KAP Sinha Appointed as New Chief Secretary of Punjab.

Appointment | Dated: 28 Oct 2024

The government of Punjab has appointed KAP Sinha, a 1992-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, as the chief secretary of Punjab, replacing Anurag Verma. He becomes the 43rd chief secretary of Punjab.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - KAP Sinha will also hold additional charges as principal secretary of personnel, vigilance, and general administration.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Prior to this role, KAP Sinha served as special chief secretary in the departments of revenue, rehabilitation and disaster management; agriculture and farmer welfare; horticulture; and soil and water conservation.
  • (ii) Anurag Verma, a 1993-batch IAS officer, served as the chief secretary of Punjab since 26th June 2023. He will now assume the roles previously held by KAP Sinha.

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Who was recently appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Punjab?

Correct Answer: KAP Sinha

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About Punjab

  • Chief minister: Bhagwant Mann
  • Governor: Gulab Chand Kataria