The Indian government has made key appointments within its security forces, with a focus on strengthening the National Security Guard (NSG). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Senior IPS officer B Srinivasan as the new Director General of the NSG. Srinivasan, a 1992 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Bihar cadre, will take charge of the NSG from the date of joining the post until his superannuation on August 31, 2027. This follows the recent decision to cut short the tenure of Nalin Prabhat, the previous NSG Director General. Prabhat has been appointed as the Special Director General of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, with immediate effect. He is set to assume the role of the force’s chief following the retirement of R R Swain on September 30. Prabhat has a distinguished career marked by multiple accolades, including three Police Gallantry Medals and the Parakram Padak. He has extensive experience in counter-insurgency operations, having led the Greyhounds, a specialized anti-Naxal unit, in Andhra Pradesh. Following Prabhat’s appointment, CRPF Director General Anish Dayal Singh was given the “additional” charge of the NSG.
The NSG is also expanding its reach across the country. New units are being established in Ayodhya, Pathankot, and Kerala. These units are expected to be operational by the end of this year. The objective is to enhance local police and other CAPF units’ capabilities and reduce response times in the event of any crisis. The Ayodhya unit is anticipated to be operational within the next few months, followed by the other two units. This strategic expansion reflects the government’s commitment to bolstering national security and ensuring a rapid response to potential threats.
In recent weeks, the ACC has also cleared several high-profile bureaucratic appointments in various ministries. Govind Mohan will succeed Ajay Kumar Bhalla as the new Union Home Secretary, while Finance Secretary T V Somanathan has been named as the new Cabinet Secretary. These appointments signify a shift in leadership within key government positions, impacting policy decisions and administrative functions.
