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Vinod Bahade appointed as Deputy Secretary in Steel ministry

Dr. Bahade is an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer of 2007-batch and has served at various important positions in India as well as abroad

The appointments committee of the cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Dr. Vinod J Bahade as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Steel. According to an order from the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), Bahade has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in Steel Ministry for a period of three years from the date of taking over charge of the post or till further orders, whichever is earlier.

Dr. Bahade is an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer of 2007-batch. He has served at various important positions in India as well as abroad.

Vinod J Bahade

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