Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Pradeep Singh Kharola, a 1985-batch IAS officer and former Civil Aviation Secretary, was appointed as the Executive Advisor to Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran. He was also inducted as a full member of the airline's management committee. His appointment is intended to support the leadership transition as CEO Campbell Wilson prepares to step down. Kharola played a significant role in the privatisation of Air India during his tenure as Civil Aviation Secretary and has previously served as the Chairman of Air India, bringing extensive administrative and aviation sector experience to the organisation.