Who has been appointed as the Secretary of Ministry of Steel in January 2022?

The correct answer is Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Key Points

• Sanjay Kumar Singh assumed charge as the Secretary of the Ministry of Steel in New Delhi.
• He was holding the post of Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG).
• He succeeds Shri P.K. Tripathi, Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training(DoPT).
• Mr Tripathi was holding the additional charge of Secretary Steel.

Additional Information

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