Senior Bureaucrat Vandita Kaul Appointed as Secretary, Department of Posts

In a significant development, Senior Bureaucrat Vandita Kaul, a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in financial services and banking, has been appointed as the Secretary of the Department of Posts. Kaul, a 1989-batch Indian Postal Service officer, currently serves as Member (Banking & Direct Benefit Transfer) of the Postal Services Board. She will succeed Vineet Pandey upon his superannuation.

Key Points

Appointment Approval

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has greenlit Vandita Kaul’s appointment as Secretary, Department of Posts.

Professional Background

With a background in financial services, Kaul has previously held the position of Additional Secretary in the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance.

Board Memberships

Kaul’s expertise extends to her roles as a government nominee on the boards of public sector banks like Bank of India, financial services institutions such as New India Assurance, and regulatory bodies like Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).

Piyush Shukla

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