Current Affairs - Persons - Discussion

Niraj Verma, a 1994-batch Indian Administrative Service officer, has been entrusted with the additional charge of Secretary in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. The decision was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. Verma is currently serving as Secretary in the Department of Justice under the Ministry of Law and Justice, reflecting his senior administrative experience. He will hold this additional responsibility from January 3 to January 29, 2026, during the leave period of the regular Secretary, Nikunja Bihari Dhal, ensuring continuity in parliamentary coordination and legislative work.