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Who has been appointed as secretary in the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), under Jal Shakti Ministry in January 2022?

Who has been appointed as secretary in the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), under Jal Shakti Ministry in January 2022? Correct Answer Vini Mahajan

The correct answer is Vini Mahajan.

Key Points

  • Vini Mahajan, IAS officer assumed the charge of Secretary in the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation.
  • Prior to this, she was serving as Punjab Chief Secretary from 26th June 2020.
  • Ms Mahajan served as Joint Secretary to the Prime Minister of India from 2007-2012, and earlier in 2004-05 as Director in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance.

Additional Information

  • Important Current Affairs related to Appointment in 2021:
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