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Former Finance Secretary and retired IAS officer Rajeev Kumar new Election Commissioner.

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Former Finance Secretary and retired IAS officer Rajeev Kumar took over as the new Election Commissioner (EC) Tuesday.

Rajeev Kumar , a 1984-batch Jharkhand Cadre retired IAS, has replaced Ashok Lavasa who resigned from the post earlier this month to join as the vice president of Asian Development Bank.

His premature exit — a second in the Election Commission’s history — puts his colleague Sushil Chandra next in the line of succession.

Rajeev Kumar , who retired as the Finance Secretary on April 29 this year, was appointed as Chairman of Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) for a period of three years. He has more than 30 years of experience in public policy and administration in several sectors. A 1984 batch IAS officer of the Jharkhand cadre, Rajeev Kumar holds BSc and LLB degrees, along with Masters in Public Policy and Sustainability.

“He has keen commitment to use of technology applications and to bring about amendments in extant policy regime towards greater transparency, deliver of services to citizens directly, eliminating intermediaries,” EC’s press statement reads.

As Chief Election Commissioner, Rajeev Kumar is expected to oversee the next general election in 2024.

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Cheers and Cheers: Barzilla’s Joyful Ode to Inclusivity and Celebration

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The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.

Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.

 

The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.

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