By NSB.News
Nivedita Shukla Verma (IAS: 1991: UP), Secretary, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, has been entrusted with the additional charge of the post of Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare. She will hold this additional responsibility till 21 December 2025, during the period of absence on leave of Punya Salila Srivastava (IAS: 1993: AGMUT). The arrangement has been made to ensure continuity in the functioning of the Department of Health and Family Welfare during the incumbent secretary’s leave.