Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Shri Chanchal Kumar has been appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, assuming charge on April 1, 2026. A 1992-batch IAS officer from the Bihar cadre, he has held several important positions in both central and state governments. His prior roles include serving as Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, as well as Managing Director of NHIDCL. In Bihar, he has worked closely with the Chief Minister in key administrative roles. His vast experience is expected to contribute significantly to policy implementation and governance in the ministry.