Sujata Chaturvedi takes charge as new sports secretary

Chaturvedi, who was appointed to the post last month, is a 1989 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre. Mittal got his superannuation on September 30.

New Delhi: Seasoned bureaucrat Sujata Chaturvedi on Friday took charge as the new sports secretary from the outgoing Ravi Mittal.

Chaturvedi, who was appointed to the post last month, is a 1989 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre.

Mittal got his superannuation on September 30.

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Chaturvedi has previously served as an additional secretary, department of personnel and training (DoPT).

Mittal held the post since April last year and during his tenure, India recorded its best-ever performances in both Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

"@IndiaSports extends a hearty welcome to Smt. Sujata Chaturvedi, IAS, Secretary , Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports," the sports ministry wrote on its Twitter handle.

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The Sports Authority of India (SAI) also welcomed Chaturvedi.

"SAI extends a warm welcome to Smt Sujata Chaturvedi, IAS, Secretary (Sports), Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports," SAI tweeted.

PTI