Rajesh Verma assume charge as CAQM chairperson

Rajesh Verma has been appointed as a chairperson of the commission for air quality management in National capital region and adjoining areas (CAQM). Rajesh Verma, a 1987 batch IAS officer from Odisha cadre, took the charge as a Chairperson of the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas (CAQM).

Previous Chairperson of CAQM?

Dr. M M Kutty successfully completed a 3 year tenure at the office and now Mr. Rajesh Verma succeeds him.

Experience Of Rajesh Verma

  • Served as a secretary to honorable President Of India Mrs. Droupadi Murmu.
  • He also worked in different ministries in the central government like the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer welfare, and the Ministry of Power.
  • Also worked with the state government of Odisha, New Delhi in the field of education, mines, energy sector and industrial sector.

What Is CAQM?

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) was established as a statutory body by the government in August 2021 as an overarching body to carry out air quality management in Delhi NCR.

 

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