ministry order. With the completion of this third extension, he will become the longest serving cabinet secretary of the country. Till now, B D Pande had been the longest serving cabinet secretary from November 2, 1972, to March 31, 1977. Gauba, a former Union home secretary, was in 2019 appointed to the country's top bureaucratic post for two years. He was given one-year extensions in 2021 and then in August last year. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved extension in service to Gauba, a 1982-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Jharkhand cadre, for a further period of one year beyond 30.08.2023, in relaxation of AIS or All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits or DCRB) Rules, 1958 and and Rule 56 (d) of the Fundamental Rules, it said. The rules allow the central government to gi

Cabinet secretary Rajiv Gauba reviews status of projects' implementation

The objective of the 'Chintan Shivir' was to share insights and learnings on successful implementation of projects and schemes

Rajiv Gandhi laid foundation of young India, says IYC chief Srinivas

Former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi laid the foundation of young India and brought the rights and power to the doorstep of the villages through Panchayati Raj , Indian Youth Congress (IYC) president Srinivas B V said on Sunday. Paying tributes to Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary, Srinivas said while Mahatma Gandhi dreamt of strengthening the villages during the freedom struggle, the former prime minister fulfilled that dream. "Rajiv Gandhi laid the foundation of young India and brought the rights and power to the doorstep of the villages through Panchayati Raj in the country," Srinivas said. "There are some great men who become immortal after giving up their lives, Rajiv Gandhi is one of them. His contribution in nation building is unforgettable," he said. The Indian Youth Congress organised a blood donation camp here on Sunday.

Cabinet pulls up infra ministries to expedite port connectivity projects

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba also asked the ministries to finalise a comprehensive action plan in coordination with DPIIT and integrate it with PM Gati-Shakti framework by Aug 15

Govt to finalise Pawan Hans sale Saturday, JSW among bidders: Report

The asset sale plan will help bridge the budget gap and meet spending targets as the economy faces fresh headwinds from the geopolitical tensions

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba's term gets extension of one year by govt

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba has been given one-year extension by the government, according to a Ministry of Personnel order

Cabinet secretary Rajiv Gauba to check progress of PLI schemes this week

The scheme also aims at making domestic manufacturing globally competitive, create jobs, and boost exports.

Ramp up infra, make all efforts to lift oxygen, Cabinet Secy to Delhi govt

Asks Delhi govt to set up dedicated helpline, make info on beds, drugs and other facilities available on websites

CBDT asks govt to tell PSUs to opt for 'Vivad se Vishwas' scheme

So far, no PSU has shown interest in the scheme

Govt depts again asked to implement Cabinet panel decisions within deadline

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba said the progress report should also be reported regularly on the eSamiksha portal of the government

Newsmaker: Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba, at home with economy and security

As Union home secretary he will be handling internal security, militancy in J&K and the Northeast

1982 batch IAS officer Rajiv Gauba takes charge as Union Home Secretary

Prior to this, Gauba was Secretary in the Urban Development Ministry

Secretary-level bureaucratic reshuffle: Rajiv Gauba next Home Secretary

Gauba, a 1982 batch IAS officer of Jharkhand cadre, will take over as the Officer on Special Duty