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Dr. Rajesh Kumar Takes Charge as Additional Chief Secretary of Environment Department

Dr. Rajesh Kumar, senior IPS officer and former member secretary of Pollution Control Board, vows to prioritize clean air initiatives and manage sensitive environmental areas.

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Dr. Rajesh Kumar, senior IPS officer

By A Staff Reporter

Upon assuming the role of additional chief secretary of the environment department, Dr. Rajesh Kumar expressed a commitment to improving air quality. Known for his tenure as member secretary of the Pollution Control Board (PCB), Kumar has garnered praise for implementing significant reforms within the organization.

"Promise of clean air is paramount," stated Kumar, outlining his priorities. Sources within the environment department highlighted Kumar's new responsibilities, including the management of sensitive areas such as the coastline and wetlands.

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