Who is Mandeep K Bhandari? New CBSE chairman’s education, career and background
Mandeep K. Bhandari, a senior IAS officer with a medical background, has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). He brings over two decades of administrative experience to the role as the board manages national examinations and curriculum standards.
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The appointment of a new CBSE head is significant for India's education sector, as the board oversees the academic administration for millions of students.
Mandeep K Bhandari, a 2001-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the AGMUT cadre, has been appointed the new chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). His appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) and notified by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on September 25.Bhandari will take charge of the school education board at a time when CBSE is handling examinations, curriculum-related matters and academic administration for affiliated schools across India and abroad.Who is Mandeep K Bhandari?Mandeep K Bhandari is a senior IAS officer belonging to the AGMUT cadre, which covers Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram and the Union Territories.
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