G. Venkataraman is new Director of Fire and Rescue Services
The Tamil Nadu government has appointed G. Venkataraman as the new Director of Fire and Rescue Services, replacing the retired Seema Agarwal. Additionally, IAS officer Kakarla Usha has been named the new Additional Chief Secretary for Public and Rehabilitation.
Why it matters
Administrative reshuffles in state government departments are critical for maintaining operational continuity and policy implementation in public safety and civil administration.
The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday transferred G. Venkataraman, Director-General of Police (DGP)/former Head of Police Force (in-charge), who is currently the DGP, Civil Supplies CID, Chennai, and posted him as DGP/Director Fire and Rescue Services. He will replace Seema Agarwal, who retired on June 30. The State government also posted IAS officer Kakarla Usha as Additional Chief Secretary, Public and Rehabilitation. She will be replacing G. Laxmi Priya, who is currently Secretary II to the Chief Minister and was holding additional charge as Secretary Public and Rehabilitation.
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