Sivaprasad S has been appointed as Director in the Department of Defence. A 2009 batch officer from the Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) (IRS-C&IT), he brings extensive experience in financial and administrative matters related to defence operations.
Meanwhile, Ms. Pallavi Prashant Holkar has been appointed as Director in the Ministry of Culture. A 2011 batch officer from the Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IA&AS), she is expected to contribute significantly to the cultural and heritage initiatives of the government.