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News18•14-10-2026, 17:30
Sh. Cheedhara Srinivas Appointed Secretary of Viksit Bharat Abhiyan
  • •Sh. Cheedhara Srinivas has been officially appointed as the Secretary of Viksit Bharat Abhiyan to drive national development initiatives.
  • •His role focuses on developing strategic frameworks, policy formulation, and strengthening coordination across central and state-level institutions.
  • •Key priorities include ensuring the benefits of schemes reach marginalized communities, encouraging youth participation, and promoting technological innovation.
  • •Dr. Santosh Rai and Ms. Shiva Tyagi congratulated him, emphasizing the importance of coordinated leadership for the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision.

Key Questions Answered

As Secretary, Sh. Cheedhara Srinivas will develop strategic frameworks, oversee initiative implementation, and strengthen cross-sector coordination. He will focus on policy formulation, central-state institutional cooperation, and ensuring development benefits reach every citizen.

The initiative aims to transform India into a developed, prosperous, and self-reliant nation by the centenary of its independence in 2047. Its broad objectives include sustainable economic growth, modern infrastructure, technological empowerment, and inclusive governance.

Dr. Santosh Rai, Chief Patron of Viksit Bharat Abhiyan, and Ms. Shiva Tyagi, Chief Executive Officer of the initiative, warmly congratulated him on his new role. They wished him a successful tenure and expressed hope that his leadership would advance the campaign's objectives.