Babus, mantris & buzz: Will exodus from Shiv Sena UBT end as worker enthusiasm returns?

Will a few Union Ministers go to Party Organisation?

Rumours are rife that a few Union Ministers will be used in the Party Organisation at the national and state levels. This is likely only in August.

BJP set to get new Chief within a week

As per indications the BJP is set to get a new president in a week. Half a dozen names, including two women, are in circulation.

Will exodus from Shiv Sena UBT end as worker enthusiasm returns?

The wave of defections from Shiv Sena (UBT) appears to be slowing, as enthusiasm returns with the unity of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray over Marathi identity. Disillusioned workers, once active during the MVA regime, are being re-engaged with new responsibilities. The party is actively reorganizing, and senior leaders who were planning to switch to the Shinde faction are reconsidering. This renewed momentum suggests that the earlier exodus may now come to a halt.

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IAS Anshul Gupta’s Mission Malnutrition revolutionises Nutrition governance in Vidisha, MP

IAS Anshul Gupta is a 2016 batch officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre and is currently posted as the Collector of Vidisha, MP. Known for his focus and grit, Gupta is scripting a silent revolution in nutrition governance in Vidisha. Under Gupta’s leadership, Vidisha has launched an innovative, people-driven initiative- Mission Malnutrition: Vidisha’s ‘Poshan Sanjeevani’ to eradicate malnutrition. The challenge was massive—widespread Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), low maternal awareness, and infrastructural gaps. But what followed was a mission-mode response. The district administration launched “Poshan Sanjeevani Abhiyan”, a flagship campaign that went beyond schemes and statistics. It became a people’s movement. This Initiative Emerges as a National Model in a state where malnutrition among under-five children has long posed a grave public health crisis.

The Strategy: Community, Convergence, Compassion: The core strength of Poshan Sanjeevani lies in its clear philosophy, nutrition is not just a health issue, but a societal one.The campaign's strength came from inter-departmental collaboration and grassroots engagement.“Departments of Health, Women and Child Development (WCD), Panchayati Raj, and civil society groups worked in seamless coordination to implement a multi-pronged strategy,” he quoted

· Strengthening Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres (NRCs)

Five NRCs across block headquarters were upgraded into modern “Poshan Kendras”, offering round-the-clock pediatric care, nutritional monitoring, and personalized treatment. Children admitted to these centers now receive focused attention from medical interventions to emotional support.

· Poshan Kits: A Community-Backed Solution: To overcome resource gaps,the administration tapped into community donations, SHG efforts, and CSR funding to create Poshan Kits containing hygiene items, steel utensils and locally sourced nutritious food.“This strategy not only bridged resource gaps but also built a strong emotional stake among community members,” he explained.

· Behaviour Change as the Cornerstone: Recognizing that nutrition is not just about feeding, the campaign emphasized maternal education, proper breastfeeding practices, hand hygiene, dietary diversity and continuous counselling.“Peer educator - Trained mothers and anganwadi workers,handheld families through the recovery process,” he explained.

· Data-Driven Action

Monthly reviews,digital dashboards,MIS tracking and field visits by pediatricians and nutritionists ensured real-time monitoring and accountability.This data-backed model allowed for swift course corrections and consistent quality across intervention points.

From strengthening health systems to transforming mindsets, IAS Anshul Gupta is bringing a new ray of hope in Vidisha, MP.

About one dozen IPS officers of 1994 batch IPS to be empanelled?

Informed sources said that around one dozen IPS officers belonging to 1994 batch IPS are to be empanelled to the rank of DG in the Government of India this month.

CS, Maharashtra Rajesh Kumar Meena joins elite club

Rajesh Kumar Meena, the newly appointed Chief Secretary of Maharashtra has joined the elite club of IAS officers, who are holding the post of Chief Secretaries and are native of Rajasthan. With this elevation, Meena becomes one of the few officers from this state to ascend to such a prestigious position. Amrit Lal Meena, also from Rajasthan, currently serves as the Chief Secretary of Bihar while Khilli Ram Meena holds the same position in Mizoram. Additionally, Shiv Das Meena has served as the Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu.

Virender Kumar Gupta appointed as Member (FS), Postal Services Board

Virender Kumar Gupta has been appointed as Member (Financial Services), Postal Services Board. He is a 1989 batch IPoS officer.

Dr Alok Badkul in race for Director (Mkt), IOCL

Dr Alok Badkul, ED, CONCOR, is in the race for the post of Director (Marketing), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).

Mohan Lal Kumawat in race for Director (Fin), NHPC Ltd

Mohan Lal Kumawat, ED, REC Limited, is in the race for the post of Director (Finance), NHPC Limited.

Sanjeev Gupta in race for Director (Fin), NHPC Ltd

Sanjeev Gupta, ED, DFCCIL, is in the race for the post of Director (Finance), NHPC Limited.

Seven IES officers of 2007 batch granted NFU to SAG

As many as seven officers of the 2007 batch belonging to Indian Economic Service have been granted Non-Functional Upgradation to Senior Administrative Grade (SAG). They are: Ms Chandrani Gupta, Ms Bhumika Verma, Ms Swayamprava Pani, Prasanth C, Mukesh Kumar, Ms Urmila and Praveen Kumar.

Post of Vijay Kumar Siddappa Bhavikatti upgraded to Director level

The post of Vijay Kumar Siddappa Bhavikatti as DCO/DCR, Karnataka has been upgraded to Director level. He is a 2011 batch IAS officer of Haryana cadre.

Two IPS officers shifted in Maharashtra

Niket Kaushik has been appointed as Police Commissioner, Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar and Madhukar Pande was made Additional DG, Administration in Maharashtra.

Vipan Singh designated as Head Audit, Union Bank

Vipan Singh, General Manager (Empaneled Chief General Manager [CGM]) of the Bank has been designated as the Head - Audit & Inspection Vertical of Union Bank of India.

10 members of SCS of UP promoted as IAS

Ten members of the State Civil Service (SCS) of Uttar Pradesh (UP) have been promoted as IAS against the Select List of 2023 and awarded UP cadre. Those promoted include: Vidhan Jaiswal, Bhanu Pratap Yadav, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Balram Singh, Shailendra Kumar Bhatia, Devi Prasad Pal, Anju Lata, Jay Nath Yadav, Gulab Chandra and Ram Suresh Verma.

2 IPS officers get new postings in Maharashtra

Two IPS officers have been given new assignments in Maharashtra. Niket Kaushik has been appointed as Police Commissioner, Mira-Bhayandar-Vasai-Virar and Madhukar Pandey will take over as ADGP (Administration), Mumbai.

Members of SCS of UP promoted as IAS against SL of 2024

Twelve members of the State Civil Service (SCS) of Uttar Pradesh (UP) have been promoted as IAS against the Select List of 2024 and awarded UP cadre. The promoted officers are: Ran Vijai Singh; Dayanand Prasad; Vinod Kumar Gour; Sachin Kumar Singh; Vivek Kumar Srivastava; Basant Agrawal; Vandita Srivastava; Mahendra Kumar Singh; Vinay Kumar Singh; Rajesh Kumar; Yogendra Kumar and Mrs Neelam.

22 SAG level IPoS officers assigned addl charge

As many as 22 Senior Administrative Grade (SAG) level officers of Indian Postal Service (IPoS) have been assigned additional charge. PMG, Dibrugarh Region will hold additional charge of CPMG, Assam Circle, while PMG, Jammu Region has been given addl charge of CPMG, J&K Circle and PMG, HQ Region Bengaluru will also handle charge of CPMG, Karnataka Circle. Similarly, PMG (Mails & BD) Mumbai was assigned concurrent charge of CPMG, Maharashtra Circle; PMG, Goa Region of CMG, Maharashtra Circle; PMG, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar of CPMG, Maharashtra Circle; PMG, Mumbai Region of CPMG, Maharashtra Circle; PMG, Punjab West Region, Chandigarh of CPMG, Punjab Circle; PMG, Berhampur Region of CPMG, Odisha Circle; PMG, Sambalpur Region of CPMG, Odisha Circle; PMG, Kolkata Region of CPMG, West Bengal Circle; PMG, Pune Region of PMG, Navi Mumbai Region; PMG, Rajkot Region of PMG, South Gujarat Region, Vadodara; PMG, NE Region, Kozhikode (Calicut) of PMG, Central Region, Kochi; PMG, NE-II, Dimapur of PMG, NE-I Region, Agartala/Aizawl; PMG (Mails & BD), Chennai of PMG, Chennai City Region; PMG, Western Region, Jodhpur of PMG, Southern Region, Ajmer; PMG, Madurai Region of PMG, Central Region. Trichy; PMG, Agra Region of PMG, Bareilly Region; PMG, Kanpur Region of PMG (Mails & BD), Lucknow; PMG, Andaman & Nicobar Region of PMG, South Bengal Region and PMG, Sikkim Region has been given an additional charge of PMG, North Bengal Region, Siliguri.

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